Cheap Flights from Manchester to Brisbane

Flights from Manchester to Brisbane

This information is correct as of December 2015

Airlines that fly from Manchester to Brisbane

There are currently no direct flights from Manchester to Brisbane. Airlines offering connecting flights include Etihad via Abu Dhabi, Emirates via Dubai, British Airways via London, Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong, KLM via Amsterdam, Singapore Airlines via Singapore or Munich, Swiss Airlines via Zurich, Finnair via Helsinki, Lufthansa via Frankfurt and Turkish Airlines via Istanbul.

Terminal Information – Departing

This is only a guideline. Always check your boarding pass for up-to-date terminal information.

Etihad, Emirates,  Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Swiss and Finnair flights depart from Terminal 1. Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines fly from Terminal 2, while British Airways and KLM leave from Terminal 3. All of the terminals have free Wi-Fi for up to one hour, and each has its own Escape Lounge: entry prices start at £19.99* per person.  It's a great place to relax away from the hustle and bustle, and as well as a comfy place to sit you can also enjoy unlimited Wi-Fi and a complimentary selection of snacks and drinks.

Terminal 1 arguably has the best selection of shops and places to eat. In addition to airport favourites like Boots, WHSmith and Biza Duty Free, the departure lounge also has a few high street fashion names like Fat Face and Boux Avenue. Bar MCR does a fantastic range of tapas and cocktails, while the Grain Loft has booths where you can plug in your iPod and rock out to your own tunes. The other two terminals are a little more functional, but still offer everything you need for a chilled-out pre-flight experience. Australia is outside the EU, so remember to make the most of your duty free allowance.

Terminal Information – Arriving

Brisbane Airport is 12 miles away from the city centre. Flights from Manchester will arrive in the international terminal, unless you've changes planes in Australia. You can get between the terminals using the Airtrain or the TBus. The Airtrain connects both terminals to the city. One-way tickets to the city cost $16* (about £7.65) while a return will set you back $30* (about £14.40). You can get a 10% discount if you book online for journeys starting at the airport. Shuttles are available through CoachTrans for $20* (about £9.60) , but pre-booking is essential. Taxis from the airport to the city cost about $35* (roughly £16.80). It's also possible to find cheaper public transport at Skygate, which you can reach using the T-Bus.

Practical Information

You need a valid passport and a visa to travel to Australia. Your passport only needs to be valid for the duration of your stay, but do check the regulations for the country you have a layover in: some require six months additional validity. You can apply for an e-Visa online at the Department of Immigration & Border Protection. For other types of visa, speak to the Australian High Commission in London. Leave plenty of time: in some circumstances you might be asked to undergo a health check before the visa is granted. On arrival you might be asked to show evidence that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay, and to show your onward travel ticket.

What to expect in Brisbane

Brisbane is ten hours ahead of Manchester and the currency is the Australian Dollar ($). You can expect warm temperatures all year round, with the hottest temperatures occurring in January (26°C) and the coolest in July (15°C).

*Prices subject to change