Paddington & Petrie Terrace to
Brisbane Airport

Private transfers between Paddington & Petrie Terrace and Brisbane Airport

Paddington and Petrie Terrace occupy a ridge above Brisbane's inner west, 20 km from Brisbane Domestic Airport via the Inner City Bypass and Airport Link Tunnel. The Given Terrace café strip, Caxton Street entertainment precinct and proximity to Suncorp Stadium give these suburbs a strong sense of local identity — and a regular flow of travellers heading to and from Brisbane Airport.

Airport Shuttle Services — part of the Waggie Group, established 1979 — provides private chauffeur transfers between Paddington & Petrie Terrace and both Brisbane Airport terminals: the Domestic Terminal and the International Terminal (Brisbane International). One fixed fare covers either terminal.

What's included in every transfer

• Door-to-door service — your driver comes to your Paddington & Petrie Terrace address and takes you directly to your terminal, or collects you at arrivals and delivers you home
• Meet and greet — for arrivals, your driver waits at the arrivals hall with a name board so you don't have to navigate pickup zones with luggage
• Real-time flight tracking — your driver monitors your flight and adjusts automatically for any delays
• Mercedes-Benz fleet — premium vehicles maintained to silver service standard
• Luggage assistance — your driver handles your bags
• Fixed flat rate — the price quoted is the price charged, regardless of traffic conditions or time of day
• No surge pricing — unlike rideshare, the fare never increases at peak hours or during high-demand periods
• Child restraints — infant capsule, convertible seat and booster supplied free on request

Getting to Brisbane Airport from Paddington & Petrie Terrace

The fastest route from Paddington & Petrie Terrace to Brisbane Airport is typically via the motorway network. Your driver selects the most efficient route based on current conditions, with the goal of getting you to your terminal with time to spare. Off-peak, the transfer takes approximately 30 minutes. During morning peak hour (7–9am weekdays) or Friday afternoon, allow 50 minutes.

We recommend booking at least 48 hours in advance for weekday morning departures from Paddington. Same-day bookings are accepted subject to vehicle availability — call 0448 588 156 directly for urgent requests.

Arriving at Brisbane Airport — Paddington & Petrie Terrace transfer

From Brisbane Airport, your driver takes the Gateway Motorway and Inner City Bypass directly to Given Terrace or Caxton Street — a route that avoids the CBD bottleneck for most of the journey. Off-peak, the run to Paddington takes around 30 minutes. Midweek morning peak adds 15–20 minutes.

Brisbane Airport has two main terminals: the Domestic Terminal (T1/T2) and the International Terminal. They are connected by the Airtrain (5 minutes, $5) and a free Skygate shuttle bus. When booking, confirm which terminal your flight departs from or arrives at — your driver will be at the correct terminal.

About Paddington & Petrie Terrace

Paddington & Petrie Terrace is a inner-west ridge of Queenslander cottages, cafes and Suncorp Stadium. Key landmarks include Given Terrace, Caxton Street entertainment, Suncorp Stadium (Lang Park), Latrobe Terrace. The suburb is also close to Milton, Red Hill, Auchenflower, Kelvin Grove and Spring Hill, all of which are served by Airport Shuttle Services at fixed fares.