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South Australia's primary international gateway serving Adelaide.
Opened
1955
Location
Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide Airport, officially Adelaide International Airport, is the primary commercial airport serving Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. Located approximately 7 kilometres west of the Adelaide CBD, it handles both international and domestic traffic under a single integrated terminal building.
The airport is operated by Adelaide Airport Limited (AAL), which has held a long-term lease since 1998. It serves as a significant hub for regional South Australia and handles connections to major Australian cities as well as international destinations across Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific.
A major redevelopment program resulted in the opening of a new integrated terminal in 2005, consolidating domestic and international operations into one building and significantly modernising the airport's facilities.
Terminals
Adelaide Airport operates a single integrated terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers, with separate processing areas within the same structure.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to the Adelaide CBD primarily by road, with the JetBus/SkyLink shuttle service and regular taxi and rideshare options; no direct rail link currently exists.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at Adelaide include Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Rex Regional Express, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Cathay Pacific.
Notable facts
- ›Adelaide Airport is one of the few major Australian airports without a direct heavy rail connection to the city centre.
- ›The integrated single-terminal design, opened in 2005, was a significant infrastructure milestone for the airport.
- ›Adelaide Airport Limited has operated the airport under a 50-year lease from the Australian Government since 1998.
- ›The airport serves as a key gateway for fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers supporting the mining industry in South Australia.
- ›RAAF Base Edinburgh, a separate military facility, also operates near Adelaide and handles some defence aviation activities in the region.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
