Flying from Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Brisbane's timezone is UTC+10, making Brisbane one hour behind Ballina.
To ensure you get on your BNK to BNE flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Ballina Byron Airport to Brisbane Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a top stopover on the BNK to BNE route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ballina Byron Airport to Brisbane Airport flight is $258. A return fare right now is $524. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BNK to BNE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Ballina Byron Airport to Brisbane Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BNK to BNE.
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Handy information about Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ballina Byron Airport, data shows 78.1% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Ballina to Ballina Byron Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BNK? If you're catching an early flight from Ballina Byron Airport to Brisbane Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
If you're getting in on a late Ballina Byron Airport to Brisbane Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BNE:
Grab 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 well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Brisbane Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Brisbane Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Brisbane. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
January is the most popular month for flights from Ballina Byron Airport to Brisbane Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Brisbane in April.
The warmest month in Brisbane is January, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Ballina Byron Airport to Brisbane Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BNK to BNE in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres south-east of Brisbane, a trip to Gold Coast will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
Around 105 kilometres west of Brisbane, Toowoomba is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.
