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Facilities, Services & General Information

International and Domestic Terminal

Airline Sales Desks

Airport Management

Allowances - Duty free

Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)

Foreign Currency ATMs

Parents Room

Lockers and baggage

Cameras

Car Rental

Check In-International Terminal

Travelex Currency Exchange

Customs

Domestic Flight Connections

Duty Free Shopping

Hand Luggage

Health/Medical

Hotel Reservations

Internet Access

Visitor Information Centre

Airlines

Lost Property

Airline Lounges

Pick Up/ Drop Off

Prayer Room

Public Phones

Quarantine

Prohibited Goods

Security Screening

Shower Facilities

Terminal Shopping

Smoking Policy and Designated Smoking Areas

Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS)

Transport: Trains, Buses, Taxis and Limousines

Travel Insurance

Travel Warnings

 

Airline Sales Desks

Qantas and Air New Zealand Sales/Service desks are located on Level 4 of the International Terminal. You can also purchase airline tickets from Flight Centre on Level 4.

 

Within the Domestic Terminal, the Sales/Service desks are located on Level 1.

 

Airport Management

The Brisbane Airport Corporation Terminal Management office is located on Level 3 of the International Terminal.

Tel: +61 7 3406 3066 Fax: +61 7 3406 3070.

 

Allowances - Duty Free

Arriving International Passengers: You may purchase up to 2250ml of alcohol to bring into Australia. However, you must declare to customs any alcohol over 1125ml purchased here or obtained overseas. Duty and taxes may have to be paid in some circumstances.

 

For more info go to: First Tax & Duty Free Allowances

 

Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)

Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are located on all levels of the International and Domestic Terminals.

 

Foreign Currency ATMS

Travelex has ATMs in both the Domestic and International Terminals at Brisbane Airport, with selected ATMs dispersing New Zealand Dollars, Australian Dollars, US Dollars and the Euro.

 

Parents Room

Baby change rooms / parents rooms are equipped with change tables, bottle warmers and microwaves for your convenience. Parents rooms are located on all levels of the International and Domestic Terminals.

 

Lockers and baggage

NEVER leave bags unattended and never check-in items aboard an aircraft on behalf of others. Checked baggage is security screened.

 

Baggage trolleys are provided free of charge and are located at the Car Park, and on Levels 2 and 4 of the International Terminal. For passenger convenience small trolleys for hand luggage and shopping are provided in the L3 Departures Lounge.

 

Trolleys are located at the car park and Level 1 of the Domestic Terminal.

 

Unfortunately lockers are not available at the Domestic Terminal, however, lockers have recently been installed at the International Terminal (on the ground floor at the entrance to the public car park) and there are also lockers located at the Village Markets and Roma Street Transit Centre in Brisbane City. Please find more information below or call Smartecarte on 1800 808 251.

 

International Terminal

  • The AUD hire amount is determined by locker size (see table below)
  • Payment types – Credit card, AUD notes and coins
  • The service is available 24 hours a day 
  • Lockers are single use only 

Service Fees:

 

Locker Size

 
Initial Hire Period (4 hours)  Initial Fee Second Hire Period (4 hours) Additional Fee Third Hire Period (16 hours)  Total (24 hour period) 
 

Small

 AUD 4.00  AUD 2.00  AUD 2.00  AUD 8.00
 

Medium

 AUD 6.00  AUD 2.00  AUD 2.00  AUD 10.00
 

Large

 AUD 8.00  AUD 2.00  AUD 2.00  AUD 12.00

 Airport Village

 

A limited amount of lockers are also available at the Village Markets, which are located approximately 6 kilometres from the domestic terminal and approximately 3 kilometres from The International Terminal.

 

They are located to the right hand side of the Woolworth's supermarket entrance. These lockers may also assist if you are shopping at the direct factory outlet, which is located directly opposite the village markets. Lockers are available from Monday to Friday between 7am and 10pm and Saturday and Sunday between 7am and 7pm. It is not possible to reserve a locker. 

 

Lockers are coin operated. For further information, please contact Smartecarte on 1800 808 251.

 

Roma Street Transit Centre - Brisbane City

 

Locker facilities are also available at the the Roma Street Transit Centre in Brisbane City, you would need to contact them directly for information regarding this service on free call 1800 632 640.

