Fly from London to Brisbane with Etihad Airways
Booking flights from London’s Heathrow Airport to Brisbane transports you from the UK capital to Australia’s ‘River City’. Your journey includes a connecting flight in Abu Dhabi – but you could extend your adventure with a longer stopover in the UAE capital.
Beautiful Brisbane has great weather all year round and boasts an array of cultural activities that are bound to fill a busy holiday itinerary. It’s also the gateway to the amazing Gold Coast.
LHR to BNE: flight facts
Flying from London to Brisbane: FAQs
How do you get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to the city centre?
Getting from BNE to the centre is simple, with several options to take. Your could book a transfer with Etihad for a hassle free onward journey. Taxis are also available 24/7 and depart from outside the International terminal taking 20 minutes to reach Brisbane city centre. Alternatively, the Airtrain is also available and takes just 20 minutes to reach the city.
What's the weather like in Brisbane?
Brisbane has it’s summer between December and February. It can reach temperatures of up to low 30s, but tend to average around 25°C. But rainfall tends to be highest in the summer, with around 100mm a month between November to May, dropping in its winter months.
Top tips for London to Brisbane
Stop by Brisbane’s Chinatown
Explore this colourful and vibrant area of Brisbane with its many authentic restaurants and shops. Just like Chinatown in London, you can eat at traditional Chinese restaurants and dumpling houses. Every weekend there are markets held in the mall – and during the week you can grab a bargain at the various specialist stores and supermarkets.
Visit Brisbane’s iconic South Bank
Swap London’s South Bank for Brisbane’s. The heart of the entertainment, culture and recreation area, South Bank offers a wide selection of activities. Located on the Brisbane River, Streets Beach allows you to relax along the river’s man-made sandy shores or take a dip in the fresh water. Afterwards, head to the many restaurants, bars and pubs that line the river bank.