A Chinese national has been charged with attempting to smuggle about two kilograms of illicit drugs into Queensland from Hong Kong.

Australian Federal Police say Sui Hon So, 44, was arrested late last night at Brisbane International Airport with a suitcase loaded with packets of methamphetamine hydrochloride.

Police say the drugs, with a street value of about $800,000 were likely to be sold in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

It comes as thousands of teenagers join in Schoolies Week celebrations on the Gold Coast.

Sui Hon So appeared briefly in the Brisbane Magistrates Court this afternoon.

Police say a translator was organised and he did not apply for bail.

He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on December 13.

Police have tried to contact the man's family and say the Chinese consulate in Brisbane has been informed.