Despite its name, Canberra International Airport doesn't receive any regularly-scheduled international flights. There was a brief period of international service to Fiji in 2004, and the facility may pick up more international service in coming years. Flights connect the nation's capital with Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Newcastle, Port Macquarie and Albury.

Airlines operating service to and from Canberra International Airport include: Brindabella Airlines, Qantas, Qantaslink and Virgin Blue. Canberra International Airport is also often called upon when inclement weather forces flights from Kingsford Smith (Sydney) and Tullamarine (Melbourne) international airports to reroute through Canberra.

This modern, single-terminal airport has ample facilities including adapted disabled-accessible toilets, an ATM centrally-located on the terminal's ground floor, baby-changing facilities and a children's play area. There is a number of eating and drinking establishments located throughout the terminal, including the Barton Bar and the Ground Café.

Taxis are on hand to provide transport to multiple-destinations city-wide. There is also an airport shuttle providing service to the city centre (20 minutes).

There are a number of other means of reaching Canberra from elsewhere in Australia. Ground transportation infrastructure is well-established, with the centrally-located bus terminal situated in Jolimont Centre directly across from the local public bus terminal. The train station is also well-located near the city centre in Kingston, east of Manuka Park.

Greyhound buses operate a total of 10 daily trips between Sydney and Canberra (4 hours, 30 minutes). Discounted fares are offered to students carrying an International Student Activity Card. Murrays Australia also operates coaches between Sydney and Canberra, with half as many daily departures. Tickets can be purchased at the bus terminal, through travel agents or online.

Travel by train can be slower than transport by bus, but trains are consistently more comfortable. There is plenty of room to move about the car, and upgrades to private or semi-private sleeping berths are available. The view afforded from the train is an added incentive for many travellers who wish to see the intermittent countryside while travelling.

Transportation from Melbourne involves a mixed transport package. From Melbourne, passengers can board a train bound for Cootamundra before switching to a Canberra-bound bus.

Driving from Sydney to Canberra is relatively straightforward for those who wish to hire a car and handle their own transportation. The M5 is the principal artery between Canberra and Sydney, with travel time taking a little over three hours. Melbourne is equally accessible and can be reached within eight hours. Rental cars are available from several car hire firms located at Canberra International Airport.

Once situated in Canberra, getting around town is very convenient. The well-planned streets are conducive to walking, cycling and self-guided tours, though the distance between highlighted areas of town requires intermittent transportation. City buses ply numerous routes throughout the city and tickets can be purchased per trip, per day or in 10-ride bundles. Bus drivers can issue transfer tickets which permit passengers to board another bus within 90 minutes at no additional charge.