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Brisbane Airport passenger traffic reaches new highs in Australia’s ‘bleisure capital’
Latest data from Tourism Research Australia reveals that Brisbane attracted a record 53.7 million nights in 2024, driving overall tourism spending to a record A$11.3 billion.
AUSTRALIA. Brisbane Airport set a new benchmark in 2024, with record passenger traffic fuelling tourism growth and driving visitor spending to an all-time high of A$11.3 billion (US$8.2 billion).
Latest data from Tourism Research Australia reveals that Brisbane attracted a record 53.7 million visitor nights in 2024, boosting overall tourism spending to historic levels.
Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff said: “We know that when Brisbane Airport is busy, so are hotels, bars, restaurants and shops and this has a ripple effect throughout the entire economy, pumping billions of dollars into the pockets of Queenslanders.”
Brisbane has reinforced its position as Australia’s ‘bleisure capital,’ with business travel playing a key role. Domestic business visitor numbers surged +13.5% year-on-year to 2.1 million, with business visitor nights rising by +30.5% to a record 5.8 million.
De Graaff said: “Business travellers are extending their stay beyond meetings and conferences to experience Brisbane’s vibrant cultural scene and also enjoy a getaway to the stunning Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast.”
Brisbane also recorded its highest visitor numbers from southern states, with arrivals from Victoria up +28.1% year-on-year to 1.1 million and New South Wales visitors increasing +18.1% to 2 million.
Brisbane’s popularity among international tourists is on the rise, with record-breaking visitors from New Zealand and India and an all-time high of 18.2 million visitor nights from other Asian countries.
South Korea emerged as the top growth market at 2.8 million nights, +37.2% above pre-pandemic 2019, while Indonesian visitor nights soared +127.5%, a new record high.
The city also saw more international visitors staying longer, with the average stay increasing by 3.7 nights to 22 nights.
Brisbane Airport’s International Terminal reached record traffic levels in December and January, serving two-thirds of all international arrivals to Queensland during this peak holiday travel period.
More than 631,700 passengers travelled via the International Terminal in December, exceeding the January 2020 record of 620,000.
The December record was topped just weeks later, with 638,800 international passengers recorded in January.
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said: “Brisbane is Australia’s lifestyle capital and our booming visitor economy is a win for local jobs and businesses. With world-class dining, accommodation, and tourism there is more to see and do in Brisbane than ever before.”
Brisbane Economic Development Agency CEO Anthony Ryan added: “Building on brand Brisbane, BEDA and key partners are elevating the city’s profile by securing global business conferences, major events, and investment opportunities.
“In a stunning two-year transformation, expanded aviation networks have ignited a tourism boom, shattering records with an unprecedented A$11.3 billion in visitor spending and a record-breaking 18.2 million visitor nights from Asia.” 
Brisbane Highlights (year-on-year):
- Total overnight visitor expenditure: A$11.3 billion, up +11.2% – record
- Total visitor nights: 53.7 million, up +14.7% – record
- Domestic expenditure: A$8.2 billion, up +13.5% – record
- Domestic visitors: 8.1 million, up +11.2% – record
- Domestic visitor nights: 25.6 million, up +16.8% – record
- Domestic business visitor nights: 5.8 million, up +30.5% – record
- Victoria visitors: 1.1 million, up +28.1% – record
- Melbourne visitor nights: 3.3 million, up +56.2% – record
‘Future BNE’This article forms part of an ongoing series by The Moodie Davitt Report dedicated to Brisbane Airport’s hugely ambitious A$5 billion (US$3.3 billion) ‘Future BNE’ development. As reported, the programme, which includes over 150 projects, is the biggest in Brisbane Airport’s history. Future BNE will upgrade both the Domestic and International terminals and continue the development of a new Terminal 3 precinct as both Brisbane and Queensland look forward to hosting the 2032 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. We will track the programme right through. The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie visited Brisbane Airport last year to kick-start the series by reporting on the new ten-year partnership between Lotte Duty Free and Brisbane Airport Corporation. You can read that story here. Look out for more coverage of the ongoing developments coming soon. |
