Toowoomba: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Toowoomba is a city of 142,163 people in Australia (Queensland), 599 m (1,965 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
Daylight in Toowoomba runs from about 10 h 26 min a day in late June to 13 h 56 min in late December (computed for -27.56° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Toowoomba is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,416 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Oakey Army Aviation Centre (OKY, 27 km).
Flights to Toowoomba: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Toowoomba · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Brisbane, 106 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Gold Coast, 153 km — flights · buses · car rental · tours
- Sunshine Coast, 150 km — flights · buses · car rental · tours
- Logan City, 114 km — buses · car rental · tours
Common questions
Which airport serves Toowoomba?
Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Toowoomba?
About 142,163 people live in Toowoomba (GeoNames).
What time zone is Toowoomba in?
Australia/Brisbane, currently UTC+10.
What currency is used in Toowoomba?
The Dollar (AUD). Traffic drives on the left.
Which cities are near Toowoomba?
Brisbane (106 km), Gold Coast (153 km), Sunshine Coast (150 km), Logan City (114 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.