Pedal power can now help break the boredom for travellers waiting for flights at Brisbane's International Airport, while also keeping their mobile phones charged.

The airport is the first in Australia to install free bike riding stations that generate enough power to charge a phone — if you pedal hard enough.

The stations, made by a Belgian company, are made entirely from sustainable materials.

The stations offer a green solution to charging mobile phones. ( Facebook: Brisbane Airport Corporation )

Clint Harvey, business development manager at Brisbane Airport Corporation, said the idea to install them at the airport came after seeing similar set-ups in airports and train stations across Europe.

"The concept started in Belgium and France and we thought it would make a unique experience for the airport and wanted to be the first in Australia to do it," he said.

"The sustainability benefits are great as the bikes are made from fully sustainable materials — and we're also generating power and not taking out of the grid."

Loading

Fighting boredom with exercise

Along with power generation, Mr Harvey said the bikes allowed passengers the ability to exercise before long-haul flights.

"Fitness is a huge benefit, but it also gives passengers a diversion," he said.

"The recharging time is the same as if you charge into an outlet at home.

"The feedback has been very positive and the bikes are always being used."

Currently the bikes are stationed at the check-in area of the international airport but the corporation hopes to put additional bikes in other waiting areas soon.

"We're also looking to place them at the domestic terminal as well due to the response we've had from them," Mr Harvey said.

Argentinian traveller Nicholas used the charger while waiting for a flight back home, and said it was easy to pedal.

"It's a great idea as it's a mix between exercise and technology," he said.

"It's the first time I've ever seen this idea and it's a good way to break the boredom."