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Adelaide Airport (ADL) · West Beach · Single terminal

Adelaide Airport
transfers from $59.

Private door-to-door transfers from Adelaide Airport to the CBD, Glenelg, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, and beyond. One of Australia's closest city airports — CBD in as little as 15 minutes. Fixed fares, no road tolls.

CBD just 7 km — ~15 min from $59
Single terminal — easy arrivals
Barossa, McLaren Vale & Hills
No road tolls on any route
Adelaide CBD
$59
~15 min · 7 km
Glenelg
$49
~12 min · 8 km
Barossa Valley
$149
~60 min · 70 km
Pickup location
Destination
Flight number (optional — we track it live)
Date
Time
Passengers
Vehicle class
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Economy
From $59
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Business
From $95
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First Class
From $149
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Van / Group
From $115
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Fixed fare · No road tolls
Distance
Est. time
Vehicle
✓ Fixed fare
✓ No road tolls
✓ Flight tracked
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Closest city airportJust 7 km from Adelaide CBD
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Fixed fares onlyNo surge pricing, ever
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Wine region specialistBarossa, McLaren Vale & Hills
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Meet & greetName board in arrivals hall

Popular routes from Adelaide Airport

Fixed fares to every destination.

Most popular
ADL → Adelaide CBD
CBD · North Adelaide · Norwood · Unley
$59 from
⏱ ~15 min · ~7 km
Beachside
ADL → Glenelg / Henley Beach
Glenelg · Henley · Grange · Semaphore · Brighton
$49 from
⏱ ~12 min · ~8 km
Barossa Valley
ADL → Barossa Valley
Tanunda · Nuriootpa · Angaston · Rowland Flat
$149 from
⏱ ~60 min · ~70 km
McLaren Vale
ADL → McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale · Willunga · Aldinga · Sellicks
$99 from
⏱ ~40 min · ~40 km
Adelaide Hills
ADL → Adelaide Hills
Hahndorf · Stirling · Bridgewater · Mount Barker
$89 from
⏱ ~35 min · ~30 km
Fleurieu Peninsula
ADL → Victor Harbor
Victor Harbor · Goolwa · Port Elliot · Middleton
$149 from
⏱ ~90 min · ~85 km

Pricing

All fares, upfront.

DestinationEconomyBusinessFirst ClassVan / GroupEst. Time
Adelaide CBD / North Adelaide$59$95$149$115~15 minBook →
Glenelg / Henley Beach$49$79$119$99~12 minBook →
Norwood / Unley / Mitcham$65$105$159$125~18 minBook →
Port Adelaide / Semaphore$59$95$149$115~15 minBook →
Barossa Valley$149$239$359$279~60 minBook →
McLaren Vale$99$159$239$185~40 minBook →
Adelaide Hills / Hahndorf$89$145$219$169~35 minBook →
Victor Harbor / Goolwa$149$239$359$279~90 minBook →

All fares include GST and meet & greet. Adelaide Airport has no road tolls on any route. Group rates (8+ pax) on request — 0448 588 156.

Terminal information

Adelaide Airport
arrivals guide.

Single integrated terminal

Adelaide Airport has one terminal handling both domestic and international flights at West Beach — just 7 km from the Adelaide CBD. This makes it one of the closest major airport-to-city distances in Australia, and one of the most stress-free airports to navigate.

After collecting your luggage and clearing customs (for international arrivals), you exit directly into the main arrivals hall on the ground floor. Your driver will be waiting here with a name board — no hunting, no confusion, no multiple exit points to check.

  • Single terminal — domestic and international in one building
  • International arrivals: allow 45–75 min for customs clearance
  • Domestic arrivals: 60-min complimentary wait from landing
  • International arrivals: 90-min complimentary wait from landing
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal
  • Cafes, newsagent, and car rental desks on the ground floor
  • No road tolls between the airport and any destination
  • No direct train — private transfer is the primary option

Key facts

IATA codeADL
Address1 James Schofield Dr, West Beach SA 5950
TerminalSingle — domestic & international
Distance to CBD~7 km · ~15 min
Distance to Glenelg~8 km · ~12 min
Distance to Barossa Valley~70 km · ~60 min
International wait90 min complimentary
Road tollsNone on any ADL route
Train to CBDNo direct train service

SA wine regions

The world's best wine regions
start here.

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Barossa Valley

Australia's most famous wine region, home to old-vine Shiraz, Grenache, and Riesling. Cellar doors at Penfolds, Jacob's Creek, Wolf Blass, Seppeltsfield, and hundreds more. Approximately 70 km northeast of the airport.

From $149 · ~60 min
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McLaren Vale

South of Adelaide, McLaren Vale is renowned for Mediterranean-style Shiraz, Grenache, and Cabernet. Over 80 cellar doors including d'Arenberg, Wirra Wirra, and Chapel Hill. Beach access at Sellicks. Approximately 40 km south.

