Brisbane International Airport Guide
Brisbane Airport sits on 2,700 hectares of reclaimed land at the mouth of the Brisbane River, about 16 km northeast of the city centre. It is Australia's third-busiest airport by passenger numbers, handling 23.3 million passengers in 2024 across 218,000 aircraft movements. The airport operates 24 hours a day and connects Brisbane to 62 domestic and 32 international destinations.
The airport is owned and operated by Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) under a long-term lease from the federal government. A second parallel runway, completed in July 2020, significantly increased capacity and reduced delays. Both Qantas and Virgin Australia use BNE as a hub, with Jetstar, Rex, Link Airways, and Alliance Airlines also maintaining bases here.
International traffic has grown sharply since 2022, with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines all launching or expanding US routes. Emirates operates the only A380-accessible lounge outside Dubai at the International Terminal. A major $5 billion redevelopment — Future BNE — is underway, with the International Terminal undergoing significant upgrades ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.
Services
5 of 6 availableCompare 30 listed options at Brisbane International Airport, spanning parking, car rentals, lounges, hotels and shuttles. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Brisbane International Airport.
Location
Key facts
- Size
- 23M passengers (2024)2 runwaysopened 1988
- Location
- -27.384, 153.117
- Operator
- Brisbane Airport Corporation
- Links
- Wikipedia ↗
Terminals
2 terminalsBrisbane International Airport has 2 passenger terminals — Domestic Terminal and International Terminal, handling both international and domestic flights for around 16 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- Domestic TerminalDomestic
Qantas, QantasLink, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Rex, Link Airways, Alliance Airlines
- International TerminalInternational
Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Etihad Airways, Garuda Indonesia
Nearby cities
3 citiesBrisbane International Airport is closest to Redcliffe (15 km north), and also serves Brisbane, Gold Coast and other nearby areas. With 3 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Brisbane16 km southwest
- Redcliffe15 km north
- Gold Coast90 km south
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