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BNE Brisbane International Airport

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Brisbane International Airport (BNE) serves Brisbane, about 13 km northeast 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.

IATABNE
ICAOYBBN
ServesBrisbane
From centre13 km
Non-stop60
Airlines36
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Elevation4 m

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The airport in numbers

Brisbane International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Brisbane International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 17M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 24M in 2019.

Opened
1988
38 years ago
Passengers / year
17M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
24M
in 2019
Elevation
4 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1985–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Brisbane International Airport to Brisbane

The airport is about 13 km northeast of Brisbane, about 27 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$28–A$45.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~19 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~27 minA$28–A$45
Private transfer~27 minfixed upfront
Car rental~27 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BNE 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.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Gold Coast75 km79 minA$150–A$238
Byron Bay149 km156 minA$295–A$468
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Brisbane International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~A$28–A$45 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.

Route network

Where you can fly from Brisbane International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 60 destinations, operated by 36 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Qantas · Virgin Australia · Jetstar Airways · American Airlines · Air New Zealand · Emirates · Tiger Airways Australia · Singapore Airlines · China Airlines · Finnair

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Brisbane International 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.

Sailing from here?

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Sleep nearby

Hotels near Brisbane International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Brisbane International Airport to the centre of Brisbane?
Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). The airport is about 13 km northeast of Brisbane, about 27 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Brisbane International Airport to Brisbane?
Roughly A$28–A$45 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Brisbane International Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Brisbane International Airport to Brisbane?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I get from Brisbane International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Brisbane International Airport?
About 60 destinations, including Singapore, Auckland, Cairns, Darwin. 36 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Brisbane International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Brisbane International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Brisbane International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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