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Canberra International Airport (CBR)

Canberra International Airport (CBR)

International Airport
Majura, Canberra
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5.7/10
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    Todd M.
    "Self service check-in available for all QANTAS flights."(10 Tips)
    Todd M.
    "Qantas staff cannot do anything for Virgin pax."(5 Tips)
    Todd M.
    "Qantas on a Saturday evening"(4 Tips)
    Nigel
    "Beautiful, modern and efficient airport."(2 Tips)
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  • Todd M.heart icon on user image
    Todd MNovember 12, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Remember to run for your bag on the carousel as if it were going into a place with fire and steel jaws, rather than it coming back out on the other side. It is the new "in thing".
  • Steve C.heart icon on user image
    Steve CDecember 4, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    A spacious, modern airport. Art-gallery vibes.
  • Sarah R.
    Sarah RhodesMay 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Canberra airport bus was good ($10 each way & chatty driver). Lovely airport; not fussed that there are only a couple of eating and coffee options, I go there to catch planes.
  • Sarah H.
    Sarah HannahMarch 25, 2015
    For a Capital city airport this is sooo quiet and stress free. So although it's a pain not to have international flights it's nice to be so peaceful .
  • Nigelheart icon on user image
    NigelFebruary 9, 2020
    Been here 25+ times
    Beautiful, modern and efficient airport. International departures and arrivals here are a breeze.
  • Tm B.
    Tm BoOctober 22, 2023
    Tiny for an International Airport. Very speedy screening. Relax at one of the airport lounges or cafes and bars.
  • Peter B.
    Peter BlackJuly 8, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    If you’re flying with ‪@VirginAustralia, never join the bag drop queue at this airport. Just join the check-in queue (even if you’ve checked in online) as it always moves faster than bag drop queue.
  • Todd M.heart icon on user image
    Todd MDecember 5, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Most common questions answered: Arrivals is on the lower level, everybody comes through where the yellow wall is. Departures is up the escalator behind the red wall (yes, check in is there also).
  • Todd M.heart icon on user image
    Todd MSeptember 13, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Kerbside Pick Up is not available at this airport. Use the green or red carpark pick up zones with 10 minutes free. Picking up on the single carriageway road just annoys other road users, don't do it!
  • Cici N.
    Cici NguyenSeptember 15, 2013
    A newly renovated airport with potential. It may be small in terms of coffee shops and stores but it's big in scenery around the area. Take a moment to enjoy the view
  • Todd M.heart icon on user image
    Todd MSeptember 13, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Colours explained: Red is for departures (upper level), yellow is for arrivals (lower level) and blue is just a random colour seemingly used at either end of the terminal near Gates 3 and 14.
  • JH H.heart icon on user image
    JH H-DJuly 31, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Insanely small airport for a national capital. Makes it easy to find anything and everyone
  • Todd M.heart icon on user image
    Todd MJune 28, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Self service check-in available for all QANTAS flights. Speed things up with a Q Bag Tag to avoid using the kiosks so you can head straight to bag drop after checking in online or on your mobile.
  • Jaya N.
    Jaya NPNovember 2, 2012
    If you'll return a rental car here, you must spare some time more than usual before flight. The queue can be up to 20-30 mins esp. with AVIS and Budget.
  • Todd M.heart icon on user image
    Todd MOctober 11, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    If traveling Qantas on a Saturday evening, A Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth flight leave withing 15mins of each other. Get there early to avoid the queues at ckin and security for these flights!
  • Todd M.heart icon on user image
    Todd MSeptember 13, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    You can watch bags moving through the belt system in the central atrium, just look for the glass sections of floor.
  • Paul B.
    Paul BruggerJune 10, 2013
    Tweet @FlightStatus with your flight number and get real-time Twitter flight updates. Remember to "like" this tip :)
  • Herra Y.heart icon on user image
    Herra YlpöJuly 27, 2018
    Very clean and efficient airport
  • bronwyn l.
    bronwyn lNovember 1, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Powerpoints available next to travellex and vending machines. (near gate 8)
  • Kate M.
    Kate McNamaraSeptember 11, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Crazy color changing fountains in the drop off area are the second best part of the airport.
  • Scott S.
    Scott SinclairJune 30, 2013
    If you just got off the plane in Canberra, and are lucky to only be transitting, the Virgin Lounge is to the right.
