VA DOM-INT Transfer at Brisbane

[JohnK]

We can't let that stop us bagging Brisbane's separate domestic and international terminals !!

I don't let separate terminals sway my decision on connections.

I have been connecting through BNE for many years and doing so again in early July even though I work/live here. The connection itself is quite simple but it is other factors than one needs to be aware of to be safe. I am going back to SYD on a Friday night and have a ~2:30am flight BNE-SIN on Monday morning. Qantas have a late flight Sunday night SYD-BNE that gets into BNE at 9:30pm but I have chosen the 6:00pm SYD-BNE flight just in case the last flight of the night is cancelled and I am left stranded. I can spend the few extra hours in the lounge or go into BNE for a few hours.

 

[Dannyism]

I don't let separate terminals sway my decision on connections.
The connection itself is quite simple but it is other factors than one needs to be aware of to be safe.

This is where I've made my error. Live and learn.

 

[almelb]

Just wanted to highlight that Virgin is offering SYD-BNE-LAX itineraries with a connection time of one hour and 20 minutes. This does seem rather short? The MEL-BNE-LAX example from the OP was one hour and 40 minutes.
To those who have done the DOM-INT transfer at Brisbane, does this seem unrealistic? Also, does being on a Saturday help with the transfer time given there may be fewer people? I am interested in your thoughts.
VA917 SYD-BNE 0800-0930, VA7 BNE-LAX 1050-0655

 

[Denali]

Im sure it can be done but I wouldnt want to do it.

Last time we had a SYD>BNE>LAX transit, I moved my SYD>BNE flight to an earlier flight to save both myself and my husband the stress.

 

[AV8]

Just wanted to highlight that Virgin is offering SYD-BNE-LAX itineraries with a connection time of one hour and 20 minutes. This does seem rather short? The MEL-BNE-LAX example from the OP was one hour and 40 minutes.
To those who have done the DOM-INT transfer at Brisbane, does this seem unrealistic? Also, does being on a Saturday help with the transfer time given there may be fewer people? I am interested in your thoughts.
VA917 SYD-BNE 0800-0930, VA7 BNE-LAX 1050-0655

I had a similar QF DOM-INT transfer (SYD-BNE-HKG) of 1hr 20min - rang QF and was told MTT is 1hr 15min - still felt a little uneasy (lots of fog in BNE lately) and changed to earlier flight with 1hr 50min transfer - would rather be safe than sorry - will know if I did the right thing in a couple of weeks.

 

[ap_spd]

I think 1 hr 20 mins is doable if it is DOM to INT and not other way around.

I have seen VA crew hurry up the PAX off the plane so that they can connect. Taxi as the worst case scenario should help.

 

[indigo1]

Rather than starting a new thread, I figured I'd post this question here....Am flying J PER-AKL via MEL....the MEL-AKL sector is on a NZ A320, so Y only...Question, will Perth be able to give me an Express Path pass for MEL to dodge the queues? or will I need to collect one at MEL (if allowed?). Will be transiting MEL ~1730 on a Monday, so assume it will be quite busy.

 

[ap_spd]

Doubt that. I did Syd bne sin and had to collect the express path at bne...