About Canberra Airport
Canberra Airport (CBR) is located in the Australian Capital Territory, just a three-hour drive from Sydney via the M31. The airport offers direct and frequent flights to Australia’s capital cities and regional centres, as well as international flights (direct or with connections) to destinations like Fiji, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Singapore, Tokyo and more.
What facilities are at Canberra Airport?
Both domestic and international departures are within the one building at Canberra Airport, making it easy to find your way around. As well as a comprehensive range of services and facilities, Canberra Airport also has an impressive collection of sculptures and works of art on display to keep travelling thinking, inspired and engaged while in the airport.
Check-in
The right time to check-in for flights departing from Canberra Airport will be different depending on which airline you’re flying with and whether your flight is domestic or international. All passengers need to go through security screening, while international passengers will be required to go through a second security screening process, as well as customs. Departures from Canberra Airport are located on Level 2 for domestic and Level 3 for international.
Baggage
Your baggage allowance is another detail you’ll need to confirm with your airline before you fly, because weight, size and quantity will vary depending on the ticket you have purchased. If you’re departing Canberra Airport, carry-on luggage should weigh less than 7kg.
Is there a currency exchange?
There are several Travelex currency exchange ATMs conveniently located in both the departures and arrivals halls at Canberra Airport. Prefer to get your foreign currency sorted out in advance? Travel Money Oz can help you get organised before you head to the airport so you're ready to go as soon as you land!
What are the other services and facilities?
- ATMs
- Baby change rooms
- Baggage trolleys
- Co-working spaces
- Facilities for meetings and conferences
- Special assistance for passengers with disabilities or special needs
- Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS)
- Free Wi-Fi
Transport and terminal transfers
What’s the best way to get to and from Canberra Airport?
Canberra Airport is located about a 10- to 15-minute drive from Canberra city centre, and is easy to get to and from. Below you’ll find a guide to the most popular transport options.
Car hire: Even if you’re visiting Canberra for a day, the most convenient option is to hire a car. This gives you the freedom to explore Canberra your way, and also venture further afield to destinations such as Kosciuszko National Park. Talk to your Travel Expert about organising car hire for your trip or book it yourself online before you leave. There are seven rental car companies located near the terminal at Canberra Airport - Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar Car Rentals, SIXT Car Rentals, Avis Car Rental, Budget Car Rentals, Hertz Car Rentals and Thrifty Car Rentals.
Picking up and dropping off: Drop off is along the upper roadway, which is just a short stroll to the airline check-in counters in the upper level of the Departures hall. If you’re picking up someone who has arrived at Canberra Airport, you can park in one of the Free 10-minute Pick-Up parking bays. Just collect your ticket as you enter and when you depart within 10 minutes, you can exit without charge. For the most streamlined pick-up, follow the signs to the Express Pick-Up Lounge located on the ground floor of the green indoor car park. This is just a short 20-metre covered walk from the Arrivals Hall, and the convenience comes with a small fee.
Taxis: A fully undercover taxi rank with indoor waiting area is located centrally on the ground floor of the terminal building. An average taxi fare from Canberra Airport to the city can cost approximately $25* on a weekday.
*Estimate only. Your actual fare will depend on pick-up point, destination and time of service.
Rideshare: Rideshare services such as Uber, Shebah and more operate out of Canberra Airport. Your driver will pick you up from the Express Pick-Up Car Park.
Chauffeurs and limousines: This is a popular option in Canberra. There are about 20 different private car hire firms that operate out of Canberra Airport, which must all be pre-booked. Ask your Travel Expert for more information.
Public Transport: Transport Canberra's bus Rapid 3 (R3) bus route makes getting from the city to the airport easy. Buses run approximately every 15 minutes during the week (between 7:00am and 7:00pm), but less frequently on weekends so we'd recommend checking before you travel. Contactless and MyWay+ travel card payment options are available on Canberra bus services.
Parking: Canberra Airport offers both indoor and outdoor parking. Rates vary depending on length of stay.
How do I transfer between terminals?
At Canberra Airport, both domestic and international terminals are located within the one building, so there’s no need to transfer between terminals.