  • Tony A.
    Tony AdamsMay 6, 2021
    Food options are limited and rather pricey. The bar is my favorite - good selection of beers but the range of food is pretty meh...
  • Todd M.heart icon on user image
    Todd MMay 31, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    10 minute pick up zone in red car park. Express pick up zone in green car park. Both provide 10 mins free, but Express provides a waiting room for passengers which is much more appropriate.
  • Natalee-Jewel K.
    Natalee-Jewel KirbyApril 6, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Fly #Virgin out of Canberra - your treated with much more style and consideration!
  • T K.heart icon on user image
    T KDecember 2, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    The taxi "commissionaires" are out of control! Don't discuss work in a cab 🚕 you'll be forced to share! @canberraairport
  • Leon P.
    Leon PatsiatzisMay 5, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Early morning flight, no fog? Well bring sunglasses because the sun will be IN YO FACE!
  • Todd M.heart icon on user image
    Todd MApril 15, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Travelex have two locations. Landside in the arrivals hall, central section. Airside, turn left after security and the box is now in the wall. Opens early but is not open late.
  • Rafael B.
    Rafael BarrosJuly 23, 2013
    Nice e new airport design!! Top
  • Todd M.heart icon on user image
    Todd MSeptember 13, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Power points are located in the silver boxes under most white columns.
  • Willi#m L.
    Willi#m LiSeptember 8, 2014
    Until the airline's collapse in 2013, the airport was the main base for Brindabella Airlines.
  • Todd M.heart icon on user image
    Todd MJanuary 12, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Missing Bag? If it is with Qantas please see the baggage service counter next to carousel 4. For Virgin baggage blues see staff at check in upstairs. Qantas staff cannot do anything for Virgin pax.
  • Security A.heart icon on user image
    Security AnalystMarch 6, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Well it's easy to get in and out of, so that's a distinct up-side.
  • Josh J.
    Josh JohnstonAugust 7, 2014
    Eat before you check in. Very few choices for food and they aren't great.
  • Ian F.
    Ian FarrowMay 19, 2014
    There is no free wi-fi unless you are in an exclusive airport lounge. This is an outdated attitude for airline customers.
  • Simon L.
    Simon LieschkeAugust 5, 2011
    Seriously? The best tip here is to "experience" the hand dryers in the loos? C'mon Canberra!
  • Jordan K.
    Jordan KickettSeptember 7, 2011
    Omg the toilets are amazing with all the sensors and stuff gotta try the dyson airblade Gand drier thing
  • Stewart S.
    Stewart SmithFebruary 1, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    They won't visually inspect film (unlike every other airport). Kind of annoying when I have some which is irreplaceable. Grrr
  • James R.heart icon on user image
    James RobertsonMarch 13, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Food and drink are more over priced than usual so plan ahead, theres also really bad phone reception with no free wifi
  • Nigel
    NigelNovember 21, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Make sure your deodorant and shaving cream have a lid, or you will lose them!
  • Tommy G.
    Tommy GriffithsNovember 16, 2012
    The perfect toilet experience for the germaphobe.
  • Teresa T.
    Teresa TothAugust 14, 2011
    I like doing caca in the toilets here... You have real thinking time due to the quietness!
  • May F.heart icon on user image
    May Fisher-GuestApril 1, 2015
    What a small and cute airport.
  • Steve
    SteveNovember 28, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Taxi sharing organised by the taxi rank officers. Awesome. Save money, save planet.
  • Supri M.
    Supri MasriNovember 6, 2012
    If you still haven't got Canberra souvenirs, here's your last chance to do so.
  • Nat S.
    Nat SJune 9, 2011
    Departure screens are to the left once you've been through security
  • Todd M.heart icon on user image
    Todd MJanuary 12, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the Dyson Airblade's for a hand drying experience of a lifetime
  • Kate M.
    Kate McNamaraMay 20, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Canberra airport, not quite the embarrassment it once was
    Upvoted Oct 1
  • Neil H.
    Neil HoltFebruary 15, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    No wifi which is bizarre and disappointing
  • Paris B.
    Paris Buttfield-AddisonNovember 18, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Get out of, or get in to, a plane.
  • Ron C.
    Ron CharityAugust 9, 2010
    eat before you get there, not much in the airport, very quiet place.
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