Flights
The best way to get into Sanctuary Cove is by flying into either Brisbane or Gold Coast Airport. However, if you wish to extend your time in Sanctuary Cove pre or post event, or you find a flight path which is more suited to travel in and out of Sanctuary Cove from your home town, this is also an option you may wish to consider.
The flight times below are a guide to see which flights are best suited for getting to the retreat on time, that also align with the Airport Transfers MDDA are organising.
These are a flight guide only and may have changed at the time of you booking your airfares. Please also consider when booking flights any possible flight cancellations and the next available flight and also any delays with airport ground services. We strongly recommend packing a carry-on bag with a change of clothes and excess formula/medication for each family member just in case your checked in luggage is lost.
Both Brisbane and Gold Coast flights can accommodate starting and conclusion times for most cities, so flights should be selected to best suit your preferred travel time and cost. (Keeping in mind Gold Coast is a 15 minute shorter transfer time and will get you to and from the venue quicker).
The below airline flights are current as of 01.06.23 and are as a guide only and expected to change, Source: webjet.com.au
The flight times below are a guide to see which flights are best suited for getting to the retreat on time, that also align with the Airport Transfers MDDA are organising, as per the transfer's.
- Gold Coast transfer to hotel departs at 12:30pm
- Brisbane transfer to hotel departs at 1:00pm
Friday retreat commences at 2:00pm and Sunday retreat concludes at 3:00pm.
Flying into Gold Coast Airport
Arriving (Melbourne to Gold Coast)
Carrier
Departure
Landing
Cost from
Transfer
Jetstar JQ434
09:40am
10:45am
$204
12:30pm
Virgin VA735
10:10am
11:15am
$199
12:30pm
Jetstar JQ436
10:30am
11:30am
$152
12:30pm
Arriving (Melbourne to Gold Coast)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ434 | 09:40am | 10:45am | $204 | 12:30pm |
Virgin VA735 | 10:10am | 11:15am | $199 | 12:30pm |
Jetstar JQ436 | 10:30am | 11:30am | $152 | 12:30pm |
Arriving (Sydney to Gold Coast)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ406 | 10:45am | 11:05am | $176 | 12:30pm |
Virgin VA517 | 11:25am | 11:40am | $149 | 12:30pm |
Arriving (Perth to Gold Coast)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Jetstar (JQ971/JQ434 (Via MEL) | 01:10am | 10:45am | $531 | 12:30pm |
It is advised that all our guests departing from Perth to travel on Thursday 5th October due to the connections extending the travel time and flying through the night.
Arriving (Canberra to Gold Coast)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Virgin VA1687 | 10:30am | 11:00am | $173 | 12:30pm |
Kindly note this is the only direct flight departing in the morning, all other flights require a connection.
Arriving (Launceston to Gold Coast)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Virgin VA1361/VA733 (Via Mel) | 06:30am | 10:15am | $681 | 12:30pm |
Virgin VA1361/VA735 (Via Mel) | 06:30am | 11:15pm | $468 | 12:30pm |
Arriving (Hobart to Gold Coast)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Virgin VA1313/VA735 (Via MEL) | 6:35am | 11:15am | $219 | 12:30pm |
Qantas (QF1006/JQ436) (Via MEL) | 06:20am | 11:30am | $358 | 12:30pm |
Arriving (Adelaide to Gold Coast)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ498 | 8:00am | 09:50am | $333 | 12:30pm |
Departing from Gold Coast Airport
Departing (Gold Coast to Melbourne)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ445 | 5:15pm | 8:35pm | $165 | 3:00pm |
Virgin VA750 | 6:35pm | 10:00pm | $159 | 3:00pm |
Jetstar JQ451 | 8:20pm | 11:40pm | $165 | 3:00pm |
Departing (Gold Coast to Sydney)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Virgin VA540 | 6:20pm | 08:50pm | $235 | 3:00pm |
Jetstar JQ419 | 06:35pm | 09:05pm | $240 | 3:00pm |
Departing (Gold Coast to Perth)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ982 | 7:25pm | 10:55pm | $335 | 3:00pm |
Departing (Gold Coast to Canberra)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Virgin VA746/ VA291 (Via Mel) | 4:55pm | 10:00pm | $433 | 3:00pm
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Departing (Gold Coast to Launceston)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Virgin VA746VA1380 (Via Mel) | 04:55pm | 10:00pm | $388 | 3:00pm |
It is advised that all our guests arriving into Launceston to travel on Monday 10th October due to the connections extending the travel time and requiring an overnight in Melbourne or Sydney, this is the last flight of the day that arrives into Launceston on Sunday 9th October. Otherwise depart earlier on own transfer Sunday or consider Brisbane options.
