Australia is among the world’s largest countries in terms of territory, so unsurprisingly, it has a vast airport system. Just before the pandemic started in 2019, the country recorded around 9 million international visitors who used one of Australia’s 613 airports.
Today’s article will narrow in on the five largest airports in Australia by total area and the five busiest airports by annual passenger volume. Let’s start with the former.
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Biggest Airports in Australia by Square Feet
In the first part of today’s article, we’ll examine the five biggest airports in Australia in terms of geographical area, each of which is also Australia’s busiest airport in terms of yearly passenger traffic. Let’s get started.
1. Brisbane International Airport, BNE, Brisbane
Brisbane Airport is the principal international airport servicing Brisbane and South East Queensland State. One advantage is that the distance between the major business centre and the airport is approximately 13 kilometres, so passengers can reach the airport by car in only around 20 minutes. The airport is 27 sq km.
In the last few years, the airport was given an elegant makeover, making it more current and functional. Moreover, it’s home to several opulent lounges operated by a variety of major airlines, including Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airlines, and Malaysian Airlines.
In 2019, 24.15 million people travelled through Brisbane Airport. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Brisbane Airport had 8 million passengers in 2020, and 8 million in 2021.
This airport is also utilised for the transit of military personnel and equipment. The airport crew in Brisbane has been recognised as among the friendliest in the world.
How to Get There
A car ride from the city will take you there in around 20 minutes. For those who want to use public transportation to get to the airport, the Airtrain is a fast and convenient choice.
Moreover, passengers can access the airport from Brisbane Central Business District by the following two bus transportation service options:
- The Brisbane City Council, bus service that goes through Route 590.
- SHUTTLE BUS Con-X-ion, a shuttle bus service that goes from door to door.
Car Rentals
For travellers who want to get about easily and explore the area, renting a car from Brisbane Airport is the way to go. The following rent-a-car companies are available at Brisbane Airport:
- Alpha Car Hire
- Atlas Car & Truck Rental
- Avis
- Bargain
- Budget
- EastCoast
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Redspot Car Rentals
- Thrifty
Taxi
Travellers can reach the airport in 20 minutes from the centre by using a cab. Even though it’s the costliest way to get to the airport, it’s also the fastest.
Black & White Cabs and 13 cabs are two licenced taxi companies that operate at the airport. For more ground transportation details, you can visit the airport’s website.
Airlines
Passengers can find the following airlines operating to and from Brisbane International Airport:
- Oman Air, China Southern Airlines, All Nippon Airways – ANA, Virgin Australia
- Philippine Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qantas, SAS Scandinavian Airlines
- Alaska Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines
- Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, Qatar Airways, Rex Regional Express
- China Eastern Airlines, Fiji Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines
- Batik Air Malaysia, Air Niugini, British Airways, Solomon Airlines
- FlexFlight, Hawaiian Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Turkish Airlines
- Air Canada, Air France, Air China, Alliance Airlines, WestJet
- Malaysia Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, Miat – Mongolian Airlines
- Lufthansa, China Airlines, Air Vanuatu, Air New Zealand
- JAL – Japan Airlines, Nauru Airlines, SWISS, Finnair
- Jetstar Airways, Korean Air, Link Airways, Aircalin
- Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Cathay Pacific
Airport Services
Brisbane International Airport provides travellers with the following amenities and services:
- Shops and stores
- Free Wi-Fi for 60 minutes
- Airport village
- Restaurant and cafeterias
- ATMs and currency exchange
- BaggagesStorage and trolleys
- Vending Machines
- Charging Stations
- Visitor information
- First aid rooms
- Water Stations
- Postal Services
- Smoking Areas
- Lost and found
- Parent rooms
- Prayer room
- Telephones
- Duty Free
- Massage
- Showers
Terminals
The Brisbane Airport consist of the following two terminals:
Domestic Terminal
Brisbane Domestic Terminal is where domestic flights arrive.
- Level 1
This floor houses the terminal’s check-in and arrivals areas. The hub is a shared space with easy access to parking garages, vehicle rental counters, and the Airtrain.
- Level 2
This floor serves as the boarding and departure area, with a number of airport services and Gates 25-40.
International Terminal
Passengers use this terminal for long-haul flights. There are four levels:
- Level 1
At this level, passengers can find the airline representatives and Australia border services, and the entrance to the parking lot.
- Level 2
The second level is the Arrivals area where passengers will find many airport services.
- Level 3
Here, passengers will find boarding gates 69 – 86, more airport services, and entrance to the train station.
- Level 4
Passengers can find the check-in counters and Departures area with a variety of amenities, including lounges.
Lounges
In one of the following first-class passenger lounges, travellers can unwind in comfort and style:
Domestic Terminal
- Qantas Airways Domestic Business Lounge
- Qantas Airways Chairman’s Lounge
- Qantas Airways The Qantas Club
- Virgin Australia The Club
- Virgin Australia Lounge
International Terminal
- My Lounge – Home of Virgin Australia
- Qantas Brisbane International Lounge
- Air New Zealand International Lounge
- Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge
- Plaza Premium Lounge
- The Emirates Lounge
Food
At the airport, travellers can find more than 30 restaurants and bars, such as Coffee Virgin Terminal, The Common Brisbane Airport, Wasabi Warriors, The Aviary Cafe Bar, Coffee Royal, Windmill & Co – Bar & Bistro, Seeds by Bruno Loubet, Bar Corretto, Subway, Sumo Salad, Corretto Cafe & Bar, UpperCrust, and 30 other restaurants and bars.
You can see the complete list on the airport’s website.
Hotels
Passengers have the option to stay at one of the following hotels at the airport:
- ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel
- Pullman Brisbane Airport Hotel
- Novotel Brisbane Airport
Other hotels nearby are:
- Alcyone Hotel Residences is around 6.5 kilometres from the airport.
- View Brisbane Hotel is approximately 8 kilometres from the airport.
- Airolodge International is around 6 kilometres from the airport.
Private Jet Terminal
At Brisbane airport, travellers can find Corporate Air – one of Australia’s leading aviation service providers with over 45 years of operational expertise. Companies, governments, conventions, and sports teams all benefit from Corporate Air’s specialised air charter services, such as nightly shipping, search and rescue operations, and tour services.
The following FBOs operate at Brisbane International Airport:
2. Perth International Airport, PER, Perth
At Western Australia’s capital city, Perth, travellers will find Perth Airport (PER), an international airport that spans 21 sq km south of the Guilford suburb, located just 10 kilometres from the city centre. The airport has excellent connections to both Asia and the Pacific area, and as a result, flights that arrive in Perth are frequently less expensive. Additionally, the airport is connected to the city by reliable public transportation systems, including taxis, buses, and commuter trains. The airport is 22 sq km.
