Brisbane Departures
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Brisbane airport’s online departure board lists all flights with their times, plus cancellations and delays.
Arriving at the airport at least two hours in advance will give you enough time to check-in, pass through security checks and reach your gate on time.
Brisbane offers an abundance of budget parking solutions if you’re travelling on a tight budget.
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Arriving at BNE
BNE handles more than 22 million passenger departures and 190,000 departing flights annually – making it one of Australia’s busiest airports. While flight delays may occur from time to time, BNE works tirelessly to minimize them as much as possible.
When arriving for your flight, it’s advisable to check-in online or via an airline app two hours in advance and arrive at the airport at least two hours early in order to check-in, collect your boarding pass, and pass through security without delay.
Once in the departures lounge, there are bars and cafes where you can relax before your flight, as well as shops selling everything from perfume to sports goods and electronics. Remember the rules regarding taking liquids, aerosols and gels on board your flight – CASA offers helpful information at their “Can I Pack That?” website for this. Brisbane also provides independent shuttle services as well as car rental companies for travellers driving themselves directly to the airport.
Departing from BNE
Departing BNE can vary depending on your airline of choice; it’s generally advised that domestic flights arrive two hours prior to their scheduled departure while long-haul flights need three. This allows enough time to check-in, drop bags off at your gate, grab coffee, and find your seat.
Virgin Australia and Qantas provide special check-in areas; other airlines have separate counters nearby that are easy to locate. Large information screens display both your boarding gate number and check-in counter number for your flight.
If you’re flying with a carry-on bag, be aware of volume limits for powders, liquids, aerosols and gels – see CASA website for full details. Getting to and from Brisbane airport is straightforward with public transport options such as car hire or taxis available to get you there without too much fuss; check KAYAK for flights directly into Brisbane Airport while visiting its interactive terminal map to plan the best route!
Checking in at BNE
Travellers flying out of Brisbane Airport are encouraged to check-in online or at a self-check-in kiosk if they possess an e-passport in order to minimize waiting times at the terminals and kiosks. Arrive two hours prior to domestic flights and one hour for international ones for optimal results.
Avoid delays by checking the BNE online departure board to view the most up-to-date flight status information, including delays, cancellations and gate changes. It provides real-time updates regarding flight delays, cancellations and gate changes.
Make use of BNE’s complimentary terminal transfer bus between its Domestic and International terminals to enjoy a smooth experience, or walk or hire a car – BNE provides parking options such as on-airport, off-airport and car share services – before departing for your flight, be aware that CASA enforces volume restrictions on powders, liquids, aerosols and gels as well as entry requirements on its website for your destination country.
Flight delays at BNE
Flight delays at BNE are generally rare and airport officials work to limit them as much as possible, however it’s advisable to always double-check your flight status online before heading out and arriving two hours early in order to clear security smoothly and relax in the departures lounge while waiting for your flight.
Booking flights between Ngurah Rai Intl Airport and Brisbane Airport as early as possible can save money and provide greater selection; booking early could even help avoid ticket price increases nearer departure date.
In February 2024, on time flight performance at BNE averaged 73.1 percent for arrivals and 74.5 percent for departures, as calculated using data provided by Bonza Airlines, Jetstar Airways, QantasLink Rex Airlines and Skytrans.
