Parking Restrictions FAQs

Parking Restrictions

Brisbane Airport is a designated ‘No Stopping’ area unless otherwise signed. You may not park your car anywhere unless it is signed as a parking area. Public parking is available at the International and Domestic Terminals.

Drop-off and Pick-up stopping procedures

Drop-off and pick-up stopping areas are available at the International and Domestic Terminals.

You may stop in these areas for no more than two (2) minutes.

However, due to security restrictions, you are not permitted to leave your vehicle under any circumstances.

Q. Why are the parking restrictions at the Airport so strict?

A. Parking restrictions are in place to ensure the safety and security of all visitors and the efficient operation of the airport. Security requirements at all Australian airports have been upgraded by the Commonwealth Government since recent terrorist attacks around the world and this includes terminal face access by motor vehicles.

Q. Can I stop in a bus zone if there are no buses waiting?

A. You will appreciate that vehicles parking and stopping in bus zones create an ever-increasing problem for bus drivers pulling into and out of these bays. The danger created by buses forced to double park and manoeuvre into and out of an inadequate space is of great concern to us, and we therefore view this offence very seriously. You should note that it is irrelevant how long your vehicle remains stationary in the area - simply stopping the vehicle in a bus zone constitutes an offence.

Q. What if my passengers got out (as fast as they could) while I was waiting for people on the pedestrian crossing?

A. It is imperative that pedestrian crossings are not encumbered by vehicles stopped either partially or entirely across them. Pedestrian safety is a major priority of Brisbane Airport Corporation and vehicles stopped or even parked in such a manner cause visibility problems for pedestrians and other motorists alike.

It is an offence under the parking regulations to even stop your vehicle within a certain distance from a pedestrian crossing. In an effort to prevent vehicles from stopping on or near a crossing we have designated the area either side of the crossing a “No Stopping” zone.

Q. What if I parked in a disabled parking space because my passenger had injured their leg and needed assistance?

A. It is an offence under the parking regulations to park in an area designated for people with disabilities without the correct authorisation. Unauthorised parking in areas designated for people with disabilities is viewed as a serious offence.

Q. What if my passenger’s flight or baggage was delayed and I was waiting for them to arrive?

A. If your vehicle was stopped at the time of the offence in an area designated as a "No Parking” zone by virtue of road markings/signage, then this area allows the driver to pick up and drop off provided that the driver remains with the vehicle at all times and does not stop for more than 2 minutes.

Q. What if I just stopped for a moment to drop off or collect a passenger?

A. If your vehicle was stopped at the time of the offence in an area designated as a “No Stopping” zone by virtue of road markings/signage, then you should note that no part of a vehicle may be stopped in a “No Stopping” zone as the entirety of such zones must be kept clear at all times. It is irrelevant how long your vehicle remains stationary in the area - simply stopping the vehicle in a “No Stopping” zone constitutes an offence.

Q. What if I own the vehicle but I was not driving at the time of the offence or I have recently sold the vehicle?

A. If you were not the driver or you did not own the vehicle at the time of the offence you must complete a statutory declaration stating the name and address of the driver or owner of the vehicle, and send it to Brisbane Airport Corporation.

Q. Why am I not permitted to stop on Airport Drive or other airport roads?

A. All airport roads are signed "No Parking" or "No Stopping" for a number of safety and security reasons. Most importantly, is that over recent times many accidents have been caused by drivers attempting to re-enter the roadways or merge with moving vehicles at speeds of up to 100 km/h. This is an extremely dangerous practice which we cannot allow to continue.

Q. If I want to appeal this infringement what do I do?

A. All appeals must be in writing and posted to Brisbane Airport Corporation, PO Box 61, Hamilton Central QLD 4007; or faxed to (07) 3860 8648.

Please note, under our arrangements with the Federal Government, issuing officers have no discretion in issuing or cancelling parking infringements.