Perth International Airport serves as a gateway to ten major Asian and Middle Eastern cities, including Denpasar, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Auckland, and Johannesburg. The airport is equipped with first-rate facilities, including duty-free stores, restaurants, bars, and lounges.
An estimated 12.6 million passengers travelled through Perth Airport in 2019, and 3.93 million people in 2020, due to the coronavirus epidemic.
How to Get There
Travellers can get from the centre of the city to Perth Airport via taxi or private service, shuttle bus, or a public bus. Another option is taking the train from Redcliffe Train Station to reach T1 and T2, since the train line is not connected to T3 and T4.
Car Rentals
Renting a car at Perth International Airport is the greatest option to go around on one’s own.
Travellers can find the following automobile rental companies operating at Perth International Airport:
- Sixt
- Avis
- ACE
- Hertz
- Thrifty
- Budget
- Europcar
- Enterprise
- 1st Car Rental
- Redspot Car Rentals
Taxi
Travellers can reach the airport in 20 minutes from the centre of Perth, using a cab or a limo. The following taxi companies operate at the airport:
- Swan Taxis
- Black and White Taxis
The cost of a ride to or from Perth Airport is as follows, per direction:
- $43 (£24.43) to go to the central business district of Perth
- $67 (£38) to get to Fremantle
- $70 (£40) to get to Scarborough
- $97 (£55.11) to get to Joondalup
- $65 (£37) to get to Armadale
- $67 (£38) to get to Cockburn
- $174 (£99) to get to Mandurah
Note that there is a charge of $3 (£1.7) for trips departing from Perth Airport.
Airlines
Passengers can find the following airlines operating to and from Perth International Airport:
- Air Canada, Air France, China Eastern Airlines, Singapore Airlines
- Air Mauritius, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Air New Zealand
- Batik Air Malaysia, Airnorth, AirAsia X, British Airways, Emirates
- Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Scoot
- Finnair, JAL – Japan Airlines, Alaska Airlines, SWISS
- Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Alliance Airlines
- Batik Air, Indonesia AirAsia, American Airlines
- LATAM Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Oman Air
- Virgin Australia, Lufthansa, Qantas
- Malaysia Airlines, Skippers Aviation, United Airlines
- Jetstar Airways, All Nippon Airways – ANA, Fiji Airways
- Rex Regional Express, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian
Airport Services
Perth International Airport provides travellers with the following amenities and services:
- Smarte carte’s baggage services kiosk
- ATMs and currency exhange
- Smoking allowed areas
- Shops and food outlets
- Information counters
- Children’s play area
- Public telephones
- Baggage services
- Tourist information
- Luggage storage
- Parenting rooms
- Duty-free shops
- First Aid rooms
- Lost and found
- Prayer room
- Telephones
- Free Wi-Fi
- Post Office
- Pharmacy
- Showers
Terminals
Terminal 1
Here, travellers will find international flights and boarding gates 50 – 55, as well as the following levels:
- The Arrivals and Departures Hall, prayer room, luggage carts, currency exchange, ground transportation options, check-in area, ATMs, and luggage carts are some amenities that passengers will find at the ground level.
- The information Counter, outlets, services, and immigration are all located at Level 1.
- There are lounges and family-friendly concessions at Level 2.
- Level 3 houses the public observation deck.
Terminal 2
Domestic flights run out of Terminal 2 at Perth Airport, provided by Alliance Airlines and Tigerair. Passengers will find the Departures Lounge featuring 16 check-in counters, airport services and conveniences, and 14 boarding gates.
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 at Perth Airport is home to boarding gates 16 through 25. It’s a domestic terminal used only by Qantas for their local routes.
Terminal 4
Terminal 4 at Perth Airport is a separate terminal where Qantas operates its interstate and domestic flights.
Lounges
Passengers will find the following lounges at Perth International Airport:
Terminal 1
- The Emirates Lounge
- Virgin Australia Lounge
- Air New Zealand International Lounge
- Qantas Airways International Business Lounge
- Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business Class Lounge
Terminal 2
- Aspire Lounge
- Virgin Australia Lounge
Terminal 3
- Qantas International Transit Lounge
Terminal 4
- Qantas Airways The Qantas Club
- Qantas Airways Chairman’s Lounge
- Qantas Airways Domestic and International Business Lounge
Food
At the airport, travellers can find Hatchery Collective Bar & Grill, Blackwood Beer & Wine, Chicken Treat, Harvest Food Store, Long Neck Public House, Coffee Quarter, Little Creatures, CJ’s Bagel Co., Hudsons, The Crafty Swan Kitchen & Bar, Hungry Jack’s, Loco Poco, Macchinetta, Subway, Three Bears, and Que Sopa.
You can see the complete list on the airport’s website.
Hotels
At Sanno Marracoonda Perth Airport Hotel, passengers can stay overnight in comfort.
Other hotels nearby are:
- Ingot Hotel is around 3.5 kilometres from the airport.
- Crown Promenade Perth Hotel is approximately 7 kilometres from the airport.
- Crown Towers Perth Hotel is 7.3 kilometres from the airport.
Private Jet Terminal
Perth Airport is a well-liked airport for private charter and provides first-rate amenities for VIP travellers. Two runways are adequate for private jets, and there are a number of FBO providers:
Air BP is a nearby FBO.
3. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, SYD, Sydney
Sydney Airport (SYD), also known as Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport and Mascot Airport, is located in the Mascot neighbourhood, about 8 kilometres south of downtown Sydney. Its physical infrastructure comprises three passenger terminals, three runways, seven freight terminals, and an air traffic control tower.
Nigel Love, who leased some grassy paddocks in Mascot, is credited with being the first pilot to operate an aircraft out of what is now Sydney Airport in 1919. Billy Marshall, a photographer who wanted to take aerial photographs of Sydney, was his sole passenger. The airport is 17 sq km.
Over 40 million travellers visited Sydney Airport in 2019. Due to the coronavirus epidemic in 2020, Sydney Airport only saw around 10 million travellers and the number decreased to seven million in 2021.
How to Get There
Sydney International Airport is located to the south of the city’s core business area and it’s easily accessible from both the city centre and the suburbs by numerous major motorways, including the M1 and M5.
