Someone waiting for you when you land

Choose Shafston’s airport greeting service for a comfortable arrival in Brisbane or Sydney. A friendly, professional driver waits for you with a sign showing your name and the Shafston logo, takes you straight to your accommodation and makes sure you are settled in. Return transfers are available too, so you get to the airport on time for your flight home.

24/7 servicearrivals and departures, timed to your flight

Live flight monitoringpick-up time adjusted for delays

Shafston name boardeasy to spot in the arrivals hall

Checked driversall hold a valid WWCC / Blue Card

Door to doorstraight to your accommodation

Emergency contact24-hour number in your confirmation letter

Choose your transfer

Fees in AUD, incl. GST, per student, one way. Two students travelling together each pay 90% of the standard rate.

Students met at the airport

Brisbane & Sydney · required under 16

Meet & Greet

Per student, one way$220
  • Driver meets you inside the arrivals hall with a name board
  • Walks you to the car and drives you to your accommodation
  • Live flight monitoring – pick-up adjusted for delays
Students with suitcases at the airport

Brisbane only · ages 16+

Kerbside Pickup

Per student, one way$170
  • Driver waits in the short-term pick-up area outside the terminal
  • About a 5-minute walk – we send an illustrated guide first
  • Not available with the airline UM service
Travellers at an airport window

Intercity · one way

Brisbane ↔ Gold Coast

Per student, one way$260
  • Transfer between Brisbane and the Gold Coast
  • Door to door, to or from your accommodation
  • Book on its own or with an airport transfer

What’s included and extra fees

Everything in a standard transfer, plus the extras you may need.

Included in every transfer

  • Luggage: 1 large suitcase (28″/30″), 1 carry-on and 1 backpack
  • Live flight monitoring with pick-up adjusted for delays
  • 24-hour emergency contact and support
  • Checked drivers – valid WWCC / Blue Card

Additional fees

Per student

Airline unaccompanied minor (UM) service$20
Extra luggage, per item$30
Flight time change (not force majeure)$50
Overnight service, 22:00–06:00$50
Booking within 48 hours$100
Australian public holidays$100

Kerbside pickup: please note

  • Drivers do not wait inside the terminal – the pick-up area is about a 5-minute walk
  • Stay in touch: give us a mobile number and a messaging app (WhatsApp, WeChat, LINE or SMS)
  • Ages 16 and over only – students under 16 must book Meet & Greet
  • Not available with the airline UM service

How to book

A few things we need before your transfer can be confirmed.

Book 5 business days aheadso we can arrange your driver

Send your flight detailsplus a mobile number we can reach

Using the airline UM service?please also select our UM service ($20)

Arrival or departure?same price either way – just tell us which

All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST.

Ready to book your transfer?

Book online and see your estimated total before you submit. Staying in a Shafston homestay? You can add a transfer to your homestay booking instead.

Questions? Email info@shafston.edu