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Airports in Queensland
Brisbane Airport
The airport is situated eight miles (13km) northeast of Brisbane.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Location
The airport is situated eight miles (13km) northeast of Brisbane.Getting to the city
The Airtrain Rail Link departs every 15 minutes to and from the Brisbane Central Business District. It operates between 5.15am and 10pm, taking about 20 minutes. There is also a direct link to the Gold Coast. Taxis, limousines and airport buses are also available from both terminals.
Time
GMT +10.Car rental
Car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Redspot and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis
Black & White Cabs and Yellow Cab Co can be hailed at the airport. A A$3.70 airport pick-up fee is charged in the airport taxi ranks, and the meter fee is added to this cost.
Transfer between terminals
The Airport Transfer Bus takes passengers between terminals and from both terminals to the Skygate shopping precinct for free.
Facilities
The airport includes cafes, bars, and restaurants, bureaux de change and ATMs, duty-free shopping facilities, and a huge variety of other shopping opportunities. Hotel reservation and visitor information services are also available.
Parking
Short-term parking is adjacent to the terminals; long-term parking is connected to the terminal via a covered walkway. The Airpark is further from the terminals and is accessible by the complimentary 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 the Gold Coast Highway, one mile (3km) from Coolangatta.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Location
Gold Coast Airport is located on the Gold Coast Highway, one mile (3km) from Coolangatta.Getting to the city
The SkyBus Byron Bay Express runs daily services from the airport to a centrally located stop in Byron Bay on Jonson Street, and the SkyBus Gold Coast Airport Shuttle connects the airport to the most popular tourist locations. TransLink's integrated network includes G:link trams, Surfside Buslines and Queensland Rail, with Routes 777 and 760 departing from the airport. Taxis are available at the southern end of the terminal, outside the domestic arrivals area.
Time
GMT +10.Car rental
Car rental companies, including Avis, Hertz, Budget, Thrifty and Europcar, are located opposite the check-in counters.
Facilities
Travelex has currency exchange and ATM facilities at the airport. Other facilities include cafes, bars and snack bars, wifi, various shops and duty-free stores. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Parking
Short- and long-term parking is available adjacent to the terminal building. Disabled parking spaces are available in both lots with direct access to the walkway linking to the terminal building.