Canberra Airport (CBR) is the main airport located in this part of Australia and Canberra (CBR) Airport features good airport facilities, dealing with a high number of passengers every day. Canberra, being the capital of Australia, has many buildings and landmarks which are of national importance.

 

Address:
Canberra International Airport,
1/2 Brindabella Circuit
CANBERRA AIRPORT ACT 2609
Telephone Contact Numbers
Recorded Message (+61 2) 6275 2236
Switchboard (+61 2) 6275 2222
Facsimile (+61 2) 6275 2244
Email info@canberraairport.com.au

Airport Code:
CBR
 
Website:
www.canberraairport.com.au

Number of Terminals:
1

Time Zone:
GMT + 10 (GMT + 11 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March)

 

Tourist Information desks at Canberra (CBR) Airport can be found in the Central Terminal building. A good range of useful travel information is available about Canberra (CBR) Airport such as travel directions to and from Canberra (CBR) Airport and a variety of tourist information about Canberra and the state of Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

 

Location:
Canberra Airport is about ten minutes from Canberra's CBD, Civic by car. Parking at the terminal is organised, convenient and is very reasonably priced.

There is also a subsidised Airliner shuttle bus service operating during the week ( Monday to Friday) and provides an express bus service to and from the Airport and Canberra city. You can pick up the Airliner bus just outside the main terminal doors.

 
Look for the shuttle bus stop as you leave the central terminal. It costs about £4 single and £7 return. These buses depart hourly for the city.

Taxis are available at all times of the day from the front of the Terminal. An average fare to the city or Parliament House is £8 to £10. During peak times, Canberra Cabs' Commissionaires may "multiple load" cabs to common destinations and the fare will be reduced. However this is only done with your permission. In the unlikely event that you find yourself at the airport with seemingly no taxis available, a free, direct link telephone is provided for your convenience.
Quality is assured when travelling with Canberra Cabs. For your convenience, all cars have EPTPOS facilities.

Taxi bookings can be made by calling 13 22 27.

Queanbeyan Taxis can be contacted for bookings on 13 2211

Baby capsules and car seats available upon request.
All work outside the municipality of Queanbeyan is at a metered rate. Tours and delivery service at an agreed rate.
For further information call Queanbeyan Taxis on (02) 6297 3000, or send a fax to 6299 2488.

Shopping and Eating:
Checking in early for a flight, or filling in time waiting for a passenger has never been easier than at Canberra International Airport. Take advantage of our excellent food and beverage facilities. Enjoy a leisurely meal or a coffee at the Ground Café, or if you would prefer something a little stronger you can watch the planes fly by from the upstairs bar and cafe.

Shopping:
Tel: +61 (0)2 9667 0926
The Newslink news agency and gift shop is the main shop at Canberra (CBR) Airport which provides both local and foreign newspapers, books, glossy magazines, snacks and basic refreshments, confectionary and souvenirs of Canberra. The Airport's Newslink shop is located on the ground floor of the Central Terminal and is open from 5.30am to 9.00pm every day.

Eating:
Canberra (CBR) Airport offers a choice of places where you can eat. These include a wine bar on the first floor of departures, and a coffee shop (the Ground Café) which can be found near the main entrance of the Central Terminal. Both of these offer a good choice of Australian and international cuisine, and plenty of snack foods and are popular places to visit whilst filling in time waiting for flights. A number of vending machines are conveniently located throughout Canberra (CBR) Airport.

Business Facilities:
Canberra (CBR) Airport offers basic facilities for such things as meetings or small conferences. Amongst these facilities are meeting rooms, desks, telephone/fax machines and catering. There are also alternative facilities available in the nearby Brindabella Commercial Centre.

Banking:
A Travelex currency exchange outlet can be found on the ground floor of Canberra (CBR) Airport's Central Terminal and there is an ATM cashpoint machine close by. The exchange bureau offers a good exchange rate and money transfers. Phone cards can also be purchased here and its opening hours are Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 18:30, and at weekends from 07:00 to 17:30.

Disabled Facilities:
For those travellers with either disabilities or special needs, Canberra (CBR) Airport offers good facilities and full access. This includes ramps, access for wheelchairs, lifts to all floors (each lift has a Braille control panel ergonomically placed at a lower level), disabled toilet facilities with wheelchair access, and TTY teletypewriter phones.

Canberra (CBR) Airport's car park also has specially designated car parking spaces for those in possession of a valid permit. These spaces are conveniently located opposite the main airport terminal entrances and there is lowered car parking pay machines provided with help buttons.

Wheelchairs are also available at Canberra (CBR) Airport if required. It is advisable for Disabled travellers are to inform the airport of any special requirements before their arrival at Canberra (CBR) Airport. Further information regarding these and other facilities is available at the information desk.

Other Facilities:
Other facilities on offer at Canberra (CBR) Airport include a room for baby changing, (which has lounge areas with microwave ovens), TelstraSmart card telephones, lost property desk, first aid facilities, play area and toys for young children, luggage trolleys and a viewing gallery on the upper floor in the main departures lounge, where there are superb views of flights departing and arriving.

The departures lounge is located in the central part of the terminal. To enter the lounge you must go through security screening and take the escalator or lift up to the first floor. Everyone is welcome at any time - you don't need to be catching a flight to enjoy the view and fabulous facilities on offer! The Barton Bar is located in this departure lounge.

Qantas Club members can access the Qantas Club Lounge facilities by going through security screening at the Qantas end of the terminal and taking the escalator up to the first floor.

Car Hire:
Canberra (CBR)) Airport offers an excellent choice of major car rental companies for those wanting to rent a car when they arrive in Canberra. Car rental companies available at Canberra (CBR) Airport are listed below.

Canberra is a major tourist destination in Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Australia, and it is therefore advised that you reserve your car rental in advance and before you arrive at Canberra (CBR) airport.

Directions out of Canberra (CBR) Airport are provided by all of the airport's car rental companies, together with all of the relevant information and documentation about the use and return of the vehicle. Canberra (CBR) Airport rental cars are grouped as economy and compact or intermediate, and all come equipped with air conditioning fitted as standard.

The following car rental firms and car hire companies are available at Canberra (CBR) Airport:
Avis Rent-A-Car, Budget Rent A Car, Europcar, HERTZ Corporation, National Cars and Thrifty Car Rental

Quick checklist of airport facilities at Canberra Airport (CBR):