From $99 · ~40 min
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Adelaide Hills

Cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay in the scenic Adelaide Hills. The German village of Hahndorf is a major drawcard, along with Petaluma, Shaw + Smith, and Bird in Hand wineries.

From $89 · ~35 min
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Fleurieu Peninsula

Victor Harbor and Goolwa on the Fleurieu Peninsula — whale watching season, historic steam train, and the meeting of the Murray River with the Southern Ocean. A stunning 90-minute drive from the airport.

From $149 · ~90 min
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Glenelg & Beaches

Adelaide's most popular beach suburb, just 12 minutes from the airport. The beachfront strip is lined with restaurants, bars, and accommodation. The closest beach destination to any Australian capital city airport.

From $49 · ~12 min
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Clare Valley

Two hours north of Adelaide, the Clare Valley is famous for its dry Riesling — some of Australia's finest. Polish Hill River, Watervale, and Auburn are key destinations. Call for long-distance SA quotes.

From $229 · ~2 hr

Airlines at Adelaide Airport

Every airline. Every flight.

Qantas
QF
Sydney · Melbourne · Brisbane · Perth · Darwin · Cairns + international connections via QF hubs
Virgin Australia
VA
Sydney · Melbourne · Brisbane · Perth · Gold Coast · Cairns · Darwin
Jetstar
JQ
Sydney · Melbourne · Brisbane · Gold Coast · Cairns + international seasonal routes
Rex Airlines
ZL
Sydney · Melbourne · Brisbane + regional SA routes including Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Kingscote (Kangaroo Island)
Singapore Airlines
SQ
Singapore (SIN) — seasonal direct service with onward connections to Europe, Asia, Americas
China Southern
CZ
Guangzhou (CAN) — seasonal international service connecting South Australia to mainland China

Verified reviews

What Adelaide passengers
say about us.

★★★★★

Closest airport to a city I've experienced in Australia. Driver was there the moment I walked out, CBD hotel in 14 minutes. Great service, exact fare, no fuss whatsoever.

MW
Michael W.
ADL → Adelaide CBD
Verified Google review
★★★★★

Flying into Adelaide for a Barossa wine weekend. Transfer was completely smooth, driver knew every winery in the valley, gave us great tips on the drive up. Highly recommend.

JT
Jenny T.
ADL → Barossa Valley
Verified Google review
★★★★★

Fixed fare to McLaren Vale — couldn't have been better. Driver was on time, vehicle was immaculate, and we arrived relaxed and ready for the weekend. Perfect start.

PD
Paul D.
ADL → McLaren Vale
Verified Google review

Frequently asked questions

Adelaide Airport
transfer FAQs.

Adelaide Airport at West Beach is just 7 km from the Adelaide CBD — one of the shortest airport-to-city distances in Australia. The drive takes approximately 15 minutes in normal traffic, or 20–25 minutes during peak hour. There are no road tolls on the route. In comparison, Sydney Airport is 10 km from its CBD, Melbourne Airport is 23 km, and Brisbane Airport is 21 km — Adelaide's proximity is a genuine advantage for arriving passengers.
Yes. The Barossa Valley is approximately 70 km northeast of Adelaide Airport, taking about 60 minutes to drive via the Sturt Highway and Barossa Valley Way. We service all Barossa towns including Tanunda, Nuriootpa, Angaston, Rowland Flat, and Seppeltsfield. Transfers from $149 (economy sedan). For larger groups heading to the Barossa, our van class is ideal.
Yes. McLaren Vale is approximately 40 km south of Adelaide Airport, taking about 40 minutes via the Southern Expressway. Transfers from $99. We also service Willunga, Aldinga, Sellicks Beach, and all surrounding Fleurieu Peninsula cellar door areas.
Yes. Hahndorf, Stirling, Aldgate, Bridgewater, Crafers, and Mount Barker all from $89. The Adelaide Hills are approximately 30 km from the airport and take around 35 minutes. We also service Lobethal, Woodside, and the Eastern Hills wine corridor around Lenswood and Piccadilly.
No. Adelaide Airport has a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international flights in the same building. This makes the airport one of the easiest to navigate in Australia — after clearing customs, you exit directly into the arrivals hall where your driver waits. There are no inter-terminal transfers or shuttles required.
There is no direct train or tram service from Adelaide Airport to the CBD. The nearest public transport involves a bus to the Glenelg tram terminus, which then connects to the city — but this involves a transfer and is impractical with luggage. Given that the airport is only 7 km from the CBD and there are no road tolls, a private transfer is the most straightforward and cost-effective option for most passengers.
We can transfer you to Adelaide Airport's domestic terminal for Rex Airlines flights to Kingscote Airport on Kangaroo Island. Alternatively, we can transfer you to the Cape Jervis ferry terminal (approximately 90 km south, ~80 minutes) for the SeaLink ferry service to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. Call us on 0448 588 156 to arrange a tailored Kangaroo Island connection.