Route Network
Brisbane Airport connects 81 destinations worldwide, with Sydney standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Dallas-Fort Worth, and the shortest flight is to Maroochydore.
Route and destination data updated February 14, 2026.
Brisbane Airport is served by 37 airlines, with Qantas in the lead at 29% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 58% of routes. 22 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 27 airlines operate international routes, compared with 13 airlines serving domestic routes. American Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Dallas-Fort Worth with a flight time of 16 hrs.
Brisbane Airport provides direct service to 27 countries across five continents. The route network is 57% domestic and 43% international. New Zealand is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #191 - Total destinations
- #192 - Domestic destinations
- #206 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #93 - Total flights
- #72 - Domestic flights
- #164 - International flights
- #97 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #72 - Total distance flown
- #115 - Distance per flight
- #67 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,739 ft 3,578 m 11,739 ft · 3,578 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 11,739 ft 3,578 m 11,739 ft · 3,578 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 5,778 ft 1,761 m 5,778 ft · 1,761 m | 98 ft 30 m 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | |
| 5,778 ft 1,761 m 5,778 ft · 1,761 m | 98 ft 30 m 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
Runways at Brisbane Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.