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Flights to Brisbane

Beautiful Brisbane!

Return Economy airfares from London Heathrow to Brisbane start at £878*

The modern and vibrant city of Brisbane is the gateway to Queensland and all its wonders. Set around the Brisbane River, the city is geared up for outdoor living and making the most of the warm and sunny climate. Whether it's dining alfresco at one of the riverside restaurants, cycling along the banks of the Brisbane River or relaxing on the sand at South Bank, Australia's only inner-city beach, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Fly from Brisbane to the other regions of the Sunshine State where you can visit the five World Heritage sites, take in stunning natural scenery or have an encounter with some of the iconic wildlife. Use the Qantas Walkabout Pass to book your intra-Queensland flights to save.

Book your flights to Brisbane

Flights from London Heathrow via Dubai start from £878 for departures from 6 May to 20 June 2013 Sundays to Thursdays.* Offer ends 16 May 2013, unless sold out before, and book at least five days before departure. Availability is limited. Qantas codeshare flights between Dubai and Brisbane are operated by Emirates.

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Be tempted, entertained or simply relax in Qantas International Economy. Enjoy our inflight service including award-winning entertainment on demand and healthier meal choices.

Flight information

  • Qantas codeshare flights between Dubai and Brisbane are operated by Emirates.
  • Other fares are available for travel on Qantas flights via Sydney or Melbourne (these flights also operate from London Heathrow via Dubai).
  • Travel is not permitted on Emirates flights for itineraries that include New Zealand cities.
  • Depart from London Heathrow between Sunday and Thursday only. A surcharge of £20 applies for Friday and Saturday departures. Fares may not be available on all flights.
  • Book at least five days before departure to take advantage of these fares.

Premium Economy and Business fares

Treat yourself to that extra bit of luxury with Qantas International Premium Economy and International Business.

Flights to other Australian cities

Check out our complete range of deals on flights to Australia.

Plus, when you fly Qantas to Australia, you can save on your Australian domestic flights with the Qantas Walkabout Pass.

Flights from UK regional cities

In addition to our double daily flights from London Heathrow, you can fly on Qantas codeshare flights operated by Emirates from Birmingham, Glasgow, London (Heathrow and Gatwick), Manchester or Newcastle to Dubai, connecting to our Australian flights.

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Book Now, Pay Later

With Book Now, Pay Later, you can hold your seat with a £15 holding deposit per passenger and enjoy the freedom of paying the rest closer to your departure date. Conditions apply.±

± Book Now, Pay Later is available for bookings from the United Kingdom and availability depends on your departure date. Book Now, Pay Later is not available on round the world fares, fares booked with Classic Award, Any Seat Redemptions or Commercial Points plus Pay, itineraries including Jetstar flights, or where insurance and/or Carbon Offset is chosen. The length of time you have to pay will depend on the fare type and time until departure. Payment must be made in full on or before the due date advised at the time of booking. If you do not pay the fare in full on or before the due date, the booking will be cancelled and your holding deposit will not be refunded. If you choose to pay for your tickets via Qantas Telephone Sales or you cancel the booking, the holding deposit will not be refunded. While your booking is on hold, the total ticket price may change due to amendments in surcharges, taxes and fare adjustments.
Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef

Experience Australia like a local and go walkabout.

If you book your Australian domestic flights at the same time as your Qantas international flights, you could save with the Qantas Walkabout Pass.

Take advantage of our extensive domestic flight network to discover more of Queensland and Australia. With more than 20 destinations within Australia to choose from, experience the hustle of the largest cities, to the remote outback.

Choose the multi-city option when making your booking to Australia to benefit from the Qantas Walkabout Pass savings.#

# The Qantas Walkabout Pass must be booked and ticketed together with a Qantas return international fare to Australia and it has the same validity as your international ticket. To include the Qantas Walkabout Pass choose the multi-city option when making your booking at qantas.com.
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Benefits of flying with Qantas to Australia

  • Daily flights from London Heathrow to Australia via Dubai.
  • Take advantage of our unrivalled Australian network and choose from more than 50 destinations to explore.
  • Fly the award-winning Qantas A380, operating on selected flights from London Heathrow to Sydney and Melbourne, and choose from four travel classes - First, International Business, International Premium Economy and International Economy.
  • Earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points on every flight.+

+ You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem points. Join online now. Membership and points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program terms and conditions.

Welcome to Brisbane, the vibrant capital city of Queensland. With its sunny sub-tropical climate and relaxed atmosphere, Brisbane provides the perfect introduction to all that Queensland has to offer. Whether its adventure you are looking for, fine dining at one of the many riverside restaurants or just enjoying outdoor life in the sunshine, Brisbane has something for everyone to enjoy.

Brisbane is also the perfect starting point to discover the other regions of the Great Sunshine Way with easy access to World Heritage Listed Fraser Island, the stunning Sunshine Coast and the beautiful Southern Queensland Country.

Must do's in and around Brisbane

Cuddle a koala at Lone Pine Koala Sancturay
  • Challenge yourself to a Bridge Climb
    See the city from a new perspective with the Story Bridge Adventure Climb, one of only three bridge climbs in the world.
  • Cruise the Brisbane River
    Enjoy one of the many river cruises and hop on and off at the many wharfs and piers along its banks or get active and kayak the river as it meanders through the city.
  • Swim in the city
    Make the most of the sunshine by relaxing at Australia's only inner city beach at South Bank Parklands.
  • Cuddle a Koala
    Get up close and personal with these iconic creatures at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
  • Spend time at the South Bank Parklands
    The recommended playground for both visitors and residents of Brisbane, this area boasts the cultural precinct where you can enjoy a show at the Performing Arts Centre or visit Australia's largest gallery of Modern Art. It's also a great place to meet friends or family for a traditional Aussie barbeque or picnic by the river.

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Important Information

* Fares: Prices based on payment at qantas.com. For bookings made through Qantas Telephone Sales a fee of £20 per person applies. Prices correct as at 1 May 2013 but may fluctuate if carrier charges, fees, taxes or currency change. Travel is permitted on Qantas and selected airline partners only. Additional airport taxes and fees may be required for stopovers and/or alternative routings. Prices for travel during other periods available on application.Offer period may be extended at Qantas' discretion. Offer subject to availability at the time of booking.
Maximum stay: Return travel from the last international stopover must commence no later than 12 months after initial departure.
Children and Infants: Discounts apply on international routes.
Rebooking: Date changes on international flights permitted at £100 per change within the ticket validity and are subject to a local service fee.
Rerouting: £100 per reroute and subject to a local service fee.
Cancellations: No refund once tickets are issued.
Local service fees: Local service fees apply for any changes to both e-tickets and paper tickets.
Queensland image credits: Tourism and Events Queensland

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