
Airline | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Origin Airport | Destination Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Qantas | 07:45 | 09:25 | Ballina (BNK) | Sydney (SYD) | Book flight |
Jetstar | 08:55 | 10:20 | Ballina (BNK) | Sydney (SYD) | Book flight |
Jetstar | 12:40 | 14:00 | Ballina (BNK) | Sydney (SYD) | Book flight |
Virgin Australia | 12:45 | 14:05 | Ballina (BNK) | Sydney (SYD) | Book flight |
Jetstar | 16:05 | 18:25 | Ballina (BNK) | Melbourne (MEL) | Book flight |
Jetstar | 16:55 | 18:20 | Ballina (BNK) | Sydney (SYD) | Book flight |
Airline | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Origin Airport | Destination Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jetstar | 07:05 | 08:20 | Sydney (SYD) | Ballina (BNK) | Book flight |
Jetstar | 10:50 | 12:05 | Sydney (SYD) | Ballina (BNK) | Book flight |
Virgin Australia | 10:50 | 12:05 | Sydney (SYD) | Ballina (BNK) | Book flight |
Jetstar | 13:25 | 15:25 | Melbourne (MEL) | Ballina (BNK) | Book flight |
Jetstar | 14:55 | 16:10 | Sydney (SYD) | Ballina (BNK) | Book flight |
Qantas | 18:35 | 20:10 | Sydney (SYD) | Ballina (BNK) | Book flight |
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is the main air gateway to Ballina and Byron Bay on the NSW North Coast. Compare airlines on Traveloka and set a Price Alert to track fares before you book.
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) opened in 1986 and sits about 5 km from Ballina's CBD, roughly 25 minutes' drive from Byron Bay. Owned and operated by Ballina Shire Council, it was renamed "Ballina Byron Gateway" in 2005 to reflect its role as the main airport for the Byron Bay region. It's a busy regional airport, handling around 650,000 passengers a year, all through a single domestic terminal.
Ballina flies direct to two destinations: Sydney in New South Wales and Melbourne in Victoria. From either city, travellers can connect onward domestically or internationally. Compare current fares and schedules on Traveloka before booking.
Jetstar flies to Sydney and Melbourne, while Qantas and Virgin Australia both fly to Sydney. No airline is based at BNK — all three simply serve it as a regional destination within their domestic networks.
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport has a single, modern terminal serving all domestic flights. It's compact and easy to navigate, with free Wi-Fi, a café and car hire desks on site, and is known locally for quick check-ins and a relaxed, low-stress atmosphere.
The airport is about 5 km from Ballina's CBD and roughly 25 minutes from Byron Bay. Local buses connect Ballina, Byron Bay and other Northern Rivers towns; taxis and rideshare (including Uber, though services can be limited off-peak) are also available. Short- and long-term parking is on site, along with hire cars and pre-booked airport transfers.
Depending on your route, it's worth comparing nearby options: Gold Coast Airport (about 88 km north) offers a wider range of flights including more direct international routes, while Lismore Airport (about 40 km southwest) is a smaller regional option for short domestic hops.
Compare airlines flying from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport and set a Price Alert on Traveloka so you're ready when a fare suits your trip. Always verify current routes, schedules and fares before booking.




