Brisbane Flights
Flights to Brisbane from Manchester International Apt
Description
Brisbane Information
Brisbane Marketing
Address: Level 12, 15 Adelaide Street, PO Box 12260, George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4003
Phone: +61 (0) 7 3006 6200
Departure Airport
Manchester Airport
Airport Information
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Address
Manchester Airport Plc, Manchester M90 1QX, UK
Country Code
44
Telephone
(0)161 489 3000
Fax
(0)161 489 3813
None
Website
www.manchesterairport.co.uk
Location
The airport is located 17km (10 miles) southwest of Manchester
Time Zone
GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
3
Transfer between Terminals
The Skylink moving walkway system links Terminals 1, 2 and 3 via the airport railway station.
Driving Directions
The airport lies off junction 5 of the M56 motorway, which connects with the M60 (Manchester’s ring road) at junction 4. Directions for all terminals are clearly signposted.
Car Parking
There are some 14,000 parking spaces available at the airport. Short- and long-term parking facilities (tel: (0)161 489 3723) are available. The short-stay multi-storey parking lots are located close to Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Long-term parking is recommended for any stay over 6 hours. Pre-booking, with discounts offered, is available online. A regular courtesy shuttle bus operates from the long-term car parks to all terminals. CPS provides chauffeured parking (tel: (0)870 411 1118; website: www.parkwithcps.com).
Car Hire
Companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt. All have desks in each of the terminals.
Public Transport
Rail: Manchester Airport’s new rail, coach and bus interchange, known as The Station, is connected to all three terminals via the Skylink moving walkway system. Trains operate to Manchester Airport from many stations in northern England and the Midlands. There is a frequent service between the airport and Manchester Piccadilly Station in the city centre, which has connections to most major destinations. For information on times and fares, contact the 24-hour National Rail enquiries line (tel: (0)845 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk). Road: Taxi: Taxis are available outside or near the Arrivals hall of each terminal. Bus: The airport’s bus network provides direct services to many local centres, as well as to other towns and cities. For local public transport information, contact the Greater Manchester travel information line (tel: (0)161 228 7811; website: www.gmpte.com) or Traveline (tel: (0)870 608 2608). Coach: A number of National Express services (tel: (0)870 575 7747; website: www.nationalexpress.com) run from The Station to various destinations throughout the UK.
Information and Help Desks
Tourist information centres are situated in the Arrivals areas of Terminals 1 and 2 (tel: (0)161 436 3344). There are also information desks situated in all terminals. Several members of staff are trained in British Sign Language.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: ATMs, bureaux de change, banking facilities, Internet booths and a post office are available. Eating and drinking: All terminals have restaurants, cafés and bars with 24-hour facilities. Shopping: Duty-free shops and a variety of gift shops and concessions are available. Luggage: Left-luggage facilities and lost property offices are available (tel: (0)161 489 3463 for Terminal 1 or (0)161 489 6031 for Terminal 2). Other facilities: These include a medical centre, two prayer rooms, baby changing facilities and a 24-hour children’s play area.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Airport Business Centre (tel: (0)161 490 5580) offers a wide range of professional business support services, including private workstations with telephone, fax, photocopying and word processing facilities, meeting room hire, Internet access and videoconferencing. The airport also has conference and banqueting facilities in the Atlantic Suite (tel: (0)161 489 6181/2) and Radisson SAS Hotel (tel: (0)161 490 5000), catering for up to 400 people and including a comprehensive range of audiovisual, telephone and fax equipment. The Escape Lounge (tel: (0)161 489 3388) offers passengers a chance to relax and use a variety of business facilities, including fax machines, telephones, Internet access and photocopying; there is a charge for entry to this lounge.
Disabled Facilities
There are accessible toilets, ramps and lifts, hearing loops and wheelchair-accessible telephones throughout the terminals. All telephones are fitted with induction loops. The desk in Terminal 1 International Arrivals is equipped with a Minicom system (tel: (0)161 489 3561). Passengers requiring wheelchairs or special assistance should contact their airline prior to travel. There are parking spaces for disabled travellers (tel: (0)161 489 3723).
Airport Hotels
The four on-site hotels are Bewley’s Hotel Manchester Airport (tel: (0)161 498 0333), Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport (tel: (0)870 400 9055), Manchester Airport Hilton (tel: (0)161 435 3000) and Radisson SAS Hotel (tel: (0)161 490 5000). Nearby hotels include the Etrop Grange (tel: (0)161 499 0500) and Manchester Airport Marriott (tel: (0)161 904 0301). Hotel reservations can be made at the tourist information centres and at the First Options desk, located in the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall.
