Record breaking fiscal year for Brisbane Airport

Brisbane Airport (BNE) reinforced its status as Queensland’s primarily gateway by welcoming a record 25.2 million passengers (+4%) in Fiscal Year 2026.

The total meant that more than one million additional travellers passed through its terminals over the past 12 months.

The International Terminal welcomed 7,080,057 passengers, up 7.9%, while the Domestic Terminal handled 18,166,893 passengers, up 2.5%.

Mainland China emerged as Brisbane Airport’s fastest-growing international market in FY26, with passenger numbers rising 51.1% and more than 137,710 additional travellers choosing Brisbane.

Brisbane Airport CEO, Gert-Jan de Graaff, said the result came as airlines continued to add capacity to BNE.

“The result underscores the momentum we’re seeing at Brisbane Airport, while also demonstrating the resilience of our aviation network,” enthused de Graaff.

“More than 25 million passenger journeys were made through Brisbane Airport in the year to June, equivalent to nearly two Gabba-sized crowds passing through the airport every day.

“What makes this result particularly pleasing is that international passenger numbers grew despite global uncertainty and disruption in the Middle East during the second half of the financial year.

“While some traditional routes to Europe were impacted during that period, travellers continued to fly, with many choosing alternative connections through Asia to tick off their bucket lists.

“Over the past year we’ve welcomed the return of Malaysia Airlines to Kuala Lumpur, adding our 35th direct international destination and giving Queenslanders even more choice when travelling overseas.

“Jetstar’s milestone of one million international passengers at Brisbane Airport highlights both the airline’s important role in connecting Queenslanders with the world and a strong appetite for affordable air travel.”

Brisbane Airport is investing A$5 billion over five years through its Future BNE programme, delivering new aviation, terminal and commercial infrastructure to support Queensland’s growth and strengthen connectivity for decades to come.