Flights to Brisbane
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Brisbane is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,680-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Gold Coast Airport (OOL, 91 km), Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane International Airport | BNE | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,680 ft | 13 ft |
| Gold Coast Airport | OOL | 91 km (57 mi) | 8,176 ft | 21 ft |
| Sunshine Coast Airport | MCY | 97 km (60 mi) | 9,186 ft | 15 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,680 ft, BNE can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 13 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Brisbane
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane to Sydney | Australia | 733 km (455 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Brisbane to Melbourne | Australia | 1,375 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Brisbane to Newcastle | Australia | 619 km (385 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Brisbane to Canberra | Australia | 944 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Brisbane to Central Coast | Australia | 682 km (424 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Brisbane to Geelong | Australia | 1,436 km (892 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Brisbane to Wollongong | Australia | 800 km (497 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Brisbane to Townsville | Australia | 1,111 km (690 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Brisbane to Cairns | Australia | 1,390 km (864 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Brisbane to Ballarat | Australia | 1,413 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Brisbane to Nouméa | New Caledonia | 1,471 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Brisbane to Kingston | Norfolk Island | 1,473 km (915 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Brisbane to São Paulo | Brazil | 13,963 km (8,676 mi) | about 18 h 39 min |
| Brisbane to Johannesburg | South Africa | 11,636 km (7,230 mi) | about 15 h 40 min |
| Brisbane to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 14,149 km (8,792 mi) | about 18 h 53 min |
| Brisbane to Santiago | Chile | 11,823 km (7,346 mi) | about 15 h 54 min |
| Brisbane to Cape Town | South Africa | 11,680 km (7,258 mi) | about 15 h 43 min |
| Brisbane to Durban | South Africa | 11,148 km (6,927 mi) | about 15 h 3 min |
| Brisbane to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 12,362 km (7,682 mi) | about 16 h 36 min |
| Brisbane to Belo Horizonte | Brazil | 14,438 km (8,971 mi) | about 19 h 16 min |
| Brisbane to Shanghai | China | 7,334 km (4,557 mi) | about 10 h 9 min |
| Brisbane to Chongqing | China | 8,040 km (4,996 mi) | about 11 h 3 min |
| Brisbane to Chengdu | China | 8,293 km (5,153 mi) | about 11 h 23 min |
| Brisbane to Beijing | China | 8,396 km (5,217 mi) | about 11 h 31 min |
| Brisbane to Guangzhou | China | 7,062 km (4,388 mi) | about 9 h 48 min |
| Brisbane to Shenzhen | China | 6,960 km (4,325 mi) | about 9 h 40 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Brisbane?
Brisbane International Airport (BNE) is the closest large airport at 13 km (8 mi). The others, OOL, MCY, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BNE from Brisbane city centre?
13 km (8 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Brisbane on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.