Flights from Brisbane to Townsville

Travel Restrictions Between Brisbane and Townsville

Travelling domestically has changed due to the evolving situation with COVID-19. Before you take off on a flight from Brisbane to Townsville, it's important to understand if there are any potential restrictions, airline regulations or additional quarantine requirements set by the Queensland Government on travel. Since both destinations are with Queensland borders, it's unlikely that border restrictions imposed by the Queensland Government will affect your travel. To find more information regarding domestic travel restrictions, visit our COVID-19 Travel Hub.

Brisbane (BNE) and Townsville (TSV) Airport Information

Departing Brisbane Airport (BNS)

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is one of Queensland's busiest airports. Located only 22km from the Brisbane CBD, it is easily accessed by private car, rideshare, taxi, bus, or train service.

If you’re travelling on a budget from Brisbane to Townsville, or are simply looking for a more affordable transport option, the cheapest way to get to Brisbane Airport is by bus. Routes 569 and 590 run from the Central Business District to the airport every day. If you want a faster option, you can book a direct airport transfer shuttle from your hotel, however, this will be more expensive.

The trip to Brisbane airport from the CBD is quite car-friendly, and only takes around 20-minutes, traffic depending.

At Brisbane Airport, there are a number of parking options available:

Park Long: If you’re planning on leaving your car at the airport for longer than an hour, choose this option. The bays are close to both the domestic terminals and check-in counters

Park Premium: If you wish to pay extra (for a bit of convenience), upgrade your parking to the premium option. Located on level 3 of the P1 Domestic car park, you’ll have exclusive access to express entry and exit ramps.

Park Valet: Another premium parking service offered by the airport for those who don’t want to waste time in the airport carpark. All you need to do is park your car in the valet area and one of the attendants will take care of the rest.

If you’re travelling with checked luggage, we recommend that you arrive at Brisbane Airport at least 60 minutes prior to your flight time.

Arriving at Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville Airport (TSV) has one terminal for all arrivals - you’ll find the baggage claim area on your left near the exit. Located just 5km from the city centre, it takes anywhere from 7 - 10 minutes to get to the city from the airport. You’ll have plenty of transport options available when travelling from Townsville Airport to your accommodation.

Take the city shuttle to your hotel. It runs every day from the airport and will drop you off at selected Townsville Hotels. Ingham travel runs four return trips from the airport to Ingham every day. The company also has buses that operate to Lucinda, Cardwell and Mission Beach.

Taxis and ridesharing services like Uber will cost AUD 12-15 for a single trip to the airport. Depending on the traffic, journey time from the CBD is about 10-15 minutes.

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Book Cheap Brisbane to Townsville Flights

Townsville is one of Australia's top holiday destinations. It's full of action-packed adventure and breathtaking natural beauty.

In just 1h 45 min, you can fly from Brisbane to Townsville and discover for yourself all that this Sunshine Coast city has to offer. Book your direct flight with either Jetstar, Qantas, Tigerair or Virgin Australia, choose one of the 81 weekly flights, and you'll be on your way to exploring one of Australia's hottest travel regions.

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The Cheapest Time to Fly from Brisbane to Townsville

When flying from Brisbane to Townsville, the time of year and day of the week that you fly often plays a significant role in the price of a ticket. Hot tip: you can save money and find the cheapest flight deal by searching for a flight in the afternoon late in the week (when the fewest people tend to be looking). To get the best possible deal, we recommend booking your trip from Brisbane to Townsville at least a month prior to travel.

With dozens of weekly direct flights from Brisbane to Townsville, there are plenty of great and affordable tickets available all throughout the year. With Webjet, you can mix and match return tickets for a better price and more conveniently than booking through multiple airline websites.

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Things to Do in Townsville

• Visit The Strand. It's filled with trendy cafes, parks, playgrounds and a marina. It's a great place to go for families and is also home to relaxing Tobruk Memorial Baths.
• Learn about Australia's Aboriginal Tribes. The Cultural Centre has traditional artefacts and hosts a contemporary performance by the indigenous people.
• Spend a day exploring Magnetic Island. Located only 8 km from Townsville, it's the perfect day trip for nature lovers. The island's national park covers more than 50% of its landmass and is home to a plethora of flora and fauna.
• Go up Castle Hill. It stands nearly 300 meters above sea level and is one of the most prominent natural features in Queensland, Australia.
• Visit Maggie Island. It's one of the best destinations to see some of Australia's famous wildlife in their natural habitats. Walk along the famous trails, and there's a pretty good chance you'll spot Australia's biggest koala colony.

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