The international terminal, which expands the airport to eight gates including its first aerobridge, will more than double Newcastle’s capacity and allow for more international traffic, including an upcoming Jetstar service to Bali.
Total passenger numbers were up 5.3 per cent on the 2024 calendar year, while December was also Brisbane’s busiest month on record, with 2.3 million passengers. International passengers were up 10.7 per cent on 2024, with domestic up 3.2 per cent.