How to find cheap flights to Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
R 23,765 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Ballina Byron Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to BNK, the lowest fare is R 18,541.
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It's typically recommended to book around one month before you plan to depart. This is when you're more likely to get the best price on tickets to Ballina, where Ballina Byron Airport is located.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of scoring cheap flights to Ballina. This will give you more options for where you take off and land, as well as different prices.
Search for plane tickets to Ballina Byron Airport that have a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Ballina
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Ballina is usually June.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to BNK, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Head to Ballina in July if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to BNK, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Book your plane tickets to Ballina then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before you go. January is the warmest time of year in Ballina, with averages of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in July, when they range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
With four days of rain on average, August is the driest month in Ballina.
The wettest time of year is March. Take your trip then and you'll likely get around 12 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Ballina Byron Airport (BNK): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Ballina in one easy hop. Lock in a direct flight to Ballina Byron Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Qantas is the most dependable carrier. Up to 80% of its flights into this hub land without being late, making it a wise choice when reserving your BNK plane ticket.
You'll be arriving in the UTC+11 timezone at BNK.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Ballina Byron Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to BNK:
Pick up a car hire in BNK with trusted providers such as Europcar, Sixt and Hertz. Turn the key and get ready to explore Ballina and beyond.
Ballina Byron Airport has an on-time performance of 78%. This rating is a measure of how reliably flights from BNK complete their journey without delays.
Ballina Byron Airport is located in Ballina, New South Wales, Australia.
Getting to central Ballina from Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
BNK is about 3 kilometres from central Ballina.
After landing from your flight to BNK, the drive to the centre takes around 5 minutes.
Expect the journey to take about 15 minutes on public transport.
Your hotel should feel like part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Ballina:
Ballina highlights
These leading sights have to be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Ballina:
Boulder Beach: The perfect place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is around 6 kilometres north-east of the city centre.
Lennox Community Gardens: Find a spot to sit and take five here while exploring Ballina. You'll find this park roughly 8 kilometres north of the centre.
Ballina Head Lookout: Take on this landmark next. About 3 kilometres east of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Ballina experience.
How to get to Gold Coast from Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Heading straight for Gold Coast? From BNK, it'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to drive there. The city is about 113 kilometres from the airport.
Public transport will take you to Gold Coast in roughly 3 hours 35 minutes.
Travelling from Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) to Robina
Located about 88 kilometres away, Robina is another city that's easily reachable from Ballina Byron Airport. It takes around 3 hours 40 minutes to make the trip on public transport from BNK.
It takes 1 hour 15 minutes or so to drive to Robina.
Explore more of Australia
Australia isn't short of places to explore. Carry on to Brisbane, located around 161 kilometres north of Ballina. Queensland Museum of Modern Art, Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park 4P and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary are just the start of its must-sees. Brisbane Airport (BNE) is the city's closest major airport.
Gold Coast is another popular destination in Australia and is roughly 88 kilometres north of Ballina. Set your sights on top attractions like Surfers Paradise Beach, Pacific Airshow and SkyPoint Observation Deck. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) takes care of most arrivals into this city.
About 209 kilometres north-west of Ballina, Toowoomba brings even more to your adventure. Some of the best reasons to visit include Table Top Mountain, Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers and Japanese Garden.
