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Canberra Airport (CBR) arrivals and departures Arrivals and Departures

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Distance to Canberra7.0km
Distance to Braddon7.6km
Most popular destinationLahore

About Canberra Airport

  • Canberra Airport is located in Australian Capital Territory and is a main airport for Canberra.

  • The airport is also used by passengers travelling to or from nearby Goulburn and Belconnen, making it a major gateway for the wider region.

  • Here are some of the most popular airlines at Canberra Airport worth knowing before you book:

  • Need help choosing where to head if you're starting your trip from Canberra? Direct flights from Canberra Airport can take you to some standout places, including:

    • Sydney

    • Melbourne

    • Brisbane

    • Adelaide

    • Newcastle

  • January, August, and November are the busiest months at Canberra Airport. January falls in the height of the Southern Hemisphere summer, drawing visitors for holidays and outdoor events. August brings winter breaks, while November marks the start of spring, when the capital attracts visitors ahead of the warmer season.

  • February, March, and May tend to be the quietest months at Canberra Airport. February and March follow the summer peak as holiday travel winds down and schools return. May sits in the early autumn shoulder period, when leisure demand typically softens before the winter travel uptick.

How to get from Canberra Airport to Canberra

  • Bus services connect the airport with central Canberra. You can reach City Interchange in about 25 minutes by taking the Transport Canberra Route 3.

  • Book a rideshare service with Uber from Canberra Airport and head straight for your next stop.

  • If you need a taxi in Canberra, Canberra Elite Taxi are handy for short trips.

  • How long it takes to drive from Canberra Airport to Canberra will depend on traffic, but on average it's around 15 minutes.

  • Canberra Airport doesn't have a direct rail or metro link, so most people rely on taxis or rideshare services to get into the city centre. A local bus service also connects the airport to the wider Canberra network if you prefer public transit.

How to get to Canberra Airport from Canberra

  • If you're travelling from the city by bus, take the Transport Canberra Route 3. Get on at City Interchange and it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to get to the airport.

  • It takes around 15 minutes to get from the centre of Canberra to the airport by taxi.

  • Getting to Canberra Airport from the city is straightforward. Most people drive or take a taxi or rideshare, while a public bus service also connects central Canberra to the airport.

Canberra Airport facilities

  • Canberra Airport has a single terminal.

  • From cafes and coffee shops and fast food to grab-and-go options, you've got plenty of places to eat before boarding. The airport also has sit-down restaurants.

  • Take a quick lap of the shops before takeoff. Browse or stock up on last-minute items at the convenience stores or fashion and accessories.

  • Want to travel in a bit more style? Airport lounges give you somewhere to eat, work, or relax ahead of your flight. Airport lounges and Business and first class lounges are some of the main types available at Canberra Airport.

  • You'll find several options for parking at Canberra Airport. Here are the main types:

    • Long stay

    • Pick-up/drop-off

    • Short stay

    • Valet

Where to stay near Canberra Airport

  • Booked a late flight to Canberra Airport or heading out first thing in the morning? Vibe Hotel Canberra gives you a practical place to stay nearby. It features a lobby bar, wake-up call services, and concierge assistance and is about 0.64 kilometres away.

  • Another nearby option is Ramada By Wyndham Diplomat Canberra. Roughly 5 kilometres from the airport, amenities here include a library, a meeting room, and a fitness centre.

  • Abode Kingston also makes getting to or from your flight less of a mission. It's about 5 kilometres away and includes accessible parking, bicycle rentals, a restaurant, and more.

Car rental options near Canberra Airport

Canberra Airport FAQs

Yes, Jetstar operates to and from both Canberra Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Virgin Australia operates to and from both Canberra Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Qantas operates to and from both Canberra Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Currently, there don’t seem to be any car hire pick-up points near to Canberra Airport’s Arrivals or Departures.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Canberra Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Canberra Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Canberra Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Canberra Airport’s departure lounge.

Ramada By Wyndham Diplomat Canberra is the highest-rated hotel near Canberra Airport, just 4.5km away. Other great hotels nearby include Abode Kingston (5.0km from the airport), and Vibe Hotel Canberra (0.7km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Canberra Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Canberra Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Canberra Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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