Canberra Airport Guide 2026, Transport, Parking, Terminals and Everything You Need to Know

Canberra Airport (CBR) 2026, Overview

Canberra Airport (IATA: CBR) is the ACT's only commercial airport and one of Australia's unique examples of a major city airport under private operation (Canberra Airport is owned and operated by Capital Airport Group). Located 8km south-east of the Canberra CBD, the airport is a compact single-terminal facility handling primarily domestic services with limited international routes (including direct Singapore Airlines services). Canberra Airport has no direct rail connection to the CBD.

Getting to Canberra Airport

• Taxi, The most reliable option from Canberra Airport to the CBD. Canberra CBD to Airport: approximately $25-$40. ACT metered taxis.
• Rideshare (Uber), From the designated rideshare pick-up zone. Generally $20-$35 to the Canberra CBD. Uber is the primary rideshare option operating at Canberra Airport.
• ACTION Bus (Route 11 and others), Canberra's bus network has limited connections to the airport. Check the ACT Government's MyWay bus route planner at transport.act.gov.au.
• Car, Canberra Airport is 10-20 minutes from the CBD via Morshead Drive and Commonwealth Avenue. Good road access with minimal traffic outside peak hours.

Canberra Airport Parking 2026

• Short Stay, Available in the covered car park directly adjacent to the terminal. Hourly rates; check canberraairport.com.au.
• Long Stay (Open Air), Budget outdoor parking with a short walk to the terminal. More affordable for stays over 2 days.

Canberra Airport Terminals

• Single Terminal, Canberra Airport operates a single integrated terminal for all domestic and international flights. Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Rex domestic services. Singapore Airlines operates direct international services between Canberra and Singapore.

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