There is a quick train that takes travellers from the centre directly to Sydney Airport in about twenty minutes. There’s also Airport Link, an underground rail line that runs between Terminals 2 and 3 and underneath Terminal 1. Moreover, all terminals have a bus stop just outside their entrance.
Car Rentals
At Sydney International Airport, travellers can find the following automobile rental companies:
- Alpha Car Hire
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Budget
- Thrifty
- Hertz
- ACE
- Avis
- Sixt
Taxi
Travellers can reach the centre in 20 minutes by using a cab. Some taxi companies available at the airport are:
- RSL Ex-Servicemen’s Cabs & Co-Op Members Ltd
- Silver Service Fleet
- St George Cabs
- Premier Cabs
- Legion Cabs
- GM Cabs
- 13CABS
You can check the taxi fairs and some ride-sharing options on the following link.
Airlines
Passengers can find the following airlines operating to and from Sydney International Airport:
- Air Europa, Xiamen Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Thai Airways International
- WestJet, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Aircalin
- China Eastern Airlines, Air France, Virgin Australia, Batik Air Malaysia
- Philippine Airlines, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, FlyPelican, AirAsia X
- SWISS, United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Virgin Atlantic, Air Niugini
- Cebu Pacific, SriLankan Airlines, Qantas, Rex Regional Express
- Qatar Airways, Scoot, Delta Air Lines, Miat – Mongolian Airlines
- Lufthansa, Avianca, Malaysia Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Asiana Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, JAL – Japan Airlines
- Etihad Airways, Fiji Airways, El Al Israel Airlines, Austrian Airlines
- Air India, China Southern Airlines, British Airways, Air Mauritius
- Air Canada, Middle East Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Oman Air
- American Airlines, Bamboo Airways, Aegean Airlines, Gulf Air
- Thai AirAsia X, Turkish Airlines, China Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui
- Link Airways, Finnair, Air China, Egyptair, LATAM Airlines
- All Nippon Airways – ANA, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air
- Alaska Airlines, Iberia, Jetstar Airways, Air Vanuatu
Airport Services
Sydney Airport provides travellers with the following amenities and services:
- Lorna Jane Active Living Room (with yoga and pilates activities)
- ATMs and currency exchange office
- Meeting and conference rooms
- The Heritage Museum
- Shops and Duty-Free
- Restaurants and bars
- Tourism information
- Baggage storage
- Children’s cinema
- Medical services
- Observation deck
- Information desk
- Lost and found
- Luggage claim
- Prayer rooms
- Internet Kiosk
- Parents room
- Wheelchairs
- Post office
- Telephones
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pharmacy
- Showers
Terminals
Kingsford Smith Airport is one of the world’s oldest commercial airports. There are three separate terminals:
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 processes both international and local planes. Passengers can locate it at the airport’s northwest corner. There are three levels:
- The lobby for arriving is on the ground floor together with the area for baggage pick up and ground transportation options.
- The departure area is on the second floor. After passing through security, travellers will find the check-in counters and gates 8–37B and 50–63C.
- On the third floor, passengers will find the Qantas First Class and Business Class lounges, and other airline services.
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 handles regional and domestic aircraft and is located at the upper-most northeastern corner. There are two levels:
- On the ground floor, passengers will find the lobby, food court, shops, a pharmacy, a car rental counter, baggage claim area, and ground transportation.
- On the first floor, passengers have access to security screening and boarding gates.
- On the second floor, passengers will find Gates 31-48A and 49-59B, and various airport services and amenities.
Terminal 3
Qantas and QantasLink’s primary hub is Terminal 3, with local and regional flights across Australia. There are the following three levels:
- On the ground floor, passengers will find the Arrivals Level, luggage claim area, information centre, eateries, bars, shops, ATMs, and access to ground transportation.
- On the first floor, passengers will find Gates 1 through 19.
- On the second floor, passengers will find the Qantas Lounge.
Lounges
Whether passengers want to relax or work while waiting for their flight, Sydney airport boasts some amazing lounges with impeccable service. For a small fee, travellers departing from Sydney Airport can relax in a premium lounge, regardless of the airline they are going with.
Passengers will find the following lounges at the airport:
Terminal 1
- SkyTeam Lounge
- The Emirates Lounge
- Air New Zealand International Lounge
- Qantas Airways International First Lounge
- Singapore Airlines SilverKris First Class Lounge
- Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business Class Lounge
- The House, Home of Etihad Airways and Other Leading Airlines
- Qantas Airways International Business Lounge
- Plaza Premium Lounge
- The Centurion Lounge
- Peroni Bar
Terminal 2
- MoVida
- The Rex Lounge
- Bistro 2020 & Bar
- Virgin Australia Lounge
- Virgin Australia The Club
Terminal 3
- Qantas Airways Domestic Business Lounge
- Qantas Airways Chairman’s Lounge
- Qantas Airways The Qantas Club
- Bar Roma
Food
At the airport, travellers can find Peroni Bar, Starbucks, Taste of Thai, Better Burger, Kitchen by Mike Express, Grand CRU, Hudsons Coffee, McDonald’s and more than 40 other restaurants and bars.
You can see the complete list on the airport’s website.
Hotels
The Aerotel is the only hotel at Sydney Airport that is actually inside the airport, making it ideal for those travellers who have connecting flights or need to rest up before moving forward with their travel itinerary.
Other hotels nearby are:
- The Branksome Hotel & Residences is around 1.2 kilometres from the airport.
- The Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport is approximately 2 kilometres from the airport.
- The Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel, is 1.6 kilometres from the airport.
Private Jet Terminal
Sydney Kingsford-Smith Airport has plenty of hangar space and a few FBOs, making it ideal for private jet charters. The following fixed-base operators provide their services at the airport:
4. Melbourne International Airport, MEL, Melbourne
Often abbreviated as MEL or more formally known as Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne Airport is the city’s major international airport and the country’s second busiest overall. The distance from the centre of Melbourne to Melbourne Airport is around 23 kilometres.
For fifty years, Melbourne Airport has served as Victoria’s gateway to the rest of the world. It has two runways, the first being 3,66 metres long and 60 metres wide and the second 2,29 metres long and 45 metres wide, and covers an area of almost 53 sq km.
Over 37 million travellers passed through there in 2019, while in 2020 that number was significantly lower, a little under 10 million people, due to the pandemic.
How to Get There
The SkyBus is a bus service that runs directly between Southern Cross Station and the airport and departs every 10 minutes during the day. By this bus line, travellers can reach the airport from Southern Cross Station in between 20 and 35 minutes.
