Security

The safety and security of our customers is our top priority. Security is an extremely important part of air travel and making sure you know what you can and can’t take on board is one of our biggest responsibilities. We have developed these guidelines so you can get the most out of your time at the airport, and get through security quickly with no hassle. If you’ve any extra questions, please look at our FAQs.

Domestic Passengers

You need to be screened if you are travelling on a flight within Australia or entering the sterile area (the secure part of the terminal building) to accompany or meet a passenger. Personal effects are x-rayed and people entering the sterile area pass through a walk-through metal detector. This is supplemented by random checks for explosives.

International Passengers

If you are travelling overseas, you will also need to pass through our international outbound screening point, also located on Level 2 of the Terminal within the sterile area. This involves additional security checks to comply with international regulations. At this point, there are additional requirements, with random body scanning and screening of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs). Click here to see current regulations for passengers travelling internationally from Australia. 

Getting Through Security Quickly

By following these simple tips, passing through security can be made even easier:

• Take laptops, tablets and any large electrical items out of bags and place on a tray.
• If wearing a bulky over garment (coat, parka or bulky jacket) please remove and place on the x-ray observation equipment conveyor belt.
• Put small personal effects into your hand baggage if you have it; this will save time at the screening point and minimise the chance of leaving anything behind.
• Trays are provided for larger items such as handbags, shoes and laptops.
• Some shoes contain metal and may need screening (e.g. steel cap boots).

For more security information, click here