Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to hotels and homes in the Adelaide CBD, North Adelaide, Glenelg, Henley Beach and the suburbs, booked before you land.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Adelaide Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our airport transportation in Adelaide takes you from the West Beach terminal to hotels and apartments in the CBD and North Adelaide, to the beachfront at Glenelg and Henley Beach, and to homes across the city's suburbs.
Adelaide airport transfers start inside the terminal, where your driver usually meets you at the foot of the main escalators in the baggage claim area and walks you to the vehicle in the P1 Terminal parking garage. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, and the price is fixed per vehicle before you fly, from a sedan for two to a van for a family or group.
Each transfer goes door to door to your hotel, apartment or vacation rental in the city, by the beach or in the suburbs. Heading to the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale or the Adelaide Hills? Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered.
Our Adelaide airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a shared bus or a multi-stop hotel shuttle. It leaves as soon as you have your bags, with room for suitcases, golf clubs and strollers, and suits families, groups and wine-country travelers.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) sits between the city and the coast, and all domestic, regional and international flights use one combined terminal. Domestic passengers arrive on Level 2 and take the escalators down; international passengers arrive on Level 1; everyone collects bags on the ground floor.
International arrivals pass immigration, collect their bags and then clear customs and biosecurity, where food, plant and animal items are inspected, before walking into the arrivals area. Car rental desks and the Welcome Desk are beside baggage claim.
South Australia uses Australian Central Standard Time, UTC+9:30, and moves to UTC+10:30 for daylight saving from early October to early April. The currency is the Australian dollar.
Visa or ETA before you fly. Every visitor except New Zealand citizens needs a visa or travel authority before flying, such as an ETA through the AustralianETA app or an eVisitor for many European passports.
Biosecurity declaration. Declare all food, plant material and animal products on the Incoming Passenger Card; a digital Australian Travel Declaration is being introduced on selected flights. Undeclared items can bring penalties.
Night curfew. A curfew from 11 pm to 6 am restricts most jet flights at Adelaide Airport, so very late arrivals are uncommon; give your exact flight number so the pickup matches your landing.
Half-hour time zone. Adelaide is half an hour behind Sydney and Melbourne, so enter your flight's local arrival time when you book.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Adelaide Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
2
At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At ADL
Meet at the main escalators
Pre-booked drivers usually meet passengers inside the terminal, at the foot of the main escalators in the ground-floor baggage claim area.
At ADL
Walk to the parking garage
From the meeting point, drivers usually walk you to their vehicle on Level 4 of the P1 Terminal parking garage; some meet you there instead, next to the elevators, so check your confirmation.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
ADL Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel ADL
From where you're staying back to Adelaide Airport.
Round trip
ADL Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Adelaide Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Visa or ETA
Every visitor except New Zealand citizens needs a visa, ETA or eVisitor before flying to Australia.
Declare food items
Declare all food, plant material and animal products on your passenger card, or face biosecurity penalties.
Unofficial rides
Ignore offers of rides inside the terminal and meet only the driver named in your confirmation.
Australian dollar
Australia uses the Australian dollar (AUD), and cards and contactless payments are accepted almost everywhere.
Local time
Adelaide uses UTC+9:30, moving to UTC+10:30 for daylight saving from early October to early April.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
Inside the terminal, usually at the foot of the main escalators in the ground-floor baggage claim area, holding a sign with your name. Your driver then walks you to the vehicle on Level 4 of the P1 Terminal parking garage; the exact meeting point is in your confirmation.
Adelaide Airport is about 6 km (4 miles) west of the Adelaide CBD, so the drive usually takes around 15 to 20 minutes outside rush hour. Glenelg is a short drive south of the airport along the coast.
Yes. We drive door to door to hotels, apartments and homes in Glenelg, Henley Beach and the other beach suburbs. Give the full address when you book.
Yes. We drive door to door to hotels and homes in North Adelaide and to the Adelaide Oval area. Give the full address when you book.
The Barossa Valley is north-east of Adelaide and McLaren Vale is to the south. Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered for that route; if it is not, contact us before you fly.
The SeaLink ferry to Kangaroo Island leaves from Cape Jervis, at the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula, and we drive you to the port. Enter the address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered, and give us your sailing time.
Adelaide Airport has one terminal for every flight, domestic, regional and international, and all baggage claim is on the ground floor. Give your flight number when you book.
Yes. Transfers go to any address in Adelaide's suburbs, including family homes and vacation rentals. Add the street address, any unit number and a contact phone number.
Yes. Your pickup is timed to the flight on your reservation, whatever the hour. A curfew from 11 pm to 6 am limits most jet flights, so most arrivals land before 11 pm.
There is no need. Booking ahead gives you a confirmed vehicle and a meeting point before you land. Check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.
Except for New Zealand citizens, every visitor needs a visa or travel authority before flying, such as an ETA through the AustralianETA app or an eVisitor for many European passports. On arrival you declare food, plant and animal items on the Incoming Passenger Card.
We follow the flight on your reservation, so your pickup moves with a delayed landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or the flight is canceled, tell customer service as soon as you can so the pickup can be moved.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel, apartment or home, and give your flight number and departure time so the pickup leaves time for check-in and security.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from ADL; we are not the airport or its operator. For the terminal, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Adelaide Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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