Car Rentals
At Melbourne International Airport, travellers can find the following rent-a-car companies:
- Apex Car Rentals
- Redspot Car Rentals
- Alpha Car Hire
- EastCoast
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- National
- Bargain
- Budget
- Dollar
- Thrifty
- Hertz
- ACE
- Sixt
- Avis
Taxi
The ride to the airport from the city centre takes around 30 minutes via taxi. Even though it’s one of the priciest choices, it’s the quickest and most comfortable transportation option that costs between A$60 and A$65 (£34-£36.9).
Airlines
Passengers can find the following airlines operating to and from the Melbourne International Airport:
- All Nippon Airways – ANA, Cambodia Angkor Air, Batik Air Malaysia
- American Airlines, Bamboo Airways, Austrian Airlines, Cathay Pacific
- British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, El Al Israel Airlines, Air China
- China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Egyptair, Aegean Airlines
- Air Canada, Air Europa, LATAM Airlines, Miat – Mongolian Airlines
- Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Philippine Airlines
- Oman Air, Qantas, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines
- Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Air New Zealand, Air India
- Rex Regional Express, Air France, Etihad Airways, Thai AirAsia X
- Air Mauritius, SriLankan Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, United Airlines
- Emirates, Air Niugini, Fiji Airways, Singapore Airlines, Gulf Air
- Scoot, Virgin Atlantic, Xiamen Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, SWISS
- Thai Airways International, Virgin Australia, Air Vanuatu
- Hawaiian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, JAL – Japan Airlines
- WestJet, Finnair, Iberia, Jetstar Airways, Air Tahiti Nui
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Alaska Airlines, AirAsia X
Airport Services
Melbourne International Airport provides travellers with the following amenities and services:
- Wheelchair-accessible toilets, travellators and lifts
- Luggage Storage and luggage wrapping
- Currency exchange and ATMs
- Travellers’ Information Service
- Wheel-chair renting service
- Restaurants and food
- Shops and stores
- Baby care room
- Praying rooms
- Lost and found
- Telephones
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pharmacy
- Medical
- Pets
- Showers
- Chaplaincy
- Travel agency
- Travellers Aid
- Water fountain
- Postal services
- Printing and faxing
- Baby change facilities
- Adult Change facilities
- Tourist Refund Scheme
- Chinese information service
- Mobile phone charging stations
Terminals
Melbourne Tullamarine, there are more than 33 routes inside Australia, and the airport also serves international flights to the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
The airport features four separate terminals:
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 at Melbourne Airport primarily serves as a domestic terminal and a hub for the airline Qantas.
- Travellers will find the Arrivals level and the Skybus bus station on the first level.
- The second level is the Departures area, where passengers will find three check-in counters for Qantas and one for JetStar’s, ground transportation options, and First Aid desk.
- At the mezzanine level, travellers will find gates 1-12 for Qantas, gates 21-30 for JetStar Airlines, a service desk, the Qantas Club, an ATM, and shops.
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 at Melbourne Airport accommodates all international aircraft and serves as the primary international terminal.
There are two levels:
- The first level is the Arrivals hall, where passengers will find the luggage claim area, information desk, customs, and ground transportation options.
- The second level is the Departures hall, where gates 2-20 and amenities like duty-free shopping await.
Terminal 3
Virgin Australia operates only domestic flights out of Terminal 3 at Melbourne Airport. The terminal comprises three distinct floors:
- At the first level, passengers will find the baggage claim area, information desk, customs, and bus stops.
- The second level is the Departures hall check-in counters for Virgin Australia.
- The third level is the mezzanine level, where passengers will find gates 1-11, 15A and 15B (east), 14, 16, 18, and 20 (west). There are a variety of facilities and amenities accessible.
Terminal 4
Terminal 4 at Melbourne Airport is dedicated to domestic and local low-cost carriers, including Tigerair and Jetstar. It’s the first of its sort (Budget Terminals) in Australia.
- Travellers can find the check-in counters, baggage claim area, and ground transportation options on the ground level.
- Travellers will find the check-in and security checkpoints at level 1, the departures and arrivals area, and boarding gates 14–20, 30–41, and 41–52.
Lounges
At Melbourne International Airport, travellers can relax in one of the following lounges:
Terminal 1
- Qantas Airways The Qantas Club
- Qantas Airways Chairman’s Lounge
- Qantas Airways Domestic Business Lounge
Terminal 2
- Marhaba Lounge
- The Emirates Lounge
- The Centurion Lounge
- Plaza Premium Lounge
- The American Express Lounge
- Air New Zealand International Lounge
- Qantas Airways International First Lounge
- Qantas Airways International Business Lounge
- Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge
- Singapore Airlines SilverKris First Class Lounge
- Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business Class Lounge
- The House, Home of Etihad Airways and Other Leading Airlines
Terminal 3
- Virgin Australia Lounge
- Virgin Australia The Club
Terminal 4
- The Rex Lounge
Food
At the airport, travellers can find more than 30 bars and restaurants, such as Urban Provodore, Two Johns Taphouse, Think Asia, Subway, Roll’d Vietnamese Food, Pickett’s Deli & Rotisserie, McDonald’s, Hudsons Coffee, Hungry Jack’sBoost Juice, Biggie Smalls, and more.
You can see the complete list on the airport’s website.
Hotels
PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport and Ibis Budget Melbourne Airport are hotels that passengers can find at a 5-minute walking distance from the airport.
Other hotels nearby are:
- Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport is 400 metres from the airport.
- Quest Melbourne Airport Hotel is approximately 500 metres from the airport.
- Mantra Tullamarine Hotel is approximately 4 kilometres from the airport.
Private Jet Terminal
Private jet flyers can find Melbourne Jet Base FBO services at walking distance from the airport. Other FBOs nearby are:
5. Adelaide International Airport, ADL, Adelaide
The primary international airport servicing Adelaide in Southern Australia is Adelaide Airport (ADL), located close to West Beach.
The terminal at Adelaide Airport is elongated and narrow. It has a width of around 110 metres and a length of approximately 850 metres, close to one kilometre.
If things become hectic, the terminal at Adelaide International Airport has the capacity to process more than 3,000 passengers and assist a total of 24 aeroplanes in landing – hourly.
Adelaide Airport had more than 8 million passengers in 2019 and only about 2,5 million in 2020 – a significant drop brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.
How to Get There
There isn’t a railway station at Adelaide International Airport, but a number of airport express bus services. Travellers can board the J1 or J2 bus lines that travel through the centre and get to the airport easily. They can pay via Visa or Mastercard, or an enabled smart device.
