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Airports in Australia
Adelaide Airport
The airport is situated approximately four miles (6 km) west of central Adelaide.
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Location
The airport is situated approximately four miles (6 km) west of central Adelaide.Getting to the city
JetBus services (routes J1 and J1X) run regularly between the airport and the city, with stops at various suburbs. Buses depart from the left side of the terminal plaza. Some hotels and private operators also offer pre-booked shuttle services.
Time
GMT +9.5 (GMT +10.5 from first Sunday in October to first Sunday in April).Car rental
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty and other major rental companies operate from the airport terminal.
Airport Taxis
A designated taxi rank is located to the left as passengers exit the terminal plaza. Airport staff assist with taxi allocation. Taxis are metered and the journey to the city centre typically takes 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic.
Facilities
The terminal offers a range of services, including duty-free shopping (for international travellers), ATMs and currency exchange, free WiFi, baggage storage, a first aid station, a children's play area, a prayer/quiet room, and multiple bars, cafes and restaurants.
Parking
A multi-level short-term car park is connected to the terminal and offers undercover parking. Long-term parking is available nearby, with free shuttle service between the lot and the terminal.
Brisbane Airport
The airport sits about eight miles (13 km) northeast of Brisbane’s central business district.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Location
The airport sits about eight miles (13 km) northeast of Brisbane’s central business district.Getting to the city
The Airtrain rail link to Brisbane City departs every 15 minutes during peak times and takes around 20 minutes. It operates from roughly 5am on weekdays and ends around 10pm. A service route via the Gold Coast is also available. Taxis, rideshares, limousines, and airport coaches are available from both terminals.
Time
GMT +10.Car rental
Major companies such as Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Redspot, and Thrifty have desks at the airport.
Airport Taxis
Black & White Cabs and Yellow Cab Co operate from designated ranks at both terminals.
Transfer between terminals
A free airport bus connects the International and Domestic terminals and also the Skygate shopping precinct.
Facilities
Both terminals offer cafés, bars, restaurants, currency exchange desks, ATMs, duty-free shopping, and visitor information services.
Parking
Short-term parking is located adjacent to the terminals, while long-term parking is linked by a covered walkway. A budget Airpark lot further away is accessible via a free shuttle service.
Cairns International
The airport is situated four miles (7km) north of Cairns.
Cairns International (CNS)
Location
The airport is situated four miles (7km) north of Cairns.Getting to the city
There is an airport shuttle bus service to hotels and the city centre and taxi ranks are located directly outside the arrival halls. Most major hotels operate courtesy bus services to and from the airport.
Time
GMT +10.Car rental
Avis, Red Spot, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty are represented at the airport and can be found in the Arrivals Halls of T1 and T2.
Transfer between terminals
A covered walkway connects the Domestic and International terminals (about a five minute walk).
Facilities
Shops, restaurants, bars, currency exchange and ATMs, baby-changing facilities, showers and baggage storage are available in domestic and international terminals. Duty-free shops are also available and facilities for the disabled are good.
Parking
The airport has drive-up-and-park rates as well as long-term parking.
Canberra International
The airport is situated about five miles (8km) northeast of Canberra’s city centre.
Canberra International (CBR)
Location
The airport is situated about five miles (8km) northeast of Canberra’s city centre.Getting to the city
Transport Canberra operates the Rapid 3 (R3) bus route between the Airport Terminal, City Interchange, Belconnen Interchange, Cohen Street Interchange and Spence Terminus. Services run seven days a week, including public holidays, every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends. Taxis, rideshare services and limousines are available at all times to and from the city centre.
Time
UTC +10 (standard time). During daylight saving time, the airport operates on UTC +11.Car rental
Car-hire companies including Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty are represented at the airport, with desks inside the terminal.
Facilities
Free WiFi ('Fly CBR') is available throughout the terminal. Facilities include ATMs, a prayer and multi-faith room, baby-care rooms, first-aid stations and accessible amenities. Cafés, bars, retail outlets and a restaurant are located in the departures concourse. There are no public luggage storage lockers currently available.
Parking
Short- and long-term parking is available close to the terminal. Multi-level indoor parking (Blue and Green areas) and outdoor lots (Red and Yellow zones) are provided. A free 10-minute pick-up zone is located directly outside the terminal for drop-offs and quick collections.
Darwin International
The airport is situated about eight miles (13km) northeast of Darwin’s city centre.
Darwin International (DRW)
Location
The airport is situated about eight miles (13km) northeast of Darwin’s city centre.Getting to the city
Taxis are available from the rank directly in front of the terminal, and rides to the CBD take around 15 to 20 minutes. Several car rental companies also operate from the terminal. Public transport is limited, but a public bus stop is located on Henry Wrigley Drive, about an eight-minute walk (600m) from the terminal, with services connecting to the city.
Time
UTC +9.5 (Australian Central Standard Time).Car rental
Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty all have desks at the airport.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are metered and available directly outside the terminal.
Facilities
The terminal offers ATMs, foreign exchange, cafés and bars, duty-free and general shopping, free WiFi, shower facilities, and accessible amenities. The airport is smoke-free, with designated smoking areas provided outside.
Parking
Short-term parking is available adjacent to the terminal, and long-term parking is located nearby.
Hobart International
The airport is situated 11 miles (17km) east of Hobart.
Hobart International (HBA)
Location
The airport is situated 11 miles (17km) east of Hobart.Getting to the city
The Airporter shuttle bus service meets flights for transport to the city centre. Taxis and limousines are also available.
