Brisbane Airport (BNE) with Kids: Every Family Facility, Mapped

Only a small one. Brisbane Airport's travelling with children page lists a permanent interactive screen with airport-themed games on the International Terminal's Village Green, after passport control, and says other interactive activities appear from time to time, so check its What's On page before you travel. It does not list a play area in the Domestic Terminal. It also suggests picking a window spot in either terminal to watch aircraft operations, which is often the best free entertainment for small plane fans.

Brisbane lists 14 parent rooms, seven in each terminal, all with baby change facilities, feeding chairs and microwaves. In the Domestic Terminal they are on Level 1 near Qantaslink check-in, opposite Baggage Reclaim 1 and next to the Airtrain ticket desk, and on Level 2 at the Qantas end, the Virgin end, the Central satellite and the Central Terminal Area. In the International Terminal they are on Levels 2, 3 and 4, including one opposite Gate 80 before duty free.

No. Brisbane Airport states that it has no loan stroller service, so bring your own. Many airlines do not allow strollers or carriers in the cabin, so ask your airline whether you can check the stroller at the departure gate or whether it has to go at oversized baggage drop-off. Strollers, prams and carriers are screened separately from your other carry-on items at security, so allow a little extra time to fold and unload. Bring a lightweight stroller if your child still naps in one.

It depends on where you are flying. On domestic flights there is no volume limit on powders, liquids, aerosols or gels in carry-on. On international flights you can carry a reasonable quantity of baby liquids, gels and inorganic powders for the flight plus possible delays. Organic powders such as powdered formula have no quantity limit. Allowed baby items include breast milk, formula, sterilised water, juice and baby food in liquid, gel, powder or paste form. Pack only what you need for the flight plus possible delays.

Everyone is screened regardless of age, including babies. Babies and infants go through screening much like adults: they can be carried through, or walk through unassisted if they are able. Brisbane Airport says children are not screened with body scanners. Carriers, strollers and prams are screened separately from other carry-on items. Brisbane does not publish a family lane, but travellers with hidden disabilities can use the assistance lane, which directs you to the shortest available lane. Remove your child from the stroller before it goes through.

Brisbane Airport does not publish one. Its hidden disabilities support is the Sunflower lanyard, free from the Visitor Information Centres: Domestic Level 1 opposite Trader & Co Cafe (7am to 7pm weekdays, 10am to 4pm weekends) and International Level 2 in the arrivals hall (5:30am to midnight daily). Staff are trained to recognise it and can slow things down and keep things quiet. The lanyard does not give fast-track access or a personal escort. Pick one up on arrival if you have a connection.

Take the free Terminal Transfer Bus. It runs roughly every 10 minutes from 4:00am to 1:30am, and the ride takes about 5 minutes plus waiting time. At the Domestic Terminal it leaves from the orange Terminal Transfer Bus stops outside the Qantas and Virgin ends. At the International Terminal you board on Level 2 and are dropped on Level 4. Brisbane does not publish a stroller policy for the bus, so be ready to fold it if the bus is busy.

Every parent room has a microwave, and there are 14 of them across the two terminals. In the International Terminal there is also a hot water station on Level 3, behind Coffee Club. Brisbane Airport adds that some retailers will provide hot water, possibly for a small fee. Since powdered formula has no quantity limit at security, carrying powder and mixing it with hot water airside is an easy option on a long-haul departure. Bring a clean bottle and pre-measured powder to keep it simple.

Brisbane Airport does not publish kids' menus, but several eateries double as landmarks for parent rooms, which makes meals and feeds easy to combine. In the International Terminal, Level 4 parent rooms are next to Corretto Bar and Cafe and behind Sushi Sushi, and the Level 3 hot water station is behind Coffee Club. In the Domestic Terminal, the Central satellite parent room on Level 2 is opposite Giancarlo. Check the airport's shop and dine listings for current opening hours.