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Plan your trip at Adelaide International Airport
Adelaide, AustraliaIATA: ADLICAO: YPAD
Getting to and from Adelaide International Airport: transport, parking, and where to pick someone up or drop them off. Every part links to the full information.
Transport
Where you arrive, with connections and frequency.
- BusAdelaide Metro buses J1, J2, J7 and J8Stop 10 on Sir Richard Williams AvenueConnection: Stop 10 on Sir Richard Williams Avenue is a 2- to 5-minute walk from the terminal; luggage carts are available near the stop.
- TaxiTaxi to the airportAtura Circuit Drop-Off point, between the terminal and the Atura Hotel (right by the terminal)
Where you board, with connections and frequency.
- BusAdelaide Metro buses J1, J2, J7 and J8Stop 10 on Sir Richard Williams AvenueConnection: Stop 10 on Sir Richard Williams Avenue is a 2- to 5-minute walk from the terminal; luggage carts are available near the stop.
- TaxiTaxi from the airportTaxi stand on the western side of the pedestrian plaza (right by the terminal)
Parking
- 4parking areas
- 2–10min walk to the terminal
Picking someone up
Where someone gets in and where you can wait or meet.
- Passenger pick-up areaKiss & RidePassenger pick-up area between Terminal Car Park P1 and the pedestrian plaza
- Picking up: permittedThe passenger pick-up area is located between the Terminal Car Park P1 and the pedestrian plaza; follow the Pick-Up signs and airport staff will guide you to a safe stopping point. Always stop along the left-hand curb and avoid blocking the right-hand lanes. If your passenger isn't at the curb yet, please exit the area and re-enter when they are ready. Never leave your car unattended in the pick-up zone, as unattended vehicles may be towed. Pick-up & Drop-off is a free zone for quick curbside pick-ups only.
- Meet & Greet ParkingPark and come insideP1 Terminal Car Park, 100 meters from the terminal
- Picking up: permittedIf you are meeting someone and traveling by car, you will need to park, as the pick-up zone is for curbside pick-up only. Meet & Greet is paid short-term parking in the P1 parking garage, a few minutes' walk from the terminal.
- Meet passengers at the gate or in the arrivals areaArrivals hallTerminal
- Meeting: permittedYou are welcome to meet someone at the gate if they arrive on a domestic flight; you will need to pass through security screening. For international flights, you can meet passengers in the international arrivals area on the ground floor; for regional flights, at the baggage claim area. Both meeting points are publicly accessible and do not require security screening.
Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.
Dropping someone off
A quick drop-off, or park and come inside.
- Drop-off zoneKiss & RideDrop-off zone between the Terminal Car Park and the terminal plaza
- Dropping off: permittedThe drop-off zone is right between the Terminal Car Park and the terminal plaza; follow the signs for Drop-Off and staff will point out a safe place to pull in. Always pull over to the left curb and never stop in the right-hand lanes. If your passenger isn't ready, do a lap and re-enter the zone. Stay with your vehicle at all times to avoid fines or towing. Pick-up & Drop-off is a free zone for quick stops.
- Meet & Greet ParkingPark and come insideP1 Terminal Car Park, 100 meters from the terminal
- Dropping off: permittedMeet & Greet parking in the P1 Terminal Car Park is also intended for a more relaxed goodbye, with time for a coffee and to see them off in person.
Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.
This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.
SourcesWhere this comes fromChecked on the airport's official website on October 5, 2026.
- Adelaide Airport - Dropping off passengersChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websiteadelaideairport.com.au/departures/drop-off
- Adelaide Airport - Picking up passengersChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websiteadelaideairport.com.au/arrivals/pick-up
- Adelaide Airport - Meet Passengers at