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Sunshine Coast Airport Parking 2026, Costs & Guide
Sunshine Coast Airport parking costs, terminal info, and transport options including taxi fares and rideshare. Complete MCY airport guide for travellers.
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Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 2026, Overview
Sunshine Coast Airport (IATA: MCY), located at Marcoola approximately 10km north of Maroochydore and 15km from Noosa, has undergone significant expansion with a new terminal and extended runway that now supports international services. The airport serves Australia's fastest-growing region, with direct domestic routes to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and select regional destinations, plus limited international services. The new runway extension (completed 2020-2021) allows direct flights from Asia and New Zealand, reducing reliance on Brisbane Airport for Sunshine Coast international travel.
Getting to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Taxi, Maroochydore to Airport: approximately $25-$40. Sunshine Coast taxis from terminal ranks.
- Rideshare (Uber), From designated zones. Generally $20-$35 to Maroochydore or Noosa area.
- Sunbus, Sunbus Sunshine Coast operates route connections to the airport, with limited frequency. Check sunbus.com.au.
- Con-X-ion Transfers, Shuttle services operate from the airport to Noosa, Caloundra and other Sunshine Coast destinations. Book online at con-x-ion.com.
- Car (Aerodrome Road / David Low Way), Maroochydore to Airport approximately 15-25 minutes. No tolls.
Sunshine Coast Airport Parking 2026
- Short Stay and Long Stay, Expanded parking with the new terminal. See sunshinecoastairport.com.au for current rates.
Sunshine Coast Airport Airlines and Routes
- Domestic, Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Cairns.
- International, Limited services to New Zealand (Air New Zealand) and select Asian destinations. International schedule varies by season.
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