Flying from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Brisbane's timezone is UTC+10, which is the same as Emerald.
Flights from EMD to BNE start from 07:50 — the first with Qantas. The latest departure is at 19:15 with Qantas. In total, there are 253 weekly Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your EMD to BNE flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Qantas has direct flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Brisbane — and maybe even more of Australia if you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with Qantas on this route.
Qantas tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for EMD to BNE flights, with 82.65% of services arriving on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Right now, $110 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $215. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EMD to BNE.
Organize your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport.
Handy information about Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.85% of flights that depart EMD reach their destination on time.
Emerald Airport is around 4 miles from central Emerald. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near EMD? If you're catching an early flight from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Book a hotel near BNE if you're catching a late Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Brisbane Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Alpha Car Hire to explore Brisbane and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Brisbane Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
From Brisbane Airport, Brisbane is approximately 13 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center by car.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The quietest month for a flight from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Brisbane based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Brisbane is January, with the temperature ranging between 70ºF and 86ºF. Lock in your flights from Emerald Airport to Brisbane Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 50ºF and 70ºF. Look for cheap tickets from EMD to BNE sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Brisbane. Around 45 miles away to the south-east, its best attractions include SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Australia, head for Toowoomba, roughly 65 miles west of Brisbane. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are key highlights.
