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Distance to Adelaide6.3km
Distance to North Adelaide7.2km
Most popular destinationSydney

About Adelaide Airport

  • Adelaide Airport is located in South Australia and is a main airport for Adelaide.

  • The airport connects the wider area, with passengers from nearby Adelaide Hills and Morphett Vale also relying on it for flights.

  • Here are some of the busiest airlines at Adelaide Airport to keep in mind when booking:

  • Not sure where to go if you're setting off from Adelaide? Direct flights from Adelaide Airport can take you to some standout destinations, including:

    • Melbourne

    • Sydney

    • Brisbane

    • Port Lincoln

    • Perth

  • July, November, and December are the busiest months at Adelaide Airport. July falls in the Southern Hemisphere winter, drawing visitors for the cooler season. November and December mark the start of summer, bringing holiday travel and strong domestic demand as the festive season approaches.

  • February, March, and May are the quietest months at Adelaide Airport. February and March follow the summer peak as holiday travel winds down, while May sits in a shoulder period before winter arrivals build, resulting in generally softer demand across both domestic and international routes.

How to get from Adelaide Airport to Adelaide

  • The airport has bus links to central Adelaide. You can get to Adelaide city centre in about 20 minutes by taking the JetExpress J1/J2/J7/J8.

  • For a door-to-door option, book a rideshare service from Adelaide Airport with Uber, Ola or DiDi.

  • 13cabs and Suburban Taxis are among the taxi companies in Adelaide.

  • It takes around 15 minutes to get from Adelaide Airport to Adelaide by rideshare service or taxi, though traffic may affect journey times.

  • Adelaide Airport sits close to the city, so taxis and rideshares are among the most popular options for getting into central Adelaide. The airport is also served by public buses connecting to the city centre.

How to get to Adelaide Airport from Adelaide

  • Buses run between the city and the airport. The JetExpress J1/J2/J7/J8 departs from major stops like Adelaide city centre and takes roughly 20 minutes.

  • Driving from the centre of Adelaide to the airport takes around 15 minutes.

  • The most common way to get to Adelaide Airport from the city is by taxi or rideshare — both pick up and drop off directly outside the terminal. The Adelaide Metro also runs bus services connecting the airport to the city centre, making public transit a practical option too.

Adelaide Airport facilities

  • Adelaide Airport operates from one terminal.

  • From cafes and coffee shops and fast food to grab-and-go options, you won't go hungry before your flight. You'll also find sit-down restaurants.

  • You can browse the shops between check-in and boarding. Hit up the convenience stores, duty-free outlets, fashion and accessories, and souvenirs and gifts if you left a few things off your packing list.

  • Want to travel in a bit more style? Airport lounges give you somewhere to have a meal, work, or unwind before your flight. These are the main types available at Adelaide Airport:

    • Airport lounges

    • Business and first class lounges

    • Membership lounges

    • Paid lounges

  • Parking at Adelaide Airport covers everything from quick stops to longer stays. Here's what you'll find:

    • Long stay

    • Pick-up/drop-off

    • Short stay

    • Valet

Where to stay near Adelaide Airport

  • Whether you have a late flight to Adelaide Airport or an early check-in, Atura Adelaide Airport is there when you want to rest close by. It's just 0.32 kilometres away and features tour services, ironing services, and luggage storage.

  • Roughly 5 kilometres from the airport, Ramsgate Hotel by Nightcap Social is another option nearby. Internet access, a restaurant, and ATMs are among the amenities here.

  • Or keep things close, simple and comfy at Best Western Adelaide Airport. From the airport, it's about 2 kilometres away and offers air conditioning, shuttle services, a laundry, and more.

Car rental options near Adelaide Airport

Adelaide Airport FAQs

Yes, Jetstar operates to and from both Adelaide Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Virgin Australia operates to and from both Adelaide Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Singapore Airlines operates to and from both Adelaide Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Currently, there don’t seem to be any car hire pick-up points near to Adelaide Airport’s Arrivals or Departures.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Adelaide Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Adelaide Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Adelaide Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Adelaide Airport’s departure lounge.

Atura Adelaide Airport is the highest-rated hotel near Adelaide Airport, just 0.3km away. Other great hotels nearby include Stamford Grand Adelaide (4.2km from the airport), and Ramsgate Hotel by Nightcap Social (4.8km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Adelaide Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Adelaide Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Adelaide Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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