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Brisbane Airport taxi fares
What a taxi from Brisbane Airport actually costs on the official QLD meter — including anything the airport itself adds. Every rate below is the regulated schedule, not an average of what people paid.
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What Brisbane Airport adds to the meter
Brisbane Airport surcharge: $4.24 is added to a taxi leaving the airport rank, on top of the metered fare. The calculator above includes it automatically when your pickup is at the airport.
Source: QLD regulatorFares from Brisbane Airport
Day-tariff estimates on the QLD regulated schedule, including the airport charge where one applies. Night, weekend and public-holiday tariffs cost more.
| Destination | Distance | Typical day fare | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chermside | 11.9 km | $40.89 | Breakdown |
| New Farm | 14.7 km | $48.28 | Breakdown |
| Fortitude Valley | 15.1 km | $49.31 | Breakdown |
| Kangaroo Point | 17.0 km | $54.39 | Breakdown |
| Brisbane CBD | 17.2 km | $55.01 | Breakdown |
| The Gabba | 17.7 km | $56.35 | Breakdown |
| Suncorp Stadium | 18.3 km | $58.07 | Breakdown |
| Paddington | 18.4 km | $58.32 | Breakdown |
| South Brisbane | 18.6 km | $58.77 | Breakdown |
| South Bank | 18.7 km | $58.96 | Breakdown |
| West End | 20.0 km | $62.62 | Breakdown |
| Mt Gravatt | 22.6 km | $69.48 | Breakdown |
| Redcliffe | 24.6 km | $74.91 | Breakdown |
| Indooroopilly | 25.6 km | $77.66 | Breakdown |
| Surfers Paradise | 100.2 km | $278.22 | Breakdown |
Brisbane Airport taxi questions
How much is a taxi from Brisbane Airport to Brisbane CBD?
About $55.01 on the day meter for the 17.2 km trip, using the official QLD regulated rates. Night and weekend tariffs cost more, and heavy traffic adds waiting time.
Is there an extra charge for taxis at Brisbane Airport?
Yes. Brisbane Airport surcharge adds $4.24 to a taxi leaving the airport rank, on top of the metered fare. It is set by the regulator, and the calculator includes it automatically when your pickup is at the airport.
Is a taxi from Brisbane Airport cheaper than a rideshare?
It depends on demand. A taxi from the rank is a regulated maximum, so it cannot surge — the fare is the same at 2am on New Year's Day as it is on a quiet Tuesday, aside from the published night and weekend tariffs. Rideshare is often cheaper off-peak and considerably more expensive during surge.
Do I have to book a taxi from Brisbane Airport?
No. Taxis at the rank are rank-and-hail, so you can join the queue without booking. Booking through an operator is optional and may add a booking fee.
Keep reading
Fares are the regulated maximum for a rank or hail trip. Actual fares vary with route, traffic and driver-applied surcharges. Airport charges are shown where the regulator publishes them.