 

These facilities are useful when travelling into Brisbane Central and Airtrain travels directly from the Terminals to Roma Street Transit Centre (for train timetable enquiries please contact Airtrain on +61 7 3216 3308.

 

Unaccompanied Baggage

 

If you are travelling on from Brisbane you may like to consider sending your luggage ahead as unaccompanied baggage, you can do this from the International terminal, Level 4 by taking your luggage to the Qantas unaccompanied baggage counter where they will send your goods on ahead for you. They can be contacted on 1300 368 747 to determine the cost involved.

  

Cameras

Photos may not be taken in Customs controlled areas and where otherwise indicated. See also Security.

 

Car Rental

Click through here for more information on car rental options and getting around by car.

 

Check In - International Terminal

Check-in is located on Level 4 of the International Terminal for all airlines. Airline check-in is generally open 3 hours before flight departure time. Due to extra security measures you are advised to arrive early for your check-in. Aircraft boarding is called approx 40 minutes prior to departure time so please allow at least 20 minutes to clear Immigration and Security.

 

Within the Domestic Terminal, Check In is located on Level 1.

 

Travelex Currency Exchange

At Brisbane Airport, you can purchase or exchange over 50 major and exotic foreign currencies at one of 12 Travelex stores located at both the International and Domestic Terminals.

www.travelex.com.au

 

Customs

The Customs desk is located on Level 1 of the International Terminal. Please note that all baggage being brought into Australia is subject to screening by Australian Customs Border Protection Service and the Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service for prohibited goods.

 

For more information, please visit the Australian Customs and Protection Service website. For a guide for international travellers to familiarise themselves with restricted goods laws and duty-free concessions, download Know Before You Go from the Australian Customs Border Protection Service website. This brochure is now available in fourteen languages for non-English speaking Australians planning a trip overseas.

 

Domestic Flight Connections

For domestic transfers within the International Terminal using Qantas or Virgin, a domestic check-in desk is located in the Arrivals Hall on Level 2 after Customs processing.

 

Duty Free Shopping

Brisbane International Terminal offers one of the largest duty free shopping precincts in the southern hemisphere. For more information go to our Duty Free Shopping page.

 

Hand Luggage

Contact the airline you are travelling with to find out what can be taken on board the aircraft. Carry on baggage must not contain any sharp implements or other prohibited items. For more information on security go to the Brisbane Airport Security section of this website.

 

Health/Medical

Passengers with a bona fide medical condition may carry a medical kit containing appropriate medical equipment. These passengers should carry evidence such as a doctor's certificate to substantiate their condition and also obtain airline approval prior to travel.

 

Click on these links for a map showing the location of the defibrillators in the International Terminal and Domestic Terminal buildings.

 

Hotel Reservations and Transfers

Reservations and tickets for transfers to your accommodation can be made at the Visitors Information Service and bookings desk provided by Southern Queensland Tourism or at the accommodation booking boards located on Level 2 of the International Terminal and Level 1 of the Domestic Terminal.

 

Internet Access

Internet Kiosks are available on Levels 2, 3 and 4 of the International Terminal. AUD 2.00 for 20 mins.

 

Visitor Information Centre

The Visitor Information Service and Bookings desk on Arrivals Level 2 operated by Southern Queensland Tourism provides booking services for accommodation and tickets for transfers including coach, rail and limousine, tour bookings and theme park tickets and passes.

 

Airlines

If you need to contact your airline, local telephone numbers and web addresses please go to our Airline Contacts page.

 

Lost Property

Enquiries regarding lost property in the International Terminal can be made at the Visitors Information Desk located on Level 2 of the International Terminal (Tel: +61 7 3406 3190) .

 

For enquiries regarding lost property in the Domestic Terminal please call: Qantas Terminal +61 7 3867 3264, Virgin Blue Terminal +61 7 3114 8150 or Jetstar (Common User Terminal) +61 7 3305 9233. 

 

For lost baggage, please refer to your airline at Airline Contacts. For property lost on the TBus please call staff parking on +61 7 3406 3165.

