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Distance to Brisbane12.7km
Distance to Spring Hill12.2km
Most popular destinationSydney

Is Brisbane Airport a busy airport?

Brisbane Airport is a hive of activity, handling about 22.6 million passengers each year, having reached 95% of pre-COVID traffic levels by FY24. With 800 to 1,000 flights taking off or landing every day, you’ll find a steady flow of travellers as you navigate through its terminals. Domestic journeys remain a popular choice, with 17 million passengers, while international travel is resurgent, drawing in 5.6 million globetrotters. As you plan your trip, remember peak travel periods around school holidays and festive seasons like Christmas, New Year, and Easter, when both foot traffic and flight activity surge. Be ready to experience the efficiency and scale of this well-connected hub, where significant expansions, including the International Terminal upgrades and the future Terminal 3, are underway to enhance your travel experience further.

The best way to get to and from Brisbane Airport to the city centre

Navigating your journey to and from Brisbane Airport is straightforward, with several transport options tailored for efficiency. The Airtrain offers the swiftest public transport, whisking you to the city centre in roughly 20 minutes, seamlessly connecting you to Fortitude Valley, Central Station, and South Bank. If you're looking for a direct connection to Roma Street Station, the train from the International Airport Station is the ideal choice, with a commute time of about 20 to 24 minutes. For those opting for bus services, take advantage of the free shuttle to Skygate Centre, transferring to route 590 for access to the rest of the public transport network. While buses offer a quick 17-minute journey, they're less frequent than the Airtrain. Driving can range from 15 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic. For the latest updates, consult the official Airtrain and Translink websites.

Brisbane Airport terminal information

Brisbane Airport keeps you connected with two main terminals. In the Domestic Terminal, you'll find cafes, restaurants, shops, and lounges including Qantas. You can enjoy free Wi-Fi and use multiple charging points. Baby changing rooms are available in parent-child lounges, and accessibility features like easy-to-navigate signage and wheelchair assistance ensure a smooth journey. If you're heading to the International Terminal, you will come across plenty of dining and shopping options, along with free Wi-Fi and powered charging bicycles. Getting between terminals is easy with the free transfer bus, and the Airtrain links you to Brisbane city and the Gold Coast. Taxis, ride-sharing services, and car rentals are also at hand for your convenience.

What parking options are available near Brisbane Airport?

Finding the right parking option at Brisbane Airport is straightforward. You have several choices based on your needs. On-site parking offers both short-term and long-term options conveniently located near the terminals. Short-term parking is perfect for quick trips, while the long-term choice is ideal for extended stays and often at more economical rates. If you're looking for something different, third-party parking providers nearby offer competitive rates and shuttle services to and from the terminals. For a little extra, premium parking is also available, offering reserved spaces with services like valet parking and closer terminal access.


Brisbane Airport FAQs

Yes, Jetstar operates to and from both Brisbane Airport Arrivals and Departures.
Yes, Singapore Airlines operates to and from both Brisbane Airport Arrivals and Departures.
Yes, Virgin Australia operates to and from both Brisbane Airport Arrivals and Departures.
Yes. There are simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals, Alpha Car Hire, crazy clark's car rentals, Everything Fleet, East Coast, Sixt, Europcar and Budget pick-up points in or near to Brisbane Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.
For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Brisbane Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Brisbane Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Brisbane Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.
We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Brisbane Airport’s departure lounge.
Queensport Tavern And Motel is the highest-rated hotel near Brisbane Airport, just 5.2km away. Other great hotels nearby include Airway Motel (6.3km from the airport), and Kingsford Smith Motel (6.9km away).
Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Brisbane Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.
Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.
Don’t panic! If you are not already at Brisbane Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Brisbane Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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