Port Macquarie Airport serves a peaceful beach town on the central-northern coast of New South Wales, a vacation destination especially beloved by Australians themselves.
It is located just a few kilometers from Port Macquarie city center.
How to get to Port Macquarie Airport
By Car
By Train
Average travel time to PQQ
Parking near Port Macquarie Airport
Parking is located near the terminal and is quite small in size.
It is not supervised; approximately 10-15 AUD per day, among the most affordable rates among Australian regional airports.
How to get to Port Macquarie from PQQ
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Port Macquarie Airport
Only a few car rental companies have a desk in the arrivals area.
Driver's license, passport, and credit card are the basics; an IDP is required in most cases.
Hotels near Port Macquarie Airport
Centre and the Hastings River
5 km from the airport, about 10 minutes and 20-24 AUD by taxi; there are no direct buses from the terminals, so without your own car the only practical option is the taxi.
Best for: Those who want the riverfront, Town Green and the centre's restaurants within walking distance, with a 10-minute taxi from the airport.
- The Hastings riverfront, Town Green and the marina within walking distance of the centre's hotels
- Restaurants and cafés on Horton Street concentrated in a few streets, convenient for the evening without needing a car
- No direct bus from the airport: the taxi is almost obligatory for those arriving without a car
- Off season (Australian winter) several venues in the centre reduce their evening hours
Recommended hotels
- Mercure Centro Port Macquarie The most central of the three, a few minutes' walk from the riverfront and Town Green; outdoor pool and parking included. View availability
- ibis Styles Port Macquarie The cheaper option of the two chains present in the centre, with high scores for location and cleanliness despite the modest price. View availability
Flynns Beach
About 2.5 km from the centre of Port Macquarie, 5 minutes by car; from the airport you can only arrive by taxi or your own car, since there's no direct connection to the terminals.
Best for: Those who want the beach right outside and accept moving by car or taxi for the centre and the restaurants of Horton Street.
- Flynns Beach and the coastal walk to Tacking Point within walking distance
- A quieter area than the centre, useful for those seeking the sea without the evening traffic of Horton Street
- For dinner outside the hotel or to reach the centre, a car or a taxi is needed
- Less choice of restaurants than the centre, especially off season
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The airport features a compact terminal with predominantly regional traffic.
Given the compact layout, walking from check-in to the gate takes just a few minutes, with security checks practically non-existent.
Map of Port Macquarie Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do you get from Port Macquarie airport to the city center?
By taxi, the main mode of transport available outside the terminal.
Q. Does Port Macquarie airport have many flights?
Traffic is limited, with connections mainly to Sydney and other cities along the New South Wales coast.
Q. Is it worth renting a car in Port Macquarie?
It can be useful for exploring the northern New South Wales coast beyond just the city center.
Q. What is there to see around Port Macquarie?
The beaches of the northern New South Wales coast and the area's coastal nature parks.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights