Where to sleep in Brisbane airport (Queensland, Australia)

Brisbane International airport (BNE) is the main gateway into the capital city of Queensland state in Australia for travellers arriving by air. Those who book flights to this Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar hub typically travel to Brisbane city (13 kilometres from the airport), Logan City (28 km. away), the Gold Coast (76 km. from this point) or the Sunshine Coast (82 km. away).

When visiting other Australian destinations from abroad, flying to closer airports such as Sydney (more info at the end of this post) or Melbourne is in all probability more convenient. BNE handles overseas air routes to Canada, USA, Asia, the South Pacific, the Middle East and New Zealand, as well as up to 50 domestic connections to cities like Adelaide, Cairns, Perth, Newcastle and the country’s capital, Canberra. That is why many passengers who land here after a long-haul journey book a hotel in Brisbane airport or within short driving distance of its terminals to spend the night before catching their connecting flight towards a domestic destination in Australia. Scroll down to find both budget friendly and business class recommendations.

How many terminals are there in Brisbane airport?

Brisbane airport has 2 terminal buildings, a domestic one and an international one. You can find an Emirates Lounge, several airline business lounges and Plaza Premium VIP passenger lounges in the International Terminal, and a Qantas Club and two other passenger lounges in the domestic building. An inter-terminal free shuttle bus line transports travellers between the two terminals and from them to the nearby Shopping Center and the Novotel queue Brisbane airport hotel.

Transport from Brisbane airport to the city and nearby hotels

If you want to travel from Brisbane airport in Australia to the downtown, from the domestic or the international terminal to your hotel or to anywhere else in Queensland, you have several ground transportation options to choose from: taxis (the authorized companies are 13cabs and Black & White cabs), rental cars (cheap rates are offered by Hertz, SIXT, Abis, Budget and Enterprise on site), Uber, Rideshare, Express Skybus or private shuttle transfers to Brisbane city centre, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast offered by Con-x-ion, which has ticket kiosks on each terminal.

Hotels near the terminals of Brisbane airport in Australia

Pullman hotel in Brisbane airport

The Pullman Brisbane airport hotel stands only 250 metres away from the terminal buildings, and features an outdoor pool open all year round, a sun terrace, a fitness centre and an onsite bar & restaurant. The guest rooms, which can be double with either one extralarge bed or two double beds, as well as the suites, are all equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, a kettle and a private bathroom with bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.

Ibis Brisbane airport hotel

This Ibis hotel is conveniently situated a 5-minute walk from the domestic terminal of Brisbane airport in Queensland, Australia, and a 10-minute drive from its international terminal. Also located by the area’s most important conference centre, it affords beautiful views of the bay. Among its guest services, we count an onsite restaurant where you can enjoy breakfast daily, free WiFi connection and 24-hour front desk, while rooms have work desks, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with shower.

Comfort Inn Northgate hotel close to Brisbane airport

The Comfort Inn hotel can be reached in 8 minutes by car after landing in BNE; they also provide free shuttle services to confirmed guests between 6:30 and 11:00 every day and their premises are separated from the nearby Northgate train station by a 5-minute drive. The different types of accommodation offered include studio apartments featuring one or two bedrooms and spacious villas, all of them with fully equipped kitchen. Besides, travellers can enjoy free WiFi, laundry service, free parking, an outdoor pool, conference and meeting spaces and a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner during their stay.

Ibis budget hotel near Brisbane airport

This option is the one offering the lowest nightly rates in this post. In fact, in spite of being located about 5 kilometres away from Brisbane airport, this Ibis Budget hotel is easily accessible by taxi from the passenger terminals and can successfuly cater to every need of travellers on a short overnight layover. Its guest rooms have TV, private bathroom, queen beds or bunk beds, and extra amenities that will make your stay much more pleasant such as morning continental breakfast, onsite snack vending machines, microwaved meals available and open WiFi at no charge in the communal zones.