Car Rentals
At Adelaide International Airport, travellers can find the following car rental companies:
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Budget
- Hertz
- Avis
- Sixt
Taxi
Depending on the precise location and traffic, travellers can reach the airport from downtown in 10 to 15 minutes. Taxi companies operating at Adelaide Airport are:
- Yellow Cabs
- Independent
- Suburban
Airlines
Passengers can find the following airlines operating to and from the airport:
- Air Canada, All Nippon Airways – ANA, SAS Scandinavian Airlines
- Ethiopian Airlines, Air New Zealand, Malaysia Airlines
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Alliance Airlines, SWISS
- LATAM Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines
- British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Virgin Australia
- Air China. Oman Air, Rex Regional Express
- Fiji Airways, Alaska Airlines, Etihad Airways
- Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Finnair
- Iberia, Jetstar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
- Turkish Airlines, China Southern Airlines
- Emirates, Qantas, JAL – Japan Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
Airport Services
Adelaide International Airport provides travellers with the following amenities and services:
- Food, drink and retail concessions
- Baggage storage lockers
- Pet collection services
- Medical services
- Duty free stores
- Family facilities
- Postal services
- Lost and found
- Smoking area
- Prayer room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pharmacy
Terminals
Adelaide Airport’s passenger terminal – Terminal 1, covers flights to both domestic and international routes. There are three levels:
- At the ground level, passengers will find the baggage claim, Arrivals area, and airport services such as food, drink, retail stands, ATMs, and currency exchange.
- Passengers will find duty-free shops, VIP lounges, and access to the international and arrivals area.
- Level 2 is for check-ins and departures. Services include a prayer room, children’s playground, workstations, ATMs, restaurants, and retail outlets.
Lounges
Passengers can relax in one of the following lounges at the single terminal airport:
Terminal 1
- REX Lounge
- Virgin Australia Lounge
- Qantas Airways Chairman’s Lounge
Food
At the airport, travellers can find the following restaurants and bars:
- Penfolds Wine Bar & Kitchen
- 100 Miles Kitchen and Bar
- Precinct Adelaide Kitchen
- SOHO Coffee Roasters
- Southern Providore
- Coopers Alehouse
- The Atura Hotel
- This Little Piggy
- Krispy Kreme
- McDonald’s
- Muffin Break
- Sushi Sushi
- Hawker Bar
- Boost Juice
- Soul Origin
- The Pantry
- Subway
Hotels
At Adelaide Airport Motel, passengers can stay overnight. Other hotels nearby are:
- Stamford Grand Adelaide Hotel, around 4 kilometres from the airport.
- Oaks Glenelg Plaza Pier Suites Hotel, approximately 3.8 kilometres from the airport.
- Peppers Waymouth Adelaide Hotel is 6.6 kilometres from the airport.
Private Jet Terminal
The fifth-largest airport in Australia, Adelaide Airport, is a single terminal building with a wide variety of stores, eateries, cafés, and other amenities. Just a short distance from the Terminal is a private terminal, specifically designed for charter usage, private lounges, and free drinks.
The following fixed base operators operate at Adelaide International Airport:
Busiest Airports in Australia by Passenger Traffic
In this section, we’ll discuss the busiest airports in Australia by resuming our ranking from where we left off, since, as we already mentioned, the largest airports are also the busiest.
1. Gold Coast Airport, OOL, Coolangatta
Also known as Coolangatta Airport, the primary international airport in Gold Coast, The Gold Coast International Airport (OOL), is 90 kilometres south of Brisbane’s city centre, spanning 27,000 sq meters. Both Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways operate the vast majority of the flights that depart from Gold Coast Airport.
Due to its advantageous position, the airport serves both South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Moreover, it serves as the entry point to the most popular tourist destination in all of Australia.
In 2019, Gold Coast Airport handled 6,5 million passengers and only 1,6 million in 2020 due to the pandemic.
How to Get There
Passengers can use public transportation to get to the airport. Bus lines 777 and 760, operated by TransLink, travel from and to the airport four times each hour.
The city centre and Gold Coast Airport are not directly connected by train. Varsity Lakes Railway Station is the nearest train station to the airport, from where passengers can get a cab to the airport.
Car Rentals
Renting a car at Gold Coast Airport or anywhere else in the state of Queensland is undoubtedly the finest choice for travellers to make the most of their time in Australia.
At Gold Coast Airport, travellers can find the following car rental companies:
- Avis
- Sixt
- Hertz
- Budget
- Europcar
- Europcar
- Enterprise
Taxi
The cab ride to the Gold Coast Airport from the city centre takes an average of thirty minutes and costs around AUD 60 (£34.15).
Gold Coast Cabs is the primary taxi service operating at Gold Coast Airport.
Airlines
Passengers can find the following airlines operating to and from Gold Coast Airport:
- Air Canada
- Air New Zealand
- All Nippon Airways – ANA
- American Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates
- Etihad Airways
- JAL – Japan Airlines
- Jetstar Airways
- LATAM Airlines
- Qantas
- Qatar Airways
- Rex Regional Express
- Scoot
- Singapore Airlines
- United Airlines
- Virgin Australia
Airport Services
Gold Coast Airport provides travellers with the following amenities and services:
- Currency exchange
- ATMs and banking
- Information desk
- Parents’ room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Lost and found
- Luggage storage
- Baggage wrapping
- Restaurants and cafeterias
- Duty free and stores
- Special needs services
- First Aid
- Multi faith room
Terminals
The Gold Coast Airport has just one passenger terminal divided into three sectors:
- International sector
This sector contains the international baggage claim area, customs, immigration, and the screening point for transit.
- Central sector
The centre sector is home to a variety of airport amenities, including check-in desks, screening stations, and boarding gates 1-9.
- Domestic sector
This is the area where travellers can find the Domestic Arrivals area and the baggage claim.
Lounges
Passengers can relax in one of the following two lounges at the main terminal:
- Qantas Club Lounge
- Virgin Australia Lounge
Food
At the airport, travellers can find the following restaurants and bars:
- Blackstone Bar & Café
- Coast Bar and Café
- Coffee & Co.
- Hungry Jack’s
- Krispy Kreme
- Liv-Eat
- Pure NRG
- Red Rooster
- Roll’d
- Saikou Sushi
You can see the list, as well as places to shop, on the airport’s website.
Hotels
The Gold Coast Airport is open every day from 8:00 in the morning until 11:00 at night. From 11:00 pm to 4:30 am, it’s not allowed for passengers to access the terminal or stay overnight.
