Overview: Parking at Brisbane Airport
At Brisbane Airport, you will find three types of parking services to cater to your preferences: car parks with shuttle services, valet services, and those within walking distance.
Generally, you can expect to find car parks with shuttle services to be the most affordable Brisbane Airport car parks, while car parks within walking distance will be the most convenient, albeit the most expensive. Below you can find specific car parks based on budget, proximity to the airport terminals, and valet services.
Most Affordable: Brisbane Airport Parking with Shuttle Services
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Off-site car parks with shuttle services are ideal for budget-conscious travellers seeking convenience. Parking at a car park with shuttle services will mean you will need to arrive 20 - 30 minutes before you need to check in. In doing so, you will save significantly on costs. Shuttle transfers routinely run on-demand or in 5 - 10 minute increments, so you're never left waiting. As for security features, most off-site car parks offer 24/7 CCTV with security patrols and perimeter fencing.
Arrival: Drive up to the car park, check in with an attendant using your confirmation email, park your car or hand over your keys, unload your luggage, and you will be directed to a shuttle bus to take you to the terminals.
Return: On your return, call the number on your booking confirmation after collecting your baggage if you're parked in a private car park like Andrews Airport Parking Brisbane. The shuttle bus will then be sent to pick you up and drop you back off at the car park within minutes. If you parked with an official airport car park like AIRPARK, you may need to wait for the next shuttle bus to arrive at the designated collection point.
Among the various car parks with shuttle services that you will find at Brisbane Airport, we recommend:
Andrew’s Airport Parking Brisbane
Rated 4.5 / 5 with over 900 Google reviews
Andrews Airport Parking Brisbane is the largest off-airport car parking facility in Brisbane, renowned for its exceptional personalized service, 24/7 operation, and additional car servicing options. Travellers can choose from a range of car washing services, from basic exterior cleans to deluxe interior and exterior detailing, making it a one-stop solution for parking and vehicle maintenance.
Currently, Andrews exclusively offers undercover parking spaces, ensuring maximum protection for your vehicle. Plus, enjoy free, on-demand shuttle transfers to all airport terminals as soon as you arrive at the car park and return from your trip.
Many travellers consider Andrews Airport Parking Brisbane the top choice. Don’t just take our word for it—check out Andrews Airport Parking reviews below to see why it’s so highly rated.
- Hours: 24/7
- Service: Shuttle
- Distance to International Terminal: 5 - 7 minutes away
- Distance to Domestic Terminal: 8 minutes away
- Covered Parking: Included in booking
- Height Restrictions: 4.0 metres; boats, caravans, and motorhomes can be parked upon request
- Cancellation Policy: 48-hours pre-arrival
- Important: This service is exclusively for airport parking, not terminal parking.
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AIRPARK BRISBANE
Rated 3.6 / 5 with over 440 Google reviews
AIRPARK Brisbane Airport is one of Brisbane's on-site, open-air, official Brisbane domestic airport car parks available to travellers flying domestically or internationally. The shuttle ride between AIRPARK and the Brisbane domestic terminal is approximately 6 - 10 minutes, with the shuttle bus running every 15 - 30 minutes. The shuttle ride to the international terminal from AIRPARK is a few minutes longer, approximately a 7 - 10 minute shuttle ride.
AIRPARK offers standard 24/7 CCTV and has an exclusive AIRPARK Undercover car park, with bays equipped with protective shade sails, however, it is only available to be booked online.
AIRPARK is for travellers flying from the Domestic or International Terminal.
- Hours: 24/7
- Service: Shuttle
- Shuttle runs from 3:30 am - 1:30 am every 15 minutes
- Shuttle runs from 1:30 am - 3:30 am every 30 minutes
- Distance to Domestic Terminal: 6 - 10 minutes away
- Distance to International Terminal: 7 - 10 minutes away
- Covered Parking: Not available
- Cancellation Policy: 24-hours pre-arrival
- Height Restrictions: 4.0 metres
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AIRPARK 2 BRISBANE
Rated 4.3 / 5 with over 115 Google Reviews
Brisbane Airport's AIRPARK 2 is conveniently located next to AIRPARK, right off Bert Hinkler Drive. It's an open-air car park offering the same prices and shuttle services as AIRPARK, making it a perfect alternative when AIRPARK is fully booked.
