Brisbane Airport (BNE)
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(Brisbane, Queensland - QLD, Australia)




An important part of both the Brisbane and Queensland area of Australia, Brisbane Airport (BNE) can be reached from several directions. Located on the north-eastern side of the city, Brisbane Airport is situated alongside Moreton Bay and is edged by the Gateway Motorway on the eastern side, and an inlet from the Coral Sea to the south.

Important roads located in the region surrounding Brisbane Airport include Nudgee Road to the north-east, which leads to the coast and the popular Nudgee Beach. Also worth noting, Kingsford Smith Drive runs in a north-easterly direction on the south side of the airport and intersects the motorway. Further on, Kingsford Smith Drive joins Eagle Farm Road, which is linked to the main Airport Drive by Lomandra Drive.

A number of noteworthy golf courses and parks lie close to Brisbane Airport, such as the Eagle Farm Golf Course to the south, and Nandah Park, Northgate Park and the Nudgee Golf Course to the west. Also of interest, the Brisbane Bicentenary Sports Complex is sited just minutes from the airport, on the north-western side and close to the coast.

The thoroughfare within the grounds of Brisbane Airport itself is known as Airport Drive and travels parallel to the runways, connecting both Dryandra Road and Alpinia Drive. The Airport Drive is edged by Qantas Drive and intersected by Hakea Street and the Perimeter Road. Here are the main directions to Brisbane Airport, starting from a number of prominent outlying areas.


Directions to Brisbane Airport (BNE) from the city centre:

  • Brisbane Airport is located 13 miles / 8 km to the north-east of the city centre
  • The airport has good connections to Brisbane's highway network and is well signposted
  • Major roads that travel to Brisbane Airport include Kingsford Smith Drive, Links Avenue and the Gateway Motorway
  • The journey from the city centre to the airport should take around 25 minutes
  • When travelling to Brisbane Airport during rush hours, be sure to allow extra time in case of traffic delays

Directions to Brisbane Airport (BNE) from the nearby Gold Coast:

  • Major roads that travel to Brisbane Airport include the Gateway Motorway and Airport Drive
  • A small toll charge is payable at the Gateway Bridge
  • Follow the sign posts and then turn into Brisbane Airport (BNE)
  • The journey from the Gold Coast to the airport should take around 75 minutes

Directions to Brisbane Airport (BNE) from the nearby Sunshine Coast:

  • Major roads that travel to Brisbane Airport include the Gateway Motorway and Airport Drive
  • A small toll charge is payable at the Gateway Bridge
  • Follow the sign posts and then turn into Brisbane Airport (BNE)
  • The journey from the Sunshine Coast to the airport should take around 90 minutes



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