Brisbane Airport upgrade

[fletty]

We parked at the terminal and flew HLO on the weekend. Walking out of the car park into the same level security checkpoint was very quick and convenient.

 

[Katie]

For anyone going through BNE Intl without lounge access or when lounges are closed, Boost Juice and Subway have recently closed.

The rumour I heard from someone working at one of those establishments is "Emirates bought the space and are putting in a Chinese food place".
I'm not sure how many levels of whispers are involved in that one ...

 

[Montien]

BNE is currently in the middle of a massive $5B transformation. The "Emirates" part of the rumor is actually Emirates Leisure Retail, who just won a major contract to deliver 13 new outlets at the International Terminal.

 

[hwy]

Immigration lines in BNE are constantly nuts busy- both arriving and departing with the works happening. Not very much fun at all.

 

[QF WP]

I'm surprised that my daughter didn't complain to me after her recent trip to VLA - they are two of her favourites! Interesting to see how long it takes and how i affects traffic flow and time to get through the terminal (in either direction).

 

[NM]

Mrs NM's recent experience at BNE Int as follows:

• Outbound - morning of 01/01/2026, pretty smooth and quick with on-line check-in, both security and immigration no issues or delays. Was in the lounge within 15 mins of dropping her at the airport.
• Inbound - afternoon of 21/01/2026, long queues and long waits for immigration and customs. She was travelling J and hand-luggage only, and took over an hour from landing to exiting customs.

 

[AIRwin]

New passport control operational tomorrow:

New passport control at Brisbane Airport for spring school holidays

School holiday travellers will be first to experience Brisbane Airport's new international departure journey, with a 12-lane passport control area operational from tomorrow.The new passport control point has been relocated upstairs to Level 4 of the International Terminal, alongside the new...

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[AIRwin]

Brisbane Airport to create iconic plane spotting area

Brisbane Airport is wrapping up its 100th anniversary celebrations by unveiling plans for a brand-new plane spotting area that honours aviation history while inspiring future generations of aviators.The centerpiece will be the tail of a decommissioned Fokker F28 Fellowship aircraft, installed as...

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I visited today around 2 months after it opened:

Brisbane Airport's iconic plane spotting area ready for takeoff

Brisbane Airport’s iconic new plane spotting location, Fellowship Place, will open to the public on Sunday 19 July.Created as a gift to the city to mark Brisbane Airport’s centenary, the purpose-built destination offers one of the best vantage points to watch aircraft arrive and depart.The new...

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