Travelling from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Sunshine Coast and Brisbane share the same timezone, UTC+10.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MCY to BNE flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sunshine Coast Airport to Brisbane Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MCY and BNE:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Auckland Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
RM444 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sunshine Coast Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. Return flights start at RM973. These fares may change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MCY to BNE, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Brisbane Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Of the flights that depart from Sunshine Coast Airport, 72.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Sunshine Coast to Sunshine Coast Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Brisbane Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MCY:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
If you have a late Sunshine Coast Airport to Brisbane Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near BNE:
Pick up a Brisbane Airport rental car and explore Brisbane and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha Car Hire are leading providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Brisbane Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Brisbane Airport to the centre of Brisbane has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It'll take around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Brisbane Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Brisbane. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Brisbane Airport for January if you'd like to visit Brisbane during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MCY to BNE sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Brisbane, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Journey about 72 kilometres south-east to Gold Coast to check off its top attractions. From SkyPoint Observation Deck to PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Australia, consider Toowoomba, about 105 kilometres west of Brisbane. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are the start of reasons to visit.
