Canberra Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-08Canberra Airport is the main airport for Australia's capital, about 8 kilometres from the city centre in the suburb of Pialligo. It grew from an airstrip laid down in the 1920s, and the RAAF took over the site in 1939. The Australian Government leased it to a private operator in 1998 on a 99-year lease.
Services at Canberra Airport
6 of 6 available- 1optionParkingCanberra Airport ParkingView parking guide
- 7optionsCar RentalsAvis, Budget, Europcar and 4 moreView car rentals guide
- 1optionHotelsVibe Hotel CanberraView hotels guide
- 2optionsLoungesQantas, Virgin AustraliaView lounges guide
- 1optionShuttlesSnowy Mountains ShuttlesView shuttles guide
- 1routePublic TransportTransport CanberraView public transport guide
Key facts
- Passengers2.8M2,800,000 in 2025
- Services13listed, all 6 types
- Local timeSydney time
- IATACBRICAO YSCB
- Runways2
- Terminals2
Terminals
2 terminals- CAMixedCanberra Airport TerminalQantas, QantasLink, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Fiji Airways, Link Airways, FlyPelican
- GEGeneral aviationGeneral Aviation Terminal
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- CanberraNorthwest of the airport8 km
- QueanbeyanSoutheast of the airport9 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Canberra Airport?
Canberra Airport uses the following codes: IATA: CBR, ICAO: YSCB. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Canberra Airport located?
Canberra Airport is located in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The airport coordinates are -35.3069°, 149.1950°.
What services are available at Canberra Airport?
Canberra Airport offers: 1 parking options, 7 car rental companies, 2 lounges, 1 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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