 

Airline Lounges

Qantas Club Lounge International Terminal - + 61 7 3307 9212

Qantas Club Lounge Domestic Terminal - + 61 73867 3670

The Blue Room Virgin Blue Domestic Terminal - + 61 7 3114 7122 (or 7121)

 

Pick Up/ Drop Off

Due to Government security regulations, public parking anywhere in the vicinity of any airport terminal outside of the allocated spaces in the public car parks is not permitted. Visitors may drop off or pick up passengers in front of the terminals (maximum 2 minutes).

 

Cars parked outside of the public car parks or left unattended at the terminal will be towed away. Click here for more information on Airport Parking.

 

Prayer Room

A multi-denominational prayer room is located on Level 4 of the International Terminal.

 

Conference Rooms

For use of the Conference Room facilities located on Level 3 (prior to proceeding through Customs) of the International Terminal please contact the Brisbane Airport Corporation Terminal Management Office on Tel: +61 7 3406 3066 or fax: +61 7 3406 3070.

 

Public Pay Phones / Telephones

TriTel operate the public pay phones in the International Terminal.

 

Tritel phones accept payment by all Australian coins, credit cards, Tritel Smart phone cards or "Free to Caller" calls (including 1800 numbers).

 

Phone cards can be purchased from News Travels located on Levels 2, 3 & 4 of the International Terminal, or Newslink located on Level 2 of the Domestic Terminal. Phone cards can also be purchased from Southern Queensland Tourism located on Level 2 of the International Terminal, or Level 1 of the Domestic Terminal.

 

Quarantine

The Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service enquiries desk is located on Level 2 of the International Terminal. Tel: +61 7 3837 7777.

 

Prohibited Goods

For safety reasons the following items cannot be taken on board aircraft:

* any sharp implement * lighter fluid * gas cartridges and refills * acid * mercury * paint * firearms (including toy guns) * ammunition * knives * explosives * other weapons.

If you have any queries about on-board safety please contact your airline.

 

Security Screening

All embarking passengers must go through a security screening point before boarding a flight. All hand luggage (including handbag, camera etc) will be put through an X-ray machine and may be subject to search.

 

All knives or cutting implements such as nail scissors and pocket knives or sharp pointed objects are prohibited as hand luggage.

 

These items should be packed in your check in luggage for travel. Prohibited items detected during the screening process may not be returned to the passenger. X-ray machines generally will not damage photographic film. Ask the attendant if you are unsure. All laptop computers must have their batteries removed for inspection.

 

Refer here for a comprehensive list of prohibited items and a list of dangerous goods.

 

Shower Facilities

At the International Terminal, showers are available on Levels 2, 3 and 4, and Levels 1 and 2 of the Domestic Terminals. The shower facilities are free of charge.

 

Terminal Shopping

Terminal shopping includes a wide variety of Duty Free goods and local, leisure and lifestyle outlets, designer fashion, fine art, sporting goods and Australian souvenirs. For more information go to Duty Free Shopping or Shopping and Dining.

 

Smoking Policy and Designated Smoking Areas

There are no smoking areas within the Brisbane Airport International and Domestic Terminal buildings.

 

As per the final changes to the Queensland Government anti-smoking laws, which took effect on 1 July 2006, smoking is allowed outside the entrance to the terminal buildings when standing more than 4 metres from an entrance.

 

A smoking balcony is located on Level 3 of the International Terminal after security.

 

Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS)

The Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) enables you to claim a refund of the goods and services tax (GST) and wine equalisation tax (WET) that you pay on goods you buy in Australia.

 

To claim a refund you must:

• Spend AUD300.00 or more in the one store and get a single tax invoice

• Buy goods no more than 30 days before departure

• Wear or carry the goods on board and present them along with your tax invoice, passport and boarding pass to a TRS facility prior to departing

Claims are only available up to 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your flight.

 

Transport: Trains, Buses, Taxis and Limousines

For all transport needs see the Visitor Information Desk on Level 1 of the Domestic Terminal or Level 2 of the International Termainl or visit our Transport Options page

 

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance can be purchased from Flight Centre on Level 4 or Travelex on Level 2 and Level 4 of the International Terminal.

You can obtain more information on travel insurance from the Travelex or Flight Centre websites.

 

Travel Warnings

Please visit the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs website for the latest travel advisories at the Smarttraveller website.

 

 

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