Most users have positive reviews about AIRPARK 2, praising the quick shuttle service and reasonable rates. This car park also offers over-height parking, making it suitable for large trucks or vans. If you have an oversized vehicle, Flyparks recommends parking here or at Andrews Airport Parking Brisbane, which can also accommodate larger vehicles.
AIRPARK 2 is for travellers flying from the Domestic or International Terminal.
- Hours: 24/7
- Service: Shuttle
- Shuttle runs from 3:30 am - 1:30 am every 15 minutes
- Shuttle runs from 1:30 am - 3:30 am every 30 minutes
- Distance to Domestic Terminal: 6 - 10 minutes away
- Distance to International Terminal: 6 - 10 minutes away
- Covered Parking: Not available
- Cancellation Policy: 24-hours pre-arrival
- Height Restrictions: 4.0 metres
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Gateway Airport Parking
Unfortunately, as of 2024, Gateway Parking Brisbane has permanently closed and can no longer be booked.
Most Luxurious: BNE Airport Parking with Valet Services
For those seeking ultimate convenience & hassle-free parking, valet parking at Brisbane Airport may be for you. Valet parking in Brisbane is commonly rated highly for its service and location among users who experience it, so you can trust the service you receive and know your car will be taken care of. Simply drop off your car and go! Flyparks recommends valet parking for those with reduced mobility, travelling in large groups, or having large/bulky luggage or instruments.
Arrival: On the day of your flight, drive to the terminal or drop-off bay noted on your booking confirmation. After checking in, you will hand over your keys while unloading your luggage or have it unloaded for you. Your car will then be taken to a secured car park on or near the airport.
Return: Upon return, your car will be retrieved from the car park and returned to you to drive home.
Among the various valet services available at Brisbane Airport, Flyparks can recommend the following valet services:
Park & Fly
Rated 3.6 / 5 with over 50 Google reviews
Park and Fly Brisbane offers a streamlined parking experience designed for convenience. Upon arrival, travellers drop off their car at the designated drop-off bay and hand over their keys to an attendant, who then parks the vehicle while travellers head to the terminals.
Your car will be parked in an undercover or open-air bay on airport grounds. While the exact storage location isn’t disclosed, vehicles are typically parked in or around Level 3 of the P2 Car Park, which is equipped with 24/7 CCTV for added security.
Park & Fly is for travellers flying from the Domestic Terminal.
- Hours: 4 am - midnight
- Service: Walking Distance
- Distance to Domestic Terminal: 5-minute walk away
- Distance to International Terminal: 35-minute walk away
- Covered Parking: Subject to covered or uncovered parking
- Cancellation Policy: 24-hours pre-arrival
- Height Restrictions: 4.0 metres
- Important: Dive-up parking is not available, reservations must be made online
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ParkValet
ParkValet is currently only operable within the International Terminal Car Park at Brisbane Airport. Open 24/7, the valet service is a 1 - 3 minute walk from the terminal check-in desks and can be booked both online and in person.
It is ideal for travellers with a lot of luggage or those with large families or small children, who don't mind paying a bit extra for convenience and ease of parking.
ParkValet is for travellers flying from the International Terminal.
- Hours: 24/7
- Service: Walking Distance
- Distance to International Terminal: 1 - 3 minute walk away
- Covered Parking: Subject to covered or uncovered parking
- Cancellation Policy: 24-hours pre-arrival
- Height Restrictions: 2.3 metres
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Most Convenient: Parking at Brisbane Airport within Walking Distance
If you don't care for someone parking your car for you or handling your luggage but would still like to be in proximity to the airport terminals, you may consider booking with an official Brisbane Airport car park. On-site car parks are going to be much more expensive than off-site car parks with shuttle services, however, the benefit of parking with an on-site Brisbane airport parking is that the majority of them offer travellers a short walk to their terminals .
Flyparks does not store user reviews of official Brisbane Airport car parks; however, we do suggest having a look at the Google Reviews left by past travellers before booking your spot. Your options for official airport car parks within walking distance are the following:
ParkPremium Brisbane Airport
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ParkPremium is known as the closest Brisbane Airport domestic parking option. It is a self-park option located on Level 3 and Level 4 of the Domestic Terminal, a mere 4 - 5 minute walk from the check-in desks. Travellers booking with this car park will have exclusive entry into the car park and the option to pay for an undercover parking bay. After parking, flyers can quickly access the domestic terminal via the skywalk.