Departing (Gold Coast to Hobart)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ696 | 4:00pm | 7:40pm | $136 | Own Transfer |
It is advised that all our guests arriving into Hobart to travel on Monday 10th October due to the connections extending the travel time and requiring an overnight in Melbourne or Sydney, this is the last direct flight of the day that arrives into Launceston on Sunday 9th October. Otherwise depart earlier on own transfer Sunday.
Departing (Gold Coast to Adelaide)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
| Jetstar JQ497 | 5:05pm | 8:15pm | $222 | 3:00pm |
Virgin VA1450 | 5:40pm | 8:50pm | $229 | 3:00pm |
Flying into Brisbane Airport
Arriving (Melbourne to Brisbane)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ568 | 11:05am | 12:10pm | $183 | 1:00pm |
Virgin VA323 | 11:10am | 12:20pm | $219 | 1:00pm |
Arriving (Sydney to Brisbane)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Qantas QF516 | 10:35am | 11:05am | $289 | 1:00pm |
Virgin QF520 | 11:35am | 12:05am | $249 | 1:00pm |
Arriving (Perth to Brisbane)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
| Qantas (JQ971/QF610) (Via MEL) | 1:10am | 10:30am | $504 | 1:00pm |
Qantas QF932 | 6:15am | 12:35pm | $414 | 1:00pm or own transfer if delayed |
Arriving (Canberra to Brisbane)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Qantas QF1904 | 09:30am | 10:15am | $278 | 1:00pm |
Virgin VA1213 | 09:50am | 10:30am | $299 | 1:00pm |
Arriving (Launceston to Brisbane)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Virgin VA1361/VA321 (Via Mel) | 6:3am | 11:20am | $309 | 1:00pm |
Virgin VA1361/VA 323 (Via Mel) | 06:30am | 12:20pm | $309 | 1:00pm |
Arriving (Hobart to Brisbane)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Qantas QF1536/QF516 (Via SYD) | 6:05am | 11:05am | $430 | 1:00pm |
Qantas QF1536/QF520 (Via SYD) | 6:05am | 12:05pm | $387 | 1:00pm |
Jetstar JQ758 | 11:50am | 1:30pm | $193 | Own Transfer |
Arriving (Adelaide to Brisbane)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Virgin VA1393 | 10:10am | 12:05pm | $329 | 1:00pm |
Departing from Brisbane Airport
Departing (Brisbane to Melbourne)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Jetstar JQ579 | 5:55pm | 9:20pm | $208 | 3:00pm |
Virgin VA346 | 5:55pm | 9:20pm | $179 | 3:00pm |
Departing (Brisbane to Sydney)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Qantas QF549 | 5:10pm | 7:45pm | $289 | 3:00pm |
Virgin VA978 | 6:05pm | 8:40pm | $259 | 3:00pm |
Departing (Brisbane to Perth)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Virgin VA470 | 5:55pm | 9:50pm | $525 | 3:00pm |
Qantas QF941 | 6:45pm | 10:20pm | $616 | 3:00pm |
Departing (Brisbane to Canberra)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Qantas QF1911 | 5:20pm | 8:10pm | $664 | 3:00pm |
Qantas QF871 | 7:45pm | 10:35pm | $278 | 3:00pm |
Departing (Brisbane to Launceston)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Virgin VA342/VA1380 (Via MEL) | 4:55pm | 10:00pm | $205 | 3:00pm OR possibly own transfer |
Departing (Brisbane to Hobart)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Virgin VA706 | 5:10pm | 9:00pm | $235 | 3:00pm |
Departing (Brisbane to Adelaide)
Carrier | Departure | Landing | Cost from | Transfer |
Virgin VA1404 | 6:45pm | 10:10pm | $239 | 3:00pm |