Brisbane Airport Reviews

Brisbane’s first airport was actually Eagle Farm Airport which was built in 1925. Brisbane was the headquarters of the Supreme Commander of Allied forces in the South West Pacific Area, General Douglas MacArthur, during the Second World War. But, by the 1970s, it was clear that the facilities at Eagle Farm Airport were inadequate for a city of Brisbane’s size and anticipated growth. This had led to the construction of Brisbane Airport in 1988, to be built immediately north east of Eagle Farm Airport.

Let’s learn more about Brisbane Airport (BNE) in this review.

Aesthetics

Sleeping at the airport is allowed according to Brisbane Airport reviews. Comfy couches are available both landside and airside. Those who have visited both the International and Domestic terminals favor the International terminal for better sleeping options. Free showers and restrooms are available in both terminals.

To know your way at BNE, a visitors’ information center is located on the level 2 of the international terminal, and passenger information desks are on the ground floor of the domestic terminal. Since the airport is open for 24 hours, free WiFi is available for 8 hours or up to 500mb. Additionally, Internet kiosks are available on Levels 2, 3, and 4 of the International Terminal. Rate is AUD 2.00 (20 minutes).

There are plenty of cafés, fast-food outlets, and bars at Brisbane Airport. Options in the International Terminal include a pizza outlet, bakeries, and a pub. In the Domestic Terminal, options include snack bars and cafés. A large selection of fashion and gift shops, as well as duty-free shopping options, is available on levels 3 and 4 of the International Terminal. There is a newsagent and a surf clothing shop in the Domestic Terminal. A free shuttle service connects to the nearby Skygate shopping precinct, which offers further retail options.

Directions

Driving your way to the airport, BNE is located on Airport Drive, with direct links off the M1 Gateway Motorway (Exit 108) and East West Arterial Road. From central Brisbane, take the northbound M3, which leads onto the M7. This road leads directly to the airport complex. The journey time from central Brisbane is roughly 15 minutes.
Hotel shuttles in several areas provide airport transportation service to their guests either for a fee or as a courtesy. Airtrain operates train transportation between the airport, Brisbane City, and the Gold Coast from the Domestic and International Terminals. Taxi service is provided by Black & White Cabs and Yellow Cab. You can pick up a taxi at the northern end of arrivals on level 2.

Location – Traffic – Service

Brisbane Airport is situated 13 km (8 miles) northeast of Brisbane, and is the major hub for Virgin Australia and a secondary hub for Qantas, and is also a hub for Alliance Airlines, Jetstar Airways, and Tigerair Australia. BNE is the primary international airport serving Brisbane and South East Queensland, and has 2 terminals and a private flight facility for Hawker Pacific and Brisbane Jet Base. It has 3 runways.
Since Brisbane has the third-highest number of domestic connections in Australia following Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane Airport is the third-busiest Australian airport by aircraft movements; they were able to accommodate almost 22 million passengers last year.

Airport/Terminal Map

Contact Information:

• Airport Code:        BNE
• Phone Number:    +61 7 3406 3000
• Website URL:       http://www.bne.com.au/
• Address:               11 The Circuit, Brisbane Airport QLD 4008, Australia

Conclusion

Checking through Brisbane Airport reviews on Skytrax, the airport only got an overall score of 4/10 based from 151 feedback posted online. Being at a below-average score was because the most recent comments of passengers are negative. Complaints arose from disorganized lines, unfriendly staff, and poorly managed facilities. However, given the continuous complaints of customers and passengers, BNE has always been one of the best airports to use when it comes to Australian destinations.

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