Hotels nearby are:
- Rydges Gold Coast Airport Hotel is less than a kilometre from the airport.
- Golden Riviera Beach Resort is 2.4 kilometres from the airport.
- Rainbow Bay Resort is approximately 4 kilometres from the airport.
Private Jet Terminal
The following fixed base operators operate at Gold Coast Airport:
2. Cairns International Airport, CNS, Cairns
The citizens of Cairns initiated a fund-raising campaign in 1934 intending to construct an airport that would allow aeroplanes to land and take off at any time, particularly during times of need. In 1936, the Cairns City Council purchased 1.62 sq kilometres of land and constructed three runways. The airport opened the following year.
Cairns Airport (CNS) serves as the primary international gateway to Cairns, which is located in the state of Queensland, in the neighbourhood of Aeroglen. Skytrans Airlines and Jetstar Airways use Cairns Airport as their hub.
In 2019, Cairns Airport served around 5,1 million passengers, and this number decreased to 3.3 million in 2020 due to the pandemic.
How to Get There
Con-X-ion offers regular shuttle services every day. Passengers have the flexibility to select the hours, locations, and pickup and dropoff sites that best meet their needs.
Car Rentals
Renting a car from the Cairns Airport is an ideal choice for passengers who wish to explore Cairns and the rest of North Queensland.
At Cairns International Airport, travellers can find the following car rental companies:
- Avis
- Hertz
- Thrifty
- Budget
- Europcar
- Enterprise
Taxi
Passengers can reach the airport from the city centre within ten minutes by taxi. Those who arrive and need a cab ride to their destination, mustn’t trust those who approach them at the terminals, offering a ride. This behaviour is prohibited, and passengers can end up being the subject of fraud.
At Cairns Airport, the official taxi operator is Cairns Taxi, which offers service around the clock.
Transferring passengers from Cairns International Airport to the city centre often costs between AUD 25 and AUD 30 (£14-£17).
Airlines
Passengers can find the following airlines operating to and from Cairns International Airport:
- Air Canada
- Air New Zealand
- Air Niugini
- Airnorth
- All Nippon Airways – ANA
- Alliance Airlines
- American Airlines
- British Airways
- Cathay Pacific
- China Eastern Airlines
- China Southern Airlines
- Emirates
- Etihad Airways
- Fiji Airways
- FlexFlight
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Hinterland Aviation
- JAL – Japan Airlines
- Jetstar Airways
- Lufthansa
- Qantas
- Qatar Airways
- Rex Regional Express
- Singapore Airlines
- Skytrans
- SWISS
- United Airlines
- Virgin Australia
Airport Services
Cairns International Airport provides travellers with the following amenities and services:
- Tourist Information Centre
- Aviation Pioneers Display
- Smoking allowed areas
- Currency Exchange
- Baby Care Rooms
- Baggage storage
- Disabled access
- Meeting Rooms
- Duty free shops
- Public phones
- Meeting rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Mail box
- Atms
Terminals
There are two terminals at Cairns International Airport:
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 at Cairns Airport is the primary hub for Qantas Airlines and also serves as the airport’s international terminal.
The terminal has two levels, which are as follows:
- Ground Level
This section is designated as the Arrivals lobby where passengers can find the area for collecting their bags, the security check, and the alternatives for ground transportation.
- Level 1
This is the section designated for departures. Passengers can find the check-in desks, the departures lounge, boarding gates 1 through 6, a baby care room, ATMs, restaurants, refreshments, and retail outlets.
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 at Cairns Airport is dedicated to domestic travel and serves as the primary terminal for Qantas and other domestic airlines.
The terminal has three levels, which are as follows:
- Arrivals and check-in
On this level, passengers can find the Arrivals section, the check-in desks, check-in counters, and some transportation options.
- Departures
In the Departures area, passengers will find the Departures lounge as well as boarding gates 14 to 22.
- The baggage claim area
In this section, passengers will find services related to luggage and access to various ground transportation choices.
Lounges
The following lounges are available for passengers at Cairns International Airport:
Terminal 1
- Reef Lounge
Terminal 2
- Virgin Australia Lounge
- Qantas Airways The Qantas Club
Food
At the airport, travellers can find Bistrot Bakery, Mangrove Jacks, Hudsons Coffee, Bittersweet, Hungry Jack’s, Captain’s Sports Bar, The Crafty Cassowary Kitchen & Bar, Espresso Bar, Mr Green’s, Saltwater Creek Taphouse, Oporto, Waddi Specialty Coffee, Roll’d and other restaurants and bars.
You can see the complete list on the airport’s website.
Hotels
Passengers can find the following hotels near the airport:
- Cairns Sheridan Hotel is around 3.4 kilometres from the airport.
- Reef Palms Hotel is approximately 3.5 kilometres from the airport.
- Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside, an IHG Hotel, is 3.7 kilometres from the airport.
- Cairns Queenslander Hotel and Apartments is around 3.8 kilometres from the airport.
- Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is around 4.5 kilometres from the airport.
Private Jet Terminal
The following fixed base operators operate at Cairns International Airport:
3. Canberra International Airport, CBR, Canberra
In addition to Queanbeyan and southern New South Wales county, Canberra Airport (CBR) acts as the primary international gateway to the nation’s capital. It’s Australia’s eighth busiest airport, according to passenger traffic. Passengers can find the Canberra Airport in the North Canberra region, which is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Canberra. The most common domestic flights from this airport go to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide. The airport has a surface of approximately 4.5 square kilometres.
In 2019, the number of passengers that used Canberra Airport was 3,2 million. The limits placed on travel as a direct result of the pandemic caused by COVID-19 had a significant influence on the airport’s activities. By August 2020, the airport had reported a 99% reduction in passengers and closed the terminal on Saturdays as a cost-saving measure. Late in September 2020, travel restrictions were loosened in the area.
How to Get There
Taking a cab to the Canberra airport is the quickest transportation choice since it only takes 11 minutes to reach the city centre and costs around AUD 25 (£14.23). The public bus is an excellent choice for travellers on a budget. A one-way ticket on the bus costs about 5 AUD (£2.85), and the ride into the city is approximately 20 minutes.
Car Rentals
At Canberra International Airport, travellers can rent a car by one of the following car rental companies:
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Budget
- Thrifty
- Hertz
- Avis
Taxi
As we mentioned above, travellers can reach the airport in 11 minutes using a cab. Even though it’s a more costly way to get to the airport than taking the bus, it’s also more dependable and provides more freedom.
