Brisbane Airport
Tel: (07) 3406 3000.
Website: www.bne.com.au
Brisbane Airport is located northeast of the city, 13km (8 miles) from Brisbane CBD. It is the third busiest in the country, and provides direct flights to every capital city in Australia as well as most destinations in Asia, Oceania and the Middle East. A major expansion and modernisation of the International Terminal is currently under way to accommodate larger aircraft and cater for an increased number of flights.
Facilities include a big Direct Factory Outlet, ATMs, currency exchange, conference rooms (tel: (07) 3406 3066), cafes, bars and restaurants, a multi-denominational prayer room, a tourist info desk, several duty-free shops and car rental from Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Red Spot and Thrifty.
The AirTrain (tel: (07) 3216 3308; website: www.airtrain.com.au) provides a link between the Domestic and International Terminals and Central Railway Station in the city (journey time - 22 minutes). Coachtrans (tel: (07) 3238 4700; website: www.coachtrans.com.au) operates services between Brisbane Airport and Brisbane Transit Centre and to the door of all CBD hotels, meeting all major flights seven days a week. Other services are available to the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. Taxis are available, and a trip to the city centre cost around AUS$35.
Tel: (07) 3406 3000.
Website: www.bne.com.au
Brisbane Airport is located northeast of the city, 13km (8 miles) from Brisbane CBD. It is the third busiest in the country, and provides direct flights to every capital city in Australia as well as most destinations in Asia, Oceania and the Middle East. A major expansion and modernisation of the International Terminal is currently under way to accommodate larger aircraft and cater for an increased number of flights.
Facilities include a big Direct Factory Outlet, ATMs, currency exchange, conference rooms (tel: (07) 3406 3066), cafes, bars and restaurants, a multi-denominational prayer room, a tourist info desk, several duty-free shops and car rental from Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Red Spot and Thrifty.
The AirTrain (tel: (07) 3216 3308; website: www.airtrain.com.au) provides a link between the Domestic and International Terminals and Central Railway Station in the city (journey time - 22 minutes). Coachtrans (tel: (07) 3238 4700; website: www.coachtrans.com.au) operates services between Brisbane Airport and Brisbane Transit Centre and to the door of all CBD hotels, meeting all major flights seven days a week. Other services are available to the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. Taxis are available, and a trip to the city centre cost around AUS$35.