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ADL Adelaide International Airport

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Adelaide International Airport (ADL) serves Adelaide, about 6 km west of Adelaide. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAADL
ICAOYPAD
ServesAdelaide
From centre6 km
Non-stop26
Airlines15
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Elevation6 m

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The airport in numbers

Adelaide International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Adelaide International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 8.4M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 8.5M in 2019.

Opened
1955
71 years ago
Passengers / year
8.4M
as of 2024
Elevation
6 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1985–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Adelaide International Airport to Adelaide

The airport is about 6 km west of Adelaide, about 19 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone. Estimated fare to the centre: A$16–A$25.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~19 minA$16–A$25
Private transfer~19 minfixed upfront
Car rental~19 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Adelaide International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~A$16–A$25 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Adelaide ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Adelaide International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 26 destinations, operated by 15 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Qantas · Jetstar Airways · Virgin Australia · Regional Express · Tiger Airways Australia · American Airlines · Malaysia Airlines · Air New Zealand · Ethiopian Airlines · Sharp Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Adelaide International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Adelaide International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Adelaide shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Adelaide International Airport to the centre of Adelaide?
Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). The airport is about 6 km west of Adelaide, about 19 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Adelaide International Airport to Adelaide?
Roughly A$16–A$25 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Adelaide International Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Adelaide International Airport to Adelaide?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I get from Adelaide International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Adelaide International Airport?
About 26 destinations, including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland. 15 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Adelaide International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Adelaide International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Adelaide International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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