Brisbane Airport Guide 2026 — Transport, Parking, Terminals and Everything You Need to Know

Brisbane Airport (BNE) 2026 — Overview

Brisbane Airport (IATA: BNE) is Australia's third-busiest airport, handling approximately 20-25 million passengers per year across its Domestic and International terminals. Located 14km north-east of the Brisbane CBD, Brisbane Airport has train access via the Airtrain service which connects the airport to Brisbane CBD, Gold Coast and key South East Queensland stations. The airport is a significant hub for Queensland tourism and the major gateway for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympic Games.

Getting to Brisbane Airport

• Airtrain — Brisbane's dedicated airport rail service. Direct trains from Brisbane Airport Domestic and International stations to Brisbane CBD (Roma Street, Central, Fortitude Valley, Bowen Hills) and beyond to the Gold Coast (Robina, Nerang). Adult fare to City: approximately $20-$22. Journey time to Roma Street: approximately 22 minutes. Check the go card compatibility at airtrain.com.au.
• Taxi — From terminal taxi ranks. Brisbane CBD to Airport: approximately $45-$60. Metered fare applies plus airport surcharge.
• Rideshare (Uber, Ola) — From designated rideshare pick-up zones. Generally $35-$55 to the CBD. A rideshare levy applies at Brisbane Airport.
• Bus (private coach) — Con-X-ion and other operators provide airport transfers to various Brisbane and Gold Coast destinations. Book online in advance for groups or Gold Coast transfers.
• Drive — Airport Drive connects to the Inner City Bypass (ICB) and Clem Jones Tunnel (tolled). Travel time 20-40 minutes to the CBD depending on traffic.

Brisbane Airport Parking 2026

• Short Stay (Domestic and International) — Multiple short-stay car parks at both terminals. See bne.com.au for current hourly and daily rates.
• Long Stay (SkyPark) — Budget long-stay parking with frequent shuttle transfers to both terminals. Pre-book online for best rates.

Brisbane Airport Terminals

• Domestic Terminal — Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Rex, Alliance and all domestic carriers.
• International Terminal — All international departures and arrivals. Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Air New Zealand, Air Asia X and others.

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