The following taxi companies operate at the airport:
- ACT Cabs
- Cabxpress
- Canberra Elite
- Queanbeyan Taxi Co-op
Canberra International Airport’s website provides a taxi fare calculator, where travellers can get an estimated price for their ride. You can check it out on the following link.
Airlines
Passengers can find the following airlines operating to and from Canberra International Airport:
- Air Canada
- Air New Zealand
- American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- China Southern Airlines
- Emirates
- Etihad Airways
- Fiji Airways
- FlyPelican
- Jetstar Airways
- LATAM Airlines
- Link Airways
- Qantas
- Qatar Airways
- Rex Regional Express
- Singapore Airlines
- United Airlines
- Virgin Australia
Airport Services
Canberra International Airport provides travellers with the following amenities and services:
- Free Wi-Fi is available in some airport areas
- Visitor Information Booth
- Customer Service Office
- Private meeting rooms
- Currency exchange
- Transporting pets
- Baggage services
- Travelex Services
- Processing points
- Baby care rooms
- First Aid Stations
- Disabled access
- Lost and found
- Public phones
- Prayer room
- Retail stores
- SIM cards
- Trolleys
- ATMs
- Dining
- Shops
- Duty free
Terminals
The Canberra Airport serves as the primary access point to the nation’s capital, operating domestic and international flights. The Western Concourse and the Southern Concourse are separate areas of the Canberra Airport Terminal, divided by an atrium.
The following three levels make up the Canberra Airport Terminal:
- Ground Level
The ground level is the Arriving area where passengers can find gates for domestic and international arrivals and the following airport services:
- Prayer room and baby care room
- ATMs and public phones
- Customer service office
- Ground transportation
- Baggage services
- First aid station
- Disabled access
- Travelex services
- Level 1
On the first level, passengers will find the Departures area, the check-in desks, and the screening area for passengers going through security. There are boarding gates number three through eight located on the western side. On the east side of the terminal, passengers will find boarding gates 9 through 14, as well as the Qantas lounges and Qantas Customer Service.
Other airport services include the following:
- Food and drink concessions
- Luggage carousels
- Lifts and escalators
- Baggage services
- Travelex services
- Disability access
- Baby care area
- First aid station
- Retail outlets
- Level 2
The second level is the area that serves for pet pick-up and drop-off area.
Lounges
At Canberra International Airport, passengers can find one of the following lounges for pre-flight relaxation:
- Virgin Australia Lounge
- Virgin Australia The Club
- Qantas Airways The Qantas Club
- Qatar Airways Chairman’s Lounge
- Qantas Airways Domestic Business Lounge
Food
At Canberra International Airport, travellers can find Airport Taproom, Go! Convenience, cityhill coffee, noodles xo, and Baker’s Cut.
You can have a detailed look at the airport’s website.
Hotels
There are no hotels at Canberra International Airport, but for those who wish to stay close to the airport, here are some recommendations:
- Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport is less than a kilometer from the airport.
- Ramada by Wyndham Diplomat Canberra is approximately 4.5 kilometres from the airport.
- Hotel Kurrajong Canberra is 5.3 kilometres from the airport.
- Garden City Hotel, BW Signature Collection is 5.3 kilometres from the airport.
- Burbury Hotel is 5.5 kilometres from the airport.
Private Jet Terminal
Jet Aviation and Corporate Air are fixed-base operators providing their services at Canberra International Airport.
4. Hobart International Airport, HBA, Hobart
Hobart Airport, also known as HBA, is the most important airport on the island of Tasmania, Australia. It first started operating in 1956 and takes up a total land area of roughly 5.6 sq kilometres. The city centre of Hobart is located 17 kilometres northeast of Hobart Airport, near Cambridge. Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are the most popular domestic destinations among travellers.
The Hobart Airport is a very modest airport that, on average, serves around 2 million people annually. Due to the crisis caused by the coronavirus, the numbers somewhat went down during 2020 and 2021.
How to Get There
To get to Hobart Airport, travellers can use the bus, a taxi, their vehicle, or a town car service.
The SkyBus Hobart Express offers direct transportation from the city to the airport and vice versa, every half an hour, seven days a week. Adult tickets cost AUD 19.95 (£11.36) for a one-way journey, while round-trip tickets cost AUD 32.00 (£18.21).
Car Rentals
At Hobart International Airport, travellers can find the following rent-a-car companies:
- Avis
- Sixt
- Hertz
- Drive
- Dollar
- Thrifty
- Alamo
- Budget
- Europcar
- Redspot
- Bargain Car Rentals
Taxi
Passengers will arrive from the city centre to the airport in around 20 minutes by taxi, costing around AUD 40 (£22.8).
For travellers who have arrived at the airport and need a cab ride, the following taxi companies have stands located outside, facing the main terminal building, and are open around the clock:
- Yellow Cab
- United Taxis
- 131008 Hobart
- Maxi Taxis Services
- Tasman Taxis & Minibus
Airlines
Passengers can find the following airlines operating to and from Hobart International Airport:
- All Nippon Airways – ANA
- Singapore Airlines
- Par Avion Airlines
- American Airlines
- Air New Zealand
- Etihad Airways
- Jetstar Airways
- Virgin Australia
- Qatar Airways
- Sharp Airlines
- United Airlines
- Link Airways
- Emirates
- Qantas
Airport Services
Hobart International Airport is open from 04:00 am to 10:30 pm and provides travellers with the following amenities and services:
- Wi-Fi
- ATMs
- Lockers
- Retail stores
- Wheelchairs
- Lost and found
- Parenting rooms
- Luggage storage
- Bicycle workshop
- Oversize baggage
- Water refill stations
- Travel with animals
- Disabled assistance
- Hidden disabilities services
- Food and drink concessions
- Two delimited smoking areas
- Disabled and seniors parking
- Audio loop for hearing devices
Terminals
Hobart Airport is the primary entry point into Tasmania in Australia, which features an embedded passenger terminal with simultaneous domestic and international flights.
There are four sections at the terminal:
- Ground Level
This is the level known as the Arrivals area. Here, passengers will find the Qantas Club and the arrivals area of planes operated by both Qantas and JetStar, the check-in area, and the Virgin and Tigerair Arrivals areas.
- Upper level
This is where passengers check-in and leave the airport.
- Check-in Area
Here, passengers will find a single check-in desk that serves both local and international flights. It’s situated in the exact centre of the area.
- Departures
Both local and international operators provide service to the Departures terminal area. Passengers will find boarding gates 2 to 6 beyond the checkpoint security, and services such as public restrooms, accessible public restrooms, parents’ rooms, retail outlets, and food and beverage concessions.
