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Airports in Queensland
Brisbane Airport
The airport sits about eight miles (13 km) northeast of Brisbane’s central business district.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Location
The airport sits about eight miles (13 km) northeast of Brisbane’s central business district.Getting to the city
The Airtrain rail link to Brisbane City departs every 15 minutes during peak times and takes around 20 minutes. It operates from roughly 5am on weekdays and ends around 10pm. A service route via the Gold Coast is also available. Taxis, rideshares, limousines, and airport coaches are available from both terminals.
Time
GMT +10.Car rental
Major companies such as Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Redspot, and Thrifty have desks at the airport.
Airport Taxis
Black & White Cabs and Yellow Cab Co operate from designated ranks at both terminals.
Transfer between terminals
A free airport bus connects the International and Domestic terminals and also the Skygate shopping precinct.
Facilities
Both terminals offer cafés, bars, restaurants, currency exchange desks, ATMs, duty-free shopping, and visitor information services.
Parking
Short-term parking is located adjacent to the terminals, while long-term parking is linked by a covered walkway. A budget Airpark lot further away is accessible via a free shuttle service.
Cairns International
The airport is situated four miles (7km) north of Cairns.
Cairns International (CNS)
Location
The airport is situated four miles (7km) north of Cairns.Getting to the city
There is an airport shuttle bus service to hotels and the city centre and taxi ranks are located directly outside the arrival halls. Most major hotels operate courtesy bus services to and from the airport.
Time
GMT +10.Car rental
Avis, Red Spot, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty are represented at the airport and can be found in the Arrivals Halls of T1 and T2.
Transfer between terminals
A covered walkway connects the Domestic and International terminals (about a five minute walk).
Facilities
Shops, restaurants, bars, currency exchange and ATMs, baby-changing facilities, showers and baggage storage are available in domestic and international terminals. Duty-free shops are also available and facilities for the disabled are good.
Parking
The airport has drive-up-and-park rates as well as long-term parking.
Gold Coast Airport
Gold Coast Airport is located on Terminal Drive, Bilinga, near the Gold Coast Highway, approximately 1.8 miles (3km) from Coolangatta.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Location
Gold Coast Airport is located on Terminal Drive, Bilinga, near the Gold Coast Highway, approximately 1.8 miles (3km) from Coolangatta.Getting to the city
Public transport includes TransLink bus Routes 777 and 760 departing from the airport. Route 777 provides a direct link to Broadbeach South tram station, while Route 760 connects to Varsity Lakes train station. Taxi ranks and rideshare pick-up zones are at the southern end of the terminal, outside Domestic Arrivals. Shared shuttle services also operate from the airport to major Gold Coast destinations.
Time
UTC +10 (Queensland standard time, no daylight saving).Car rental
Car rental companies, including Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, and SIXT, have counters in the Domestic Arrivals Hall. Vehicles can be collected from the designated rental area near the terminal.
Facilities
Currency exchange and ATM facilities are available, along with cafés, bars, snack bars, WiFi, shops, and duty-free outlets. Facilities for passengers with disabilities are well provided.
Parking
Short- and long-term parking are available adjacent to the terminal building. Designated disabled parking bays are located in both parking areas, with direct access via walkways to the terminal.