About Adelaide Airport
Adelaide Airport is the gateway to South Australia and everything this state has to offer, from the Barossa Valley wine region to Kangaroo Island and the spectacular Limestone Coast. The airport is a hub for eight international airlines, four domestic airlines and a number of regional and charter airlines. Everything is under one roof at Adelaide Airport, which is Australia’s fifth busiest airport, servicing about 8 million passengers a year.
What facilities are at Adelaide Airport?
Adelaide Airport looks after its growing number of passengers with a wide range of services and facilities.
Check-in
For the majority of airlines at Adelaide Airport, passenger check-in is located on Level 2. It’s always advisable to arrive early for your flight, and Adelaide Airport recommends that you confirm your check-in time with your airline directly. Flight arrival and departure times as well as nominated gates will be clearly displayed on the information screens throughout the terminal. Adelaide Airport also offers lowered check-in desks for those in wheelchairs, and several check-in desks have a Counter Hearing System (CHS) installed for travellers with a hearing impairment.
Baggage
Baggage allowances vary not only by type of ticket but also by airline, so if you have any queries on what your baggage limits may be (quantity, size, type and weight), check directly with your airline or ask you Travel Expert for assistance.
If you need to store luggage at the airport, baggage storage lockers are located on the ground floor of the multi-level car park, near the car rental offices.
Is there a currency exchange?
There are two Travelex stores at Adelaide Airport. Prefer to get your foreign currency sorted out in advance? Travel Money Oz can help you get organised before you head to the airport.
What are the other services and facilities?
- Baggage storage lockers
- ATMs
- Family facilities
- Shower facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Medical assistance if needed
- Pet collection
- Postal services
- Smoking areas
- Prayer room
Transport and terminal transfers
What’s the best way to get to and from Adelaide Airport?
Adelaide Airport is located about 6km from the city centre of Adelaide, so it’s a relatively easy journey to and from the airport. There are multiple public transport options, taxis and ride share services, as well as car hire and several parking alternatives.
Car hire: With so much to see beyond ‘the city of churches’, car hire is an ideal transport option for anyone planning to explore more of South Australia. Talk to your Travel Expert about organising car hire for your trip or book it yourself online before you leave. Car rental desks are located on the ground level of the terminal, next to the baggage claim area. There are six car rental companies with desks at Adelaide Airport. To return your rental car when you’re flying out of Adelaide, simply follow the signs to the relevant car rental area on the ground floor of the multi-level car park.
Adelaide Airport parking: Parking at Hobart Airport presents you with two options.
Terminal Car Park: A quick, sheltered walk away from check-in, the undercover Terminal Car Park is the most convenient option for business travel or if you're picking up and dropping off family or friends. There are motorcycle bays on all levels of the car park, and there are also four dedicated car parks for charging battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). These are located together on Level 2, and charging cables are provided for each bay.
Long Term Car Park: For the most economical parking, the outdoor Long Term Car Park is the way to go. The car park is less than a 10-minute walk from the terminal and provides travellers with free use of luggage trolleys.
Note that you can book your parking online at Adelaide Airport’s website before you arrive.
Taxi: If you're arriving by taxi, you'll be dropped off on Atura Circuit, near the northern doors of the terminal. Adelaide Airport provides a designated taxi rank to the left of the pedestrian plaza as you walk out of the terminal. There is a $4.50 Service Fee added to all taxi and ride-sharing fares leaving Adelaide Airport.
Public Transport: Adelaide Metro services provide easy transport options for those travelling from the city centre to Adelaide Airport, or vice versa, on board the J1 or J2 buses. You can tap and pay using a credit/debit card and a regular bus fare typically costs between $2.50 and $4.40 depending on when you travel and where you're going.
Shuttle Bus: A convenient to get to and from Adelaide Airport is by shuttle bus. Ask your Travel Expert to help you organise your airport transfers in advance and enjoy the peace of mind knowing everything is taken care of before you take off or land.
Picking up and dropping off by car: Adelaide Airport has a dedicated Pick-up and Drop-off zone conveniently located near the terminal plaza and the Terminal Car Park. There is strictly no parking in this area, so if you need to wait, the best option is to park in the Terminal Car Park.
How do I transfer between terminals?
Happily, you don’t have to. Both domestic and international flights are located in the one terminal at Adelaide Airport, so the transfer is something you don’t need to worry about.
