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Where to stay for an overnight connection at Brisbane Airport International Terminal

The short answer: Take the free terminal bus to the domestic precinct and sleep there. Pullman has the most comfort; ibis is the cheaper version of the same short walk.

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The short list at a glance

Three stays for a night between international flights, compared on sleep and the transfer back.

StayHow you reach INTLHotel to check-inRoom, typicalTransferTypical total
Our pickPullman Brisbane AirportHotel shuttle or free terminal busHotel shuttle $9 a person, every 40 minutes, 03:35–09:55, about 15 minutes. Or the free terminal bus to Domestic and a five-minute walk. Book a seat in advance.15 minA$329–A$499A$9A$338–A$508
Best valueLowest totalibis Brisbane AirportHotel shuttle or free terminal busHotel shuttle $9 a person, every 40 minutes, 03:35–09:55, about 15 minutes. Or the free terminal bus to Domestic and a five-minute walk. Book a seat in advance.16 minA$189–A$369A$9A$198–A$378
Also considerNovotel Brisbane AirportHotel shuttleHotel shuttle to both terminals, $9 a person, 03:35–09:55, about 15 to 20 minutes. Book a seat in advance.20 minA$189–A$434A$9A$198–A$443

Totals are a typical room for one night plus getting to the terminal, for two adults, one way. Prices are the lowest and highest we found across the dates we sampled. A stay still shown as "To be confirmed" has a price or fare we could not confirm. Checked October 2026; your dates may cost more or less.

The stays, and why

Our pick

Pullman Brisbane Airport

Hotel shuttle or free terminal bus15 min to check-inHotel shuttle $9 a person, every 40 minutes, 03:35–09:55, about 15 minutes. Or the free terminal bus to Domestic and a five-minute walk. Book a seat in advance.
A hotel room with two double beds and a desk at Pullman Brisbane Airport.
Room, typical
A$329–A$499
Transfer
A$9$9 a person on the hotel shuttle; the terminal bus is free
Typical total
A$338–A$508
Who it suits
A night between international flights, with an early connection.
Why we would choose it
A free terminal bus and a five-minute walk, a proper room and a 24-hour desk.
The compromise
You have to take the bus and walk with luggage; there is no hotel at International.
Worth paying more?
For a connection you cannot miss, yes.
Best valueLowest total

ibis Brisbane Airport

Hotel shuttle or free terminal bus16 min to check-inHotel shuttle $9 a person, every 40 minutes, 03:35–09:55, about 15 minutes. Or the free terminal bus to Domestic and a five-minute walk. Book a seat in advance.
The ibis Brisbane Airport tower on the left and the Pullman Brisbane Airport tower at dusk, with an aircraft taking off behind.
Room, typical
A$189–A$369
Transfer
A$9$9 a person on the hotel shuttle; the terminal bus is free
Typical total
A$198–A$378
Who it suits
A short overnight connection on a budget.
Why we would choose it
The same free bus and short walk as Pullman, for less.
The compromise
Smaller rooms and a busier restaurant.
Worth paying more?
Only if you want more space.
Also consider

Novotel Brisbane Airport

Hotel shuttle20 min to check-inHotel shuttle to both terminals, $9 a person, 03:35–09:55, about 15 to 20 minutes. Book a seat in advance.
The Novotel Brisbane Airport building and entrance at dusk, with the Novotel sign on the roof.
Room, typical
A$189–A$434
Transfer
A$9$9 a person on the hotel shuttle; the terminal bus is free
Typical total
A$198–A$443
Who it suits
A connection with a family or a long wait.
Why we would choose it
More space and a pool, with a shuttle to both terminals.
The compromise
The shuttle stops around 09:55, and it is at Skygate, not the terminal.
Worth paying more?
For a family, maybe; for a solo traveller, the walk is simpler.

Not quite your trip?

The right stay changes with the situation and the terminal.

Dep 06:40

Early flight

Sleep close enough that the morning is a short walk or a short ride.

Early flight staysArr 23:55

Late arrival

Get from the gate to a bed without waiting on a shuttle that has stopped.

Late arrival staysFamily × 4

Family trip

Rooms that fit everyone, and a transfer that works with bags and a buggy.

Family staysLayover 7h

Long layover

A day room, a shower or a few hours out. What is realistic in the time you have.

Layover optionsStep-free

Older travellers

A short, calm route from the room to check-in, with as few steps, waits and transfers as possible.

Stays for older travellersLowest total

Budget stay

The lowest total for the night, with the room and the trip to the terminal added up.

Budget stays
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