This is the second, less popular Terminal than the Domestic one, but it is also in good demand. The Terminal obviously is one of the most important parts of the BNE Airport. This terminal sends loads of people that use the Brisbane airport airlines. The airport Terminal is one of the popular destinations for tourists from all over the world.
The building of the Terminal I and the Brisbane Airport gates
The Terminal itself was built in 1995. The International Terminal has 14 bays with aerobridges. There are more than 20 plane parking slots. Four of the jet bridges can be capable of handling a famous large plane A380s. The Terminal has four levels which will be considered below. The Emirates lounge enables people to access the air bridges of the A380s. Also there are more different airlines that offer people different flights. The airline lounges are located in the International Terminal.
About the levels of the International Terminal
First Level
This level is a place where most of the baggage handlers and airline officers are. First level is for the airport staff and some other services. The level is split into some of the airline lounges. They operate there, making the flights safe and secured, and offer other services. The airlines offer loads of different great facilities for their passengers.
Level 2
This floor offers a lot of different services for passengers, like all the other levels. The main feature is that there is the greatest variety of food and drinks shops. You can find here:
- Cafes, restaurants, fast foods and sushi bars;
- Gadget stores;
- Clothing and accessories stores;
- Snacks and buffet;
- Different lounges for passengers;
- Showers etc.
Level 3
Here the number of different services does not decrease, but only the variety changes. It can be named the “stores level”. There are also many nice places to eat, relax or go shopping. Let’s consider some common features offered by the airport:
- Duty Free stores;
- Currency exchange;
- ATMs;
- Retail stores;
- Eating areas with fast foods, pizzerias and others;
- First aid and medicine;
- The airport or airline officers.
International Terminal Level 4 Departures
This level makes visitors able to use check-in. Visitors can find Skygate top service or the passenger pick-up area there. In addition to check-in and other facilities, there are also located:
- Information counters;
- ATMs;
- Currency exchange;
- Retail concessions;
- VIP Lounges;
- Baggage wrap;
- Other check-in and airline services.
How to get to the Brisbane International Terminal
The Terminal has car rental services nearby and some parking lots. In addition, a huge Skygate mall is not located too far from Terminal I. The Terminal and Brisbane Airport itself work annually around the clock. Let’s consider some common ways to get the Terminal:’
Bus BNE airport
It is very popular and definitely it is the most affordable way to get to the Terminal. The Brisbane buses come frequently. There are loads of different routes that go through the Brisbane Airport location. They can take you from different bus stops that are located close to the airport. There is a route that goes from the Skywalk Mall to both the International and the Domestic Terminals. And also there are some routes that go between the Terminals.
Train
It is a great way to get to the airport. It frequently comes there by the air track that gives people some spectacular views to the Brisbane city and to the eponymous airport. It has some services inside the train, affordable prices, high-end staff that helps anywhere and anytime and comfortable seats with exciting views on the side.
Taxi
It is one of the fastest ways to arrive at the airport. It cannot boast affordable prices but it is popular among the visitors of the airport. It is comfortable transport that takes to approximately any location of the Brisbane Airport.
Lounges and services of the Brisbane International Terminal
There are loads of different airlines and lounges that operate in the Terminal I. Let`s consider some popular lounges and their facilities:
Virgin Australia (International), My Lounge
It is great and one of the main airlines of the airport. It offers great service, comfortable seats and affordable prices.
The Emirates Lounge
It is a comfortable lounge with high-end staff. It offers free and fast Wi-Fi, premium food and other different services.
The Plaza Premium Lounge
It offers loads of services and a comfortable, attractive environment. Also there are some interesting entertainments.
Air New Zealand Lounge
The airline sends people to the country, famous for the attractive, exciting environment and also for “The Lord of the Rings” films.
Singapore Airlines, the SilverKris Lounge
The service of the lounge offers people loads of great premium food, drinks, cafes, sushi and others. Also there are showers and free, fast Wi-Fi.