Time
GMT +10 (GMT +11 from first Sunday in October to last Saturday in March).Car rental
Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty are represented at the airport.
Facilities
The airport has a Domestic and an International Terminal. Facilities include dining options, ATMs, wifi, parenting rooms and retail stores.
Parking
Secure and valet parking is available at the airport.
Melbourne Airport
The airport is located about 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Melbourne’s city centre.
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Location
The airport is located about 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Melbourne’s city centre.Getting to the city
Several public bus routes serve the airport, but the most convenient option is the SkyBus express service between the airport and the city centre. It operates around the clock, with buses departing every 10 minutes during the day and at reduced frequency overnight. Taxis, rideshares and rental cars are also readily available.
Time
GMT +10 (GMT +11 from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April).Car rental
Major car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Enterprise and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis
Taxi ranks are located outside Terminal 1, between Terminals 2 and 3, and on the ground floor of the transport hub outside Terminal 4.
Transfer between terminals
All four terminals are located within one precinct and are connected by pedestrian walkways.
Facilities
Melbourne Airport offers a full range of services, including ATMs, currency exchange, duty-free shopping, restaurants, bars, showers, baby-change rooms, a medical centre and good accessibility for travellers with disabilities.
Parking
A wide range of parking options is available, with discounts for online bookings. A courtesy bus connects the long-term parking areas with the terminals.
Sydney Airport
The airport is situated about nine miles (15km) south of central Sydney.
Sydney Airport (SYD)
Location
The airport is situated about nine miles (15km) south of central Sydney.Getting to the city
The Airport Link train is the fastest and most convenient way to reach the city centre and the suburbs. Trains run approximately every 10 minutes, and the journey to Central Station takes about 13 minutes, where connections are available to the wider suburban network. There are two railway stations at the airport: International Airport Station, located directly below Terminal 1, and Domestic Airport Station, which serves Terminals 2 and 3. Public buses also operate to the airport precinct, including Route 420, which links Burwood, Mascot, the airport and Eastgardens. Shuttle companies offer pre-booked door-to-door services, and many airport hotels run their own shuttles.
Time
GMT +11 (GMT +10 from the first Sunday in April to the first Sunday in October).Car rental
All the main car hire companies are represented at the airport.
Airport Taxis
Supervised taxi ranks are located outside each terminal, with both standard taxis and larger maxi taxis available.
Transfer between terminals
The Airport Link train connects the international terminal (T1) with the domestic terminals (T2 and T3). The T-Bus provides a frequent transfer service between T1 and T2, while T2 and T3 are within easy walking distance of each other.
Facilities
The terminals offer a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants, along with duty-free outlets in T1. Facilities include free WiFi, shower facilities, foreign exchange services, ATMs, baggage storage in T1, and a medical centre. Business services and airline lounges are also available.
Parking
Both the domestic and international terminals offer short- and long-term parking options. Discounts are available when booking online.
Perth International Airport
The airport is located around seven miles (12km) east of Perth's city centre.
Perth International Airport (PER)
Location
The airport is located around seven miles (12km) east of Perth's city centre.Getting to the city
The airport is served by the Airport Line train from the station at the T1/T2 precinct (Airport Central Station) to Perth Station, which takes about 18 minutes. If arriving at the T3/T4 precinct, passengers can take Bus Route 292 to Redcliffe Station and then transfer to the train. Bus Route 40 runs from Terminals 3 and 4 to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station via Great Eastern Highway. Bus Route 380 has been discontinued. Typical journey times are about 18 minutes by train from T1/T2 and 35‑45 minutes by bus from Terminals 3 and 4, depending on traffic.
Time
GMT +8.Car rental
Major providers including Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Redspot, and Thrifty have desks at the airport terminals.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available outside all terminals. A trip to central Perth typically takes 20 to 25 minutes.
Transfer between terminals
A free shuttle bus links the two terminal precincts (T1/T2 to T3/T4). It operates every 20 minutes between 6am and 10pm, and every 30 minutes overnight from 10pm to 6am.
Facilities
Facilities include bars and restaurants, retail stores, and a duty-free shop for international flights. ATMs and bureaux de change are available, along with internet access and an information centre. All terminals provide accessible facilities for disabled visitors.
Parking
The airport offers short- and long-term parking. The long-term car park shuttle runs approximately every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day.
Gold Coast Airport
Gold Coast Airport is located on Terminal Drive, Bilinga, near the Gold Coast Highway, approximately 1.8 miles (3km) from Coolangatta.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Location
Gold Coast Airport is located on Terminal Drive, Bilinga, near the Gold Coast Highway, approximately 1.8 miles (3km) from Coolangatta.Getting to the city
Public transport includes TransLink bus Routes 777 and 760 departing from the airport. Route 777 provides a direct link to Broadbeach South tram station, while Route 760 connects to Varsity Lakes train station. Taxi ranks and rideshare pick-up zones are at the southern end of the terminal, outside Domestic Arrivals. Shared shuttle services also operate from the airport to major Gold Coast destinations.
Time
UTC +10 (Queensland standard time, no daylight saving).Car rental
Car rental companies, including Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, and SIXT, have counters in the Domestic Arrivals Hall. Vehicles can be collected from the designated rental area near the terminal.
Facilities
Currency exchange and ATM facilities are available, along with cafés, bars, snack bars, WiFi, shops, and duty-free outlets. Facilities for passengers with disabilities are well provided.
Parking
Short- and long-term parking are available adjacent to the terminal building. Designated disabled parking bays are located in both parking areas, with direct access via walkways to the terminal.