Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore) Airport (MCY)
The stretch of coast designated 'The Sunshine Coast' begins just an hour's north of Brisbane and finishes at Cooloola, the step-off point to Fraser Island. The area is one of great natural beauty with a thriving tourism industry and plenty of places to step off into the hinterland or laze on a glorious beach.
Sunshine Coast Airport is based in Marcoola, about 10 kilometres north of Maroochydore. It is the region's principal airport. Jetstar and Virgin Australia provide daily direct flights out of Sydney and Melbourne.
Location
Friendship Ave,
Marcoola
QLD 4564
Tel: 1300 993 543
Domestic Flights departing Sunshine Coast Airport
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Sunshine Coast Airport and Terminals
Sunshine Coast Airport has one terminal and two runways. There are no aerobridges, so passengers take a short walk across the tarmac to the terminal. The terminal itself is modest but modern. Each of the three airlines operating services to the Sunshine Coast have dedicated check-in desks.
Car Hire at Sunshine Coast Airport
The majority of visitors to the Sunshine Coast prefer to self-drive. The region is therefore well serviced by rental agencies. The following are present at the airport, with desks located in the Arrivals end of the terminal. Book with the following rental companies when you book your flight with Webjet to save on car hire.
Hotel Accommodation near Sunshine Coast Airport
The Sunshine Coast is one of Australia's most popular holiday destinations. The area is vast and varied, offering everything from beachfront resorts, backpackers, B&Bs and rural retreats from Caloundra in the south of Noosa in the north or into the hinterlands. A good starting point is the comprehensive accommodation list offered on the Queensland Travel's website, otherwise visit Webjet Hotels for great deals on accommodation on the Sunshine Coast.