Flyparks recommends this car park for business travellers and those who don't mind paying higher BNE airport parking costs to be at the terminal doors. This car park must be booked online at least one hour before arrival.
ParkPremium is for travellers flying from the Domestic Terminal.
- Hours: 24/7
- Service: Walking Distance
- Distance to Domestic Terminal: 4 - 5 min walk
- Distance to International Terminal: +10 minutes
- Covered Parking: Optional
- Cancellation Policy: 24-hours pre-arrival
- Height Restrictions:
- P1 Car Park: 2.25 metres
- P2 Car Park: 2.4 metres
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ParkShort Brisbane Airport
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ParkShort is a Brisbane Airport parking facility dedicated to travellers who plan to park for up to 4 hours. It is located in P1, the Multilevel Car Park on levels 2 and 4, at both the domestic and international multi-level car parks.
While It is an airport car park only a 2 - 5 minute walk away from both Brisbane Airport terminals, it remains one of the more high-end parking options compared to the other car parks for travellers parking for longer than a day.
ParkShort is for travellers flying from the Domestic or International Terminal.
- Hours: 24/7
- Service: Walking Distance
- Distance to Domestic Terminal: 2 - 5 minute walk
- Distance to International Terminal: 2 - 5 minute walk
- Covered Parking: Parking is covered at the domestic ParkShort car park, and uncovered at the international ParkShort car park
- Cancellation Policy: 24-hours pre-arrival
- Height Restrictions:
- P1 Car Park: 2.25 metres
- P2 Car Park: 2.4 metres
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ParkLong Brisbane Airport
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ParkLong is a favourite amongst regular travellers looking for Brisbane Airport parking. The car park is only a 2 - 5 minute walk away from the airport terminals, making it is a decent choice for affordable parking at Brisbane Airport.
ParkLong Brisbane Airport is located in various places: on levels 5 - 9 of the P1 car park, levels 1 - 6 of P2, and levels 2 -4 in the open-air space of the International Terminal car park.
All ParkLong lots will have 24/7 CCTV, so you can rest assured your car is being monitored whilst away.
ParkLong is for travellers flying from the Domestic or International Terminal.
- Hours: 24/7
- Service: Walking Distance
- Distance to Domestic Terminal: 4 min walk
- Distance to International Terminal: 34 min walk
- Covered Parking: Optional
- Cancellation Policy: 24-hours pre-arrival
- Height Restrictions:
- P1 Car Park: 2.25 metres
- P2 Car Park: 2.4 metres
- Undercover International Terminal: 2.3 metres
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Guaranteed Space Parking
Unfortunately, if you're looking for Guaranteed Space Parking at Brisbane Airport, the service has permanently closed. For those seeking a convenient, 24/7 domestic car park within walking distance of the terminal, consider ParkLong or Park&Fly, located a 4 - 5 minute walk away.
Best car parks for Brisbane International Airport Parking
These are the best car parks for international travellers at Brisbane Airport, offering the closest proximity to the international terminal:
- ParkValet: 1 - 3 min walk
- ParkShort: 2 - 5 min walk
- Andrews Airport Parking Brisbane: 6 min shuttle
- AIRPARK 2: 6 - 10 min shuttle
- AIRPARK: 7 - 10 min shuttle
Best car parks for Brisbane Domestic Airport Parking
These are the best car parks for domestic travellers at Brisbane Airport, offering the closest proximity to the domestic terminal:
- ParkShort: 2 - 5 min walk
- ParkPremium: 4 - 5 min walk
- Park & Fly: 5 min walk
- Andrews Airport Parking Brisbane: 8 min shuttle
- AIRPARK: 6 - 10 min shuttle
- AIRPARK 2: 6 - 10 min shuttle
How much is parking at Brisbane Airport?
Depending on where you park, and what service you decide to park with, Brisbane Airport parking rates will vary. However, you can expect to spend around $153.00 for a week of covered parking at Andrews Airport Parking. Or, if you prefer to park on the airport grounds, you can expect to spend between $180.00 - $442.00.
Remember, the closer you park to the airport terminals, the more expensive car park rates will be.
Is Brisbane Airport parking cheaper online?
Yes. You will always find cheaper Brisbane Airport parking rates online, particularly the further in advance you book. But, if you can only book the night before, you will still find better rates than those you would incur by driving to the car park on the day of your departure.
Where is the best place to park at Brisbane Airport?
