Adelaide Airport
Adelaide Airport is South Australia’s primary airport, connecting the city to other states in Australia as well as New Zealand, Asia and the Middle East.
Adelaide Airport comprises of one terminal, which all flights arrive and depart from.
Aiport Code
ADL
Location
Sir Richard Williams Ave, Adelaide Airport SA 5950, Australia
Opening Hours
Operates according to flight schedule
(Opens before the first morning flight and closes after the last evening flight)
Transport information
Parking
There are three parking lots at Adelaide Airport, as well as a valet parking service. Long term, outdoor and indoor parking options are available, all within a short distance from the terminal building.
Public transport
Adelaide Metro Bus is the main transport link between the airport and the city centre, with many bus services transporting from the airport across Adelaide.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxi, rideshare and chauffeur service are available from dedicated pickup and drop-off areas across the airport, with journeys to Adelaide city centre taking approximately 15 minutes.
Car rental
Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt all have travel desks at Adelaide Airport.
Airport facilities
Dining
Adelaide Airport is home to bars, restaurants, fast food outlets and grab-and-go dining options. Whether you’re looking for a sit-down meal before you fly or you just want to relax with a pre-flight coffee, there’s plenty of options in the airport.
Travel enhancements
Passengers flying from Adelaide Airport can upgrade their journey with access to one of the airport’s lounges, making use of the on-site shower facilities, and booking into the Atura Adelaide Hotel before they fly (reservations are required).
Personal services
Passengers can store their baggage in the airport’s storage lockers, use the official postal service in the terminal, and convert their currency at one of the airport’s exchange facilities.
List of airport facilities avaialble:
- Bars and restaurants
- Duty free shopping
- Atura Adelaide Hotel (reservation required)
- Lounge facilities
- Currency exchange
- Baggage storage lockers
- Shower facilities
- Pharmacy
- Postal services
- Smoking areas
- Prayer rooms
marhaba services at Adelaide Airport
Take advantage of various marhaba services available at the airport, designed to make your journey streamlined, comfortable and stress-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
The airport’s full name is simply Adelaide Airport.
Yes, Adelaide connects South Australia to New Zealand, Asia and the Middle East.
Adelaide Airport is a mid-sized airport, with one single terminal hosting both domestic and international flights. It is a comfortable airport to navigate while still having a variety of dining and retail options to choose from.
No, the airport terminal will close after the last flight of the evening and open in preparation for the first flights in the morning. Typically, it will be closed for approximately 3-4 hours.
Airlines typically recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before your flight to ensure you have plenty of time to check in and pass through security.
There are peak travel periods at Adelaide Airport, particularly in the early morning. However, the airport is well-equipped to manage busy passenger flows.
Adelaide city centre is easily accessible from the airport, taking approximately 15/20 minutes in a taxi.
This time is recommended to ensure you have a comfortable departure from the airport. You can of course come to the airport at a time of your convenience; however, 3 hours generally accounts for any unexpected delays