City
Manchester
Full Airport Name
Manchester Airport
State or Province
England
Destination Airport
Brisbane Airport
Airport Information
Country
Australia
Address
Brisbane Airport, Banksia Place, Brisbane Airport, Queensland 4007, Australia
Country Code
61
Telephone
(0)7 3406 3000
Fax
(0)7 3406 3111
info@bne.com.au
Website
www.brisbaneairport.com.au
Location
The airport is located 13km (8 miles) northeast of Brisbane
Time Zone
GMT + 10
Number of Terminals
2
Transfer between Terminals
The inter-terminal shuttle connects the Domestic and International terminals and is operated by Airtrain (tel: (0)7 3216 3308; website: www.airtrain.com.au ).
Driving Directions
The airport is located on Airport Drive and has a dedicated access road off the Gateway Motorway roundabout. From Brisbane, take the Kingsford Smith Drive to the Links Avenue off ramp on to the Gateway Motorway.
Car Parking
Short- and long-term parking (tel: (0)7 3406 3088) is available at both the International and Domestic terminals.
Car Hire
Car hire companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty, with desks in the International and Domestic terminals.
Public Transport
Rail: The Airtrain (tel: (0)7 3216 3308; website: www.airtrain.com.au) provides services to Brisbane Central Station (journey time: 22 minutes) and to the Gold Coast. Airtrain stations are located directly outside the Domestic and International terminals. Road: Taxi: Taxis are readily available; companies include Black & White Cabs (tel: 131 998; website: www.blackandwhitecabs.com.au) and Yellow Cabs (tel: 132 227 or (0)7 3391 5955; website: www.yellowcab.com.au). The taxi ranks are situated at both Qantas and Virgin Blue ends of the Domestic Terminal and outside Arrivals, on the second level of the International Terminal. Limousine: Limousines are also available; contact the Visitors Information Centre (tel: (0)7 3406 3190) for more information. Bus: Airport buses are available from both terminals to Brisbane Transit Centre in Roma Street, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. A door-to-door service is also provided. For further information, contact Coachtrans (tel: (0)7 3238 4700; website: www.coachtrans.com.au).
Information and Help Desks
There is a Visitors Information Centre (tel: (0)7 3406 3190) on level 2 of the International Terminal, and passenger information desks on the ground floor of the Domestic Terminal. For tourist information, contact Brisbane Marketing (tel: (0)7 3006 6200; website: www.brisbanetourism.com.au).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: The International Terminal has bureaux de change facilities and ATMs on levels 2, 3 and 4. The Domestic Terminal has bureaux de change facilities on level 2. Payphones are situated throughout both terminals. Eating and drinking: There are plenty of cafés and bars at the airport. Shopping: A wide range of shops are available, with duty-free located in the International Terminal. A pre-order and pick-up service is available (tel: 1800 814 023). Luggage: Lost property offices are situated in both the International and Domestic terminals. There are no left-luggage facilities at the airport, due to security requirements. Other facilities: There is a first aid room, baby change rooms and a non-denominational prayer room in the International Terminal. Showers are available in both terminals.
Conference and Business Facilities
The airport has conference and meeting facilities in the International Terminal (tel: (0)7 3406 3000; e-mail: info@bne.com.au) for groups of 12-50 people. Various airline lounges are situated in the International Terminal, including a Qantas Club Lounge (tel: (0)7 3307 9212). A Qantas Club Lounge (tel: (0)7 3867 3400) and The Blue Room (tel: (0)7 3114 7122), operated by Virgin Blue, are situated in the Domestic Terminal.
Disabled Facilities
There is ramped and lift access to all floors, wheelchair-accessible toilets, and shops and dining areas designed for disabled people in the International Terminal. Disabled car parking spaces and wheelchair set-downs area available too.
Airport Hotels
Nearby hotels include the Airport Hacienda Best Western Hotel (tel: (0)7 3268 5011), the Airport Motel (tel: (0)7 3868 2399), the Brisbane Riviera Hotel (tel: (0)7 3862 1800) and the Motel Formula One (tel: (0)7 3868 3457). The Visitors Information Centre can provide information on accommodation.
City
Brisbane
Full Airport Name
Brisbane Airport
State or Province
Queensland
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