Ballina Byron Gateway Airport · BNK
Ballina Airport flights & transfers
Today’s live arrivals and departures for Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) — the closest airport to Byron Bay — with a pre-arranged, flight-tracked transfer ready the moment you land. Check your flight below, then book your pickup: we watch your flight by radar and your driver is waiting when you walk out.
Updated 2026-07-12 22:16 (local airport time). Refresh for the latest.
Arrivals
JQ 456Jetstar
QF 2037QantasEarlier arrivals — landed over an hour ago (5)
JQ 458Jetstar
VA 1139Virgin AustraliaJQ 464JetstarQF 2035QantasJQ 460Jetstar| Flight | From | Scheduled | Estimated | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ 456 Jetstar | Sydney (SYD) | 08:20 | 08:11 | ArrivedEarly 9m | Book pickup · 08:30 |
| QF 2037 Qantas | Sydney (SYD) | 20:10 | 21:25 | ArrivedDelayed 75m | Book pickup · 21:40 |
| JQ 458 Jetstar | Sydney (SYD) | 12:05 | 11:58 | ArrivedEarly 7m | |
| VA 1139 Virgin Australia | Sydney (SYD) | 12:05 | 12:13 | ArrivedDelayed 8m | |
| JQ 464 Jetstar | Melbourne (MEL) | 15:25 | 15:46 | ArrivedDelayed 21m | |
| QF 2035 Qantas | Sydney (SYD) | 15:30 | 15:34 | ArrivedDelayed 4m | |
| JQ 460 Jetstar | Sydney (SYD) | 16:10 | 16:04 | ArrivedEarly 6m | |
Departures
JQ 457JetstarEarlier departures — over an hour ago (5)
JQ 459JetstarVA 1140Virgin AustraliaQF 2036QantasJQ 465JetstarJQ 461Jetstar| Flight | To | Scheduled | Estimated | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ 457 Jetstar | Sydney (SYD) | 08:55 | 08:58 | Departed | Book transfer |
| JQ 459 Jetstar | Sydney (SYD) | 12:40 | 12:43 | Departed | |
| VA 1140 Virgin Australia | Sydney (SYD) | 12:45 | 13:05 | DepartedDelayed 20m | |
| QF 2036 Qantas | Sydney (SYD) | 15:55 | 16:12 | DepartedDelayed 17m | |
| JQ 465 Jetstar | Melbourne (MEL) | 16:05 | 16:36 | DepartedDelayed 31m | |
| JQ 461 Jetstar | Sydney (SYD) | 16:55 | 16:49 | DepartedEarly 6m | |
No flights match that search — try a flight number like “JQ 438”.
Flight times are indicative and may change — always confirm with your airline.
Flight data by AeroDataBox
Why book your BNK transfer with BYRO
- Flight-tracked pickups. We follow your flight by radar and your free waiting time starts the moment the aircraft lands — 20 minutes for a domestic terminal — so a late flight never costs you the ride.
- Fixed fares, GST included. The price you see when you book is the price you pay — no meters, no surge, no card surcharge at checkout.
- Professional local drivers. A properly-maintained fleet and drivers who know every road from Ballina to Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Bangalow and across the Northern Rivers.
- Pre-arranged, not a rank. Book ahead and your car is confirmed — no queue, no waiting for a cab that may not come.
Ballina Airport transfers — common questions
How far is Ballina Airport from Byron Bay?
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is about a 30-minute drive from Byron Bay town centre — the nearest airport to Byron and the most direct arrival point for the region.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Nothing changes for you. We track your flight by radar and your complimentary waiting time begins when the plane touches down, regardless of the delay — your driver is there when you are.
Which airlines fly into Ballina (BNK)?
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is served by domestic carriers including Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas, with direct flights to Sydney and Melbourne. See today’s live board above for exact times.
BYRO is a trading name of PICKU AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (ABN 38 670 095 511), an authorised NSW Booking Service Provider (BSP-439152).