ACF Brisbane Archerfield Airport
Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) serves Brisbane, about 12 km south of Brisbane. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Brisbane Archerfield Airport — facts & history
We pulled Brisbane Archerfield Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 43,357 passengers in 2022.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from Brisbane Archerfield Airport to Brisbane
The airport is about 12 km south of Brisbane, about 24 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone. Estimated fare to the centre: A$26–A$41.
Tipping: Not required; round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~17 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~24 min | A$26–A$41 | |
| Private transfer | ~24 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~24 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From ACF to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | 63 km | 67 min | A$127–A$201 |
| Byron Bay | 134 km | 141 min | A$265–A$421 |
Which way suits you from Brisbane Archerfield Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~A$26–A$41 to the centre.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Brisbane ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Brisbane Archerfield Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Brisbane Archerfield Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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About this page
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026