Our Review of Brisbane Airport

Our Review of Brisbane Airport

At Plan Your Trips, we have analyzed hundreds of airports around the world, gaining a clear understanding of what users expect when visiting an airport. With this know-how, we have created this guide, placing passengers at the forefront of everything, aiming to simplify and enhance the airport experience.

In this Guide, our goal is to present information in a manner that is both quick and reliable. Recognizing that passengers often have limited time and may be in a hurry, we strive to ensure that they do not waste time unnecessarily.

Another key focus of our guide is to highlight the strengths of the airport and also the weaknesses, and in some cases, offer recommendations to travelers. In alignment with this approach, we provide users with aggregated information on delays and on-time performance, analyzing both airlines and individual flights.

Pros and Cons of Brisbane Airport

PROS

Location: BNE Airport is located approximately 14 kilometers (9 miles) from Brisbane CBD, the city center, making it easy to access. It is a good starting point for exploring Queensland and has good road and public transportation connections to the city.

Clean and Modern Facilities: There are many different stores, eateries, and lounges at the airport. With features like VIP services and cozy waiting spaces, it accommodates both business travelers and leisure passengers.

Hub: Brisbane Airport is a hub for Alliance Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Toll Aviation and Virgin Australia. It has direct flights to major cities in Asia, the Pacific, and North America.

Accessibility: There are several ways to get to the airport from the city center, including buses, taxis, ride-sharing services, and the Airtrain.

Efficiency: The airport is known for its quick security checks and effective luggage handling.

 

CONS

Peak Time Congestion: The airport can get crowded during peak travel hours, resulting in longer wait times and can sometimes result in unpleasant experience.

Traffic Due to Overcrowding: Longer lines and a busier environment are the result of heavy traffic at the airport during holidays and the busiest travel seasons.

Parking Costs: People who use long-term parking choices may find the airport’s parking costs to be too expensive.

Walking Distance: Walking distance between the terminals will be long. So, try to use transfer options like transfer bus, Airtrain, etc. between terminals.

Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide)

There are Two Terminals: The Domestic Terminal and the International Terminal are the two primary terminals at Brisbane Airport. You may have to use an Airtrain or bus to move between the terminals. Be careful to find out which terminal your flight leaves from so you can plan your time properly.

Transportation to and from Brisbane Airport: Airtrain, buses, taxis, ride-sharing services, and shuttles all provide good connections between the airport and the city center.

Check-in Areas:

• Domestic Terminal: Level 1 (Departures) is where the check-in counters are situated.
• International Terminal: Level 4 (Departures) of the international terminal is where you may check in. This floor offers a variety of amenities, including food and drink outlets, ATMs, currency exchange, information desks, and others.

Dining & Shopping: A wide range of stores, eateries, and cafés are available at both terminals. There’s duty-free shopping, retail establishments for last-minute items, and a variety of alternatives, from fast snacks to dinners.

Family-Friendly Facilities: Brisbane Airport offers parent rooms, baby changing rooms, and children’s play spaces as family-friendly amenities.

Lounges: There are several lounges, which provide cozy seats, food, drinks, and a peaceful environment, and a quiet place to relax before your flight.

Additional Services: Free Wi-Fi, medical aid, luggage storage, and information desks to assist with inquiries are all offered by the airport.

How we calculate On Time Performance

On various pages of our website, you will encounter a metric widely utilized in aviation and other forms of transportation known as OTP (On Time Performance). We believe that providing this metric assists passengers in planning their trips and exploring alternatives before purchasing their flight tickets.

We calculate the On Time Performance for all flights and airlines, when we have enough data to do so. In certain instances, it may not be feasible to accurately compute the On-Time Performance for a specific flight or airline due to inadequate or non-representative data, which could result in misleading conclusions.

Our calculation of On Time Performance and delay information solely relies on arrival times. This approach is chosen over calculating departure delays, as we consider arrival punctuality to be of primary concern to passengers.

The On Time Performance displayed on our website is calculated as follows:

• On Time: Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time, or earlier. In the absence of data for a specific flight, we assume the flight arrives on time, to avoid penalizing airlines for data unavailability.
• Moderate Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 15 to 30 minutes.
• Significant Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 30 to 60 minutes.
• Major Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay exceeding 60 minutes.
• Average Delay: The average delay is calculated by considering flights that arrive early as having a delay of 0 minutes. Early arrivals do not contribute to reducing the average delay calculation

Some Stats

Annual Passengers Evolution

Airlines with more flight operations (last 3 months)

Airlines with best on-time performance at Brisbane Airport (last 3 months)

Routes with more flights from Brisbane Airport (last month)