The best place to park at Brisbane Airport is going to depend entirely on the preferences you want in the car park. If you wish to have a car park closest to the terminals, then the best spot to park is likely at ParkShort for short trips away, Park Long for longer trips, or Park Premium for ultimate convenience.
If you wish to park at a car park that remains both convenient and affordable, we recommend Andrews Airport Parking Brisbane, or one of the two AIRPARK facilities, as they only require a 5 - 10 minute shuttle ride away and are 30% cheaper than the other car parks.
Where can I find free parking at Brisbane Airport?
There are select places to park for free at Brisbane Airport, a few being those noted for waiting-area purposes below:
- Waiting Area of the Domestic Terminal; free parking for 30 minutes.
- International Terminal 'Express Pick Up'; free parking for 10 minutes
- BNE Service Center, Moreton Drive; free parking for 2 hours
- Kingsford Smith Memorial; free parking for 2 hours
- Skygate, The Circuit Brisbane Airport; free parking for 2 hours
- Luiseno Park; 6 am - 9 pm Monday - Sunday
- Mitchelton Station; Free parking for 15 hours & 30 minutes
Is there free parking at Brisbane Airport?
Travellers looking for free short term parking at Brisbane Airport can do so in the Park Short Car Park at the Domestic Terminal for their first 30 minutes. Additionally, travellers can park at the International Terminal 'Express Pick Up' area for their first 10 minutes.
There are additional parking bays to park in, in and around Brisbane Airport for a low fee. Should you be interested in parking off-site and waiting for your passengers to call you once they are ready to be picked up, consider looking at the BNE Service Center off Moreton Drive, which offers free parking for 2 hours, or at Kingsford Smith Memorial which also offers free parking for 2 hours.
How much is long term parking at Brisbane Airport?
Long term parking at Brisbane Airport is going to range depending on the length and service you choose to experience. However, we can say that when parking on airport grounds, you can expect to spend between $216.00 - $300.00 for 9 days, whereas if you are parking at an off-site car park like Andrews Airport Parking Brisbane, you will spend approximately $163.00 for 9 days of parking.
When parking for 2 weeks, or 15 days, travellers can expect to spend between $189.00 - $497.00 at the official airport car parks, and $210.00 at Andrews Airport Parking. This means that BNE airport parking will be significantly less when parking at Andrews versus an on-site car park, except AIRPARK.
How much is short term parking at Brisbane Airport?
Short-term parking will vary depending on the car park you choose. Generally, you can count on short-term parking to be for those who intend to park for less than a week. Parking for 3 days at ParkPremium will be $180.00, while parking at ParkShort will be $167.00 and parking at ParkLong will be $112.00.
If these rates seem expensive for such a short stay, consider parking at Andrews Airport Parking Brisbane, where parking for 3 days amounts to $91.75.
Where to find the domestic pick up at Brisbane Airport
To pick up passengers leaving the Domestic Terminal, follow the signs from Airport Drive towards Pick Up / Drop Off road. If your passenger is not yet ready, drivers can wait in the pick-up waiting area within the domestic terminal for free, for 30 minutes.
Once your passenger is ready to be picked up, drivers may head to the pick-up road and meet their passenger whilst remaining in their car.
How to get to Brisbane Airport?
By Airtrain:
You can get to and from Brisbane Airport via AirTrain, a non-Translink operator. The AirTrain operates between 4:30 am and 10:00 pm, running in intervals of 15 minutes. Travellers can also take the AirTrain to Gold Coast Airport, Sunshine Coast Airport, Mackay Airport, and Cairns Airport.
To get to Brisbane Airport from the city centre, via AirTrain, travellers can board the Airtrain from any train station in South East Queensland. To pay for your journey, book your ticket online, directly through TransLink. Travellers can also use a Go card, purchase a single-use ticket, or pay using smart ticketing.
By Car:
You can get to Brisbane Airport from the city centre via car in 28 minutes. To do so, follow the directions below:
- Get on M3 from Edward St & Alice St
- Follow M3, Airport Link & East-West Arterial Road to Airport Drive in Brisbane Airport
- Follow Airport Drive to Brisbane International or Domestic Terminal
By Uber:
An Uber to Brisbane Airport from Brisbane CBD will cost you approximately $32.00 - $34.00.
Are there electric charging stations at Brisbane Airport?
Yes, you can find electric vehicle charging points at the following locations:
- Skygate Home & Life - behind Nick Scali
- Ground Level, Skygate multi-level car park