Urban List
Dinushka Gunasekara
27 August 2026
Feeling like the Brisbane Airport is always under construction? Yep, we get that. And while the delays and constant changes (check in is where now?) are less than ideal, it certainly helps to know it’s all part of the big picture—one that connects Brisbane to the rest of the world in state-of-the-art style.
The Future BNE $5 billion investment marks a whopping transformation designed to completely revolutionise your travel experience. From modernising key infrastructure to major refurbishments and streamlining the security process, the coming decade will play a truly pivotal part in the history of Brisbane Airport. It also couldn’t be more timely, preparing Brisbane for 2032 and beyond; with the population of Brisbane expected to grow by 43% by 2041...






