Brisbane Airport (BNE) — The Complete Guide 2026
Queensland’s primary airport, 15 km northeast of CBD, serving 23 million passengers. International and Domestic terminals connected by free Transfer Bus. Strict Australian biosecurity laws apply to all arrivals.
⚡ 2026 Quick Reference — Key Facts at a Glance
AUD 26.00 one-way | 20 min
Tap contactless card/phone — no GoCard needed
~AUD 75 | 25 min off-peak
Free orange shuttle bus — allow 45 min
T1 — 2025 Queensland dining refresh
T1 — 24h open, Priority Pass accepted
Up to AUD 6,000 — declare everything
05:00–07:00 — arrive 3h for international
📋 In This Guide
🏢 Terminals — International & Domestic
Airlines: Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific
- Duty-free, currency exchange
- Prayer room, medical centre
- Free WiFi, baggage storage
- Lounges airside post-security
Airlines: Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Rex, Alliance Airlines
- Food court, retail
- Kids play area, business centre
- Free WiFi, charging stations
Separate retail and dining precinct, 5 minutes from either terminal by free bus. DFO outlet shopping, several restaurants open late, and Novotel hotel. Best option for budget meals, shopping, or a nap at the Novotel between flights — significantly cheaper than airside prices. Baggage storage in T1 Arrivals from AUD 15/item up to 3 hours.
🚆 Getting to Brisbane CBD
| Option | Price | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airtrain Citylink | AUD 26.00 | 20 min to CBD | Both terminals. Continues to Gold Coast via South Bank |
| Taxi / Rideshare | ~AUD 75 | 25 min off-peak | Designated pickup bays outside each terminal |
| T1 ↔ T2 Transfer | Free | Allow 45 min | Orange shuttle bus, 4 km. Include check-in + security re-screening time |
🛋️ Airport Lounges
- Business Class, Qantas Club, oneworld Emerald/Sapphire
- 2025 refresh — Queensland-inspired à la carte dining
- Open 05:00–22:00 | Showers, workspaces
- Priority Pass ✓ | DragonPass ✓ | Walk-in pay
- Hot food, bar, WiFi, extended hours
- 2026 addition to T1 International
- Priority Pass ✓ | Walk-in accepted
- Open 24 hours
- Hot buffet, bar, shower suites, quiet zones
- Members and domestic Business Class
- Open 04:30–20:00
- Showers, snacks, bar
- Velocity Gold/Platinum and Business Class
- Open 05:00–20:00
- Barista coffee, hot meals, showers
💡 Insider Tips
Failing to declare restricted items — food, plant material, animal products — can result in instant fines exceeding AUD 6,000 and potential visa cancellation. Declare everything on your incoming passenger card, no exceptions.
Free orange bus between T1 and T2 (4 km). Allow 45 minutes total including security re-screening. Do not book tight connection times between international and domestic flights.
Tap contactless card or digital wallet at Airtrain gates — no GoCard needed. Book online for the lowest fare. Trains continue to Gold Coast via South Bank.
Free WiFi across both terminals — connect to ‘BNE Free WiFi’. No time limit, no registration required. Good signal both airside and landside.
Declare all goods over AUD 900 in value on arrival. Peak security 05:00–07:00 — arrive 3 hours early for international departures.