Lounges
Saffire Freycinet Airport Lounge and Qantas Airways the Qantas Club are two premium lounges at the airport that offer Wi-Fi, snacks, newspapers, magazines, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, TV, flight monitors, printers, and copiers.
Food
At the airport, travellers can find Marathi, LEE Kitchen, Built Custom Burgers, Starbucks, Thai Express Restaurant Toronto, Smashburger, Bento Sushi, Apropos, Bar 120, Subway, and 30 other restaurants and bars.
You can see the complete list on the airport’s website.
Hotels
Travelodge Hotel Hobart Airport and BIG 4 Hobart Airport Tourist Park are hotels at the airport where passengers can stay overnight.
Other hotels nearby are:
- Club Wyndham Seven Mile Beach is around 3 kilometres from the airport.
- Grand Chancellor Hotel Hobart is approximately 13 kilometres from the airport.
- The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel is 13.4 kilometres from the airport.
- Salamanca Wharf Hotel is around 13.3 kilometres from the airport.
- MACq 01 Hotel is around 13 kilometres from the airport.
Private Jet Terminal
Hobart International Main Terminal is the only terminal that serves both local and international flights and receives the majority of its service from planes departing from Sydney and Melbourne. Although it only has a single runway at the moment, the airport is working on constructing a second, shorter runway. The airport is open around the clock, with no time restrictions, and provides passengers and tourists with access to various retail outlets, dining options, and other airport services.
The following fixed base operators operate at Hobart International Airport:
- Qantas Airways Ltd
- Swissport Australia
5. Darwin International Airport, DRW, Darwin
The primary and busiest international airport servicing Darwin and the Northern Territory of Australia is Darwin International Airport (DRW). The airport is situated near Eaton, 8 kilometres from the city centre and it acts as a base for Qantas and Airnorth Airlines. The airport has a surface of approximately 6 sq km.
The busiest routes from Darwin Airport are:
- Sydney
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- Singapore
- Perth
- Denpasar
- Alice Springs
Approximately 2 million passengers passed through Darwin International Airport in 2019. Due to coronavirus outbreaks, Darwin Airport saw fewer than 800.000 passengers in 2020.
How to Get There
The airport and the city of Darwin are connected by public buses. There are between five and seven trips each day that operate along Route 3A, which transports passengers from the airport to the Casuarina Bus Interchange by picking them up on Charles Eaton Drive. Buses travelling Route 3C/3D conduct the same route in the other way, from the airport to the city’s centre.
Other than the public bus option, passengers can reach the airport via the following private bus operators:
- Buslink
- Greyhound
- Metro Coach Services
- Coach Charters Australia
- Grand Touring Coaches
Car Rentals
If travellers want to see more of the Northern Territory and its most famous attractions, renting a vehicle at Darwin Airport is the best way to do it.
At Darwin International Airport, travellers can find the following rent-a-car companies:
- Avis
- Sixt
- Hertz
- Thrifty
- Budget
- Europcar
- Enterprise
Desks offering rental cars are located on the ground floor of the Arrivals building, close to where passengers claim their bags.
Taxi
It takes around 10 to 15 minutes to go from Darwin Airport to the centre of the city. Taxis stand outside the terminal building and offer their services 24/7. A ride to the Centralentral Business District of Darwin typically costs between AUD 25 and AUD 30 (£4.23-£17) for a one-way trip.
The following taxi companies operate sat the airport:
- Darwin Radio Taxis
- Blue Taxi Company
- Metro Mini Bus Service
- City Palmerston minibuses
Airlines
Passengers can find the following airlines operating to and from Darwin International Airport:
- Air New Zealand
- Airnorth
- Alliance Airlines
- American Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines
- Emirates
- Etihad Airways
- Fiji Airways
- Finnair
- Jetstar Airways
- Jetstar Asia
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Qantas
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
- SriLankan Airlines
- SWISS
- United Airlines
- Virgin Australia
- Vistara
Airport Services
Darwin International Airport provides travellers with the following amenities and services:
- Restaurants and cafeterias
- Tourist Refund Scheme
- Showers free of charge
- Wheelchair accessible
- Baby change facilities
- Duty Free and shops
- Currency exchange
- Special assistance
- Water fountains
- Baggage trolleys
- Luggage storage
- Medical services
- Smoking areas
- Lost and found
- Prayer room
- Telephones
- Wi-Fi
- ATMs
Terminals
There is just one passenger terminal at Darwin Airport, and it serves both local and international aircraft. The levels that make up the Darwin Airport Terminal are as follows:
- Ground Floor
The ground floor serves as the location for both international and domestic arrivals and departures. At this level, passengers will find the check-in desks and the entrance to the security checkpoint, immigration, and baggage claim areas.
- First Floor
International departures and arrivals are handled on the first floor of the terminal. Passengers can access the departures area, where they will discover a variety of concessions available to them, including duty-free shopping, stores, cafes, lounges, and thirteen boarding gates.
Lounges
Passengers can relax in the following lounges at Darwin International Airport’s main terminal:
- Qantas Airways The Qantas Club
- Qantas Airways International Transit Lounge
- Qantas Airways International Business Lounge
Food
At the airport, travellers can find the following restaurants and bars:
- Crate
- Pronto
- The Palms
- Asian Kitchen
- The Northern Common
- Pronto by Macchinetta
You can see more details on the airport’s website.
Hotels
Mercure Darwin Airport Resort and Novotel Darwin Airport Hotel are hotels that passengers can find at the airport and stay overnight.
Other hotels nearby are:
- Ramada Suites Zen Quarter is around 5.6 kilometres from the airport.
- Quality Hotel Darwin Airport is approximately 2.4 kilometres from the airport.
- Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel is 5.8 kilometres from the airport.
- Argus Hotel Darwin is around 5.5 kilometres from the airport.
- Travelodge Resort Darwin is 5.8 kilometres from the airport.
Private Jet Terminal
The following fixed base operators operate at Darwin International Airport:
- Pearl Flight Centre
- Pearl Flight Centre
- Darwin Jet Centre
- Jet Aviation
Conclusion
The world’s finest airports are always distinguished by their remarkable architecture, amenities, comprehensive design, and services like restaurants and shops that make killing time between layovers as simple as enjoying a slice of cake. Australia’s airports play a crucial role in the country’s ability to swiftly transfer people and cargo around the country and the world. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, the country’s major gateway, and the busiest hub in Australia, is matched in activity only by Melbourne International Airport.
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