Getting to Brisbane
Brisbane Airports
Brisbane has two airport terminals (domestic and international) a couple of kilometres apart. Because many international flights to Australia make their first stop in Sydney, some overseas visitors may actually arrive and depart via domestic connections. There is a shuttle service operating between the international and domestic terminals. It runs every 10 minutes in the morning and every 20 minutes in the afternoon and costs $2.50.
Both terminals have currency exchanges, ATMs, car rental desks, and a range of shops. For more information and maps, please refer to the Brisbane Airport Corporation website.
| Approximate flight duration to Brisbane (hours) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 9.30 | Singapore | 8.00 | Hong Kong | 8.45 |
| Taipei | 9.00 | Bangkok | 10.15 | Seoul | 12.00 |
| Auckland | 3.15 | Los Angeles | 15.00 | London | 21.45 |
Getting to your hotel
The airport is approximately 13 kms from the city centre. In normal traffic, the trip will take approximately 20-25 minutes, but in peak times (7.30-9am and 4-6pm) allow up to 45 minutes.
Taxi
Taxis will be the best option for most visitors. A trip to the city hotels (including the Brisbane Novotel) will cost about $20 plus a $1 airport surcharge.
Bus
A Coachtrans airport shuttle service runs regularly between the airport and the Brisbane Transit Centre in Roma Street, stopping at the Novotel Brisbane en route. Price is $11 one-way.