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Brisbane Airport has shown off renders of its renovated international terminal.
The works, which form part of the airport’s $5 billion transformation program, will see the most significant changes to the terminal in its 29 years of operation.
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Security and passport control will be relocated from level three to a “light-filled atrium” on level four, while security screening equipment will be enhanced, self-service check-in and bag drop installed, baggage systems upgraded, and retail offerings expanded, including a doubling in size of the duty-free area.
“Our international terminal is Queensland’s gateway to the world. After three decades of service, it’s well and truly time for a transformation, ensuring it’s ready to welcome the world for years to come,” airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff said.
“This building is worth billions of dollars to Queensland’s tourism economy and jobs every year.”
Construction will be phased to minimise disruption, said de Graaff, with works expected to be completed by 2027.
“As anyone who has ever renovated a house will know, construction comes with challenges, but we are working to keep impacts to a minimum, while remaining open and catering for up to 20,000 international passengers a day,” he said.
“The project is being broken down into 20 construction phases to reduce impacts, but as with all good renovation projects, we know the wait will be worth it.”
Brisbane Airport’s transformation program includes renovations to its domestic and international terminals, continued planning for a new Terminal 3 precinct, aircraft parking and apron expansions, runway resurfacing, and a new aeromedical facility so medical repatriation and emergency services can be centralised at the airport.
“We have begun planning for a Terminal 3 development, which will be conveniently located between our two parallel runways. Eventually, we will integrate domestic and international passengers into this new facility,” de Graaff said.
“We need to determine whether this integration will happen from day one or in stages. What we know for sure is that sustainability and accessibility will be baked into the design of Terminal 3.”
Brisbane Airport saw 5.6 million international passengers in the 2023–24 financial year, with Jetstar becoming its second largest international carrier behind Qantas.
“In October, American Airlines will join the BNE family with direct flights from Dallas-Fort Worth, and in December, Delta Air Lines will commence direct flights from Los Angeles. Qantas will also shortly begin flights to Manila and Jetstar will begin services to Bangkok,” an airport press release said.
“A total of 110 million passengers have passed through the international terminal since it opened almost three decades ago.”
The airport is required to upgrade its security equipment to meet Australian government standards by the end of 2025.
