Operating company Brisconnections has released a daily average for the first seven days since last Wednesday.
In that time, an average 77,320 vehicles a day went through the tunnel - a long way from the 135,000 vehicles a day BrisConnections hopes to achieve by the end of the three month toll free period.
The tunnel has experienced some teething problems including issues with traffic light sequences at exits and entrances and complaints about signage.
CEO Dr Ray Wilson said the first week had seen "solid traffic numbers and positive feedback from motorists about the road and time savings achieved".
"Motorists are quickly realising the value of this important new asset, with BrisConnections having received reports of time savings of up to 20 minutes to the airport as projected and considerably less traffic on suburban streets," Dr Wilson said.
"We have now witnessed the way AirportlinkM7 has revolutionised traffic movement around the city with its vital connections to the CBD, Airport, northern suburbs, Inner City Bypass, and Clem7 straight through to the Pacific Motorway."
He said the daily average was expected to grow as people adjust their travel patterns.
"Feedback has been positive with many motorists being surprised and delighted at the time savings they have achieved on their daily commutes," Dr Wilson said.
He said BrisConnections was working with the road authorities to refine some minor signage issues and traffic light sequencing on the surrounding road network.
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