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Brisbane International Airport (BNE)

Location: The airport is situated eight miles (13km) northeast of Brisbane, and within easy driving distance of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
Time: GMT +10.
Contacts: Tel: +61 (0)7 3406 3000.
Transfer between terminals: The Domestic and International terminals are located one mile (2km) apart; an Airtrain service and taxis link the two terminals.
Getting to the city: The Airtrain Rail Link departs every 15 minutes to and from the Brisbane Central Business District, taking around 20 minutes. There is also a direct link to the Gold Coast that takes 90 minutes. Coachtrans connects to Brisbane, as well as to the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Taxis, limousines and airport buses are also available from both terminals.
Car rental: The main car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty.
Facilities: There are cafes, bars, and restaurants; bureaux de change and ATMs; duty-free shopping facilities, and a variety of other shopping opportunities. Hotel reservation and visitor information services are also available.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available at both terminals.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.brisbaneairport.com.au
See full guide to Brisbane International

Cairns International Airport (CNS)

Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) north of Cairns.
Time: GMT +10.
Contacts: Tel: +61 (0)7 4052 3888.
Transfer between terminals: A covered walkway connects the Domestic and International terminals (about a five minute walk).
Getting to the city: There is an airport shuttle bus service to hotels and the city centre and taxi ranks are located directly outside the arrival halls. Most major hotels operate courtesy bus services to and from the airport.
Car rental: Avis, Red Spot, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty are represented at the airport and can be found in the international arrivals hall or in the central concourse of the domestic terminal.
Facilities: Shops, restaurants, bars, currency exchange and ATMs, baby-changing facilities, showers and baggage storage are available in domestic and international terminals. Duty-free shops are also available, and mobile phone rental is available in the international terminal. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Parking: Long-term and short-term car parking is located adjacent to the International and Domestic terminals.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.cairnsport.com.au
See full guide to Cairns International

Coolangatta Airport (OOL)

Location: Gold Coast Airport is located on the Gold Coast Highway, one mile (3km) from Coolangatta.
Time: GMT +10.
Contacts: Tel: +61 (0)7 5589 1100.
Getting to the city: A free Airport Link shuttle links to public transport outside the airport on the Gold Coast Highway. The Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle operates from the airport to most accommodation along the Gold Coast strip, but services must be pre-booked. Taxis are available outside the terminal building, and several limousine hire companies operate from the airport. A Transport and Information desk is located outside the International Arrivals hall.
Car rental: Car rental companies, including Avis, Hertz, Budget, Thrifty and Europcar, are located opposite the check-in counters.
Facilities: A Travelex currency exchange booth is located in the International terminal. Other facilities include cafes, bars and snack bars, Internet kiosks, various shops and duty-free stores. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Parking: Short and long-term parking is available adjacent to the terminal building. Disabled parking spaces are available in both lots with direct access to the walkway linking to the terminal building.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.goldcoastairport.com.au
See full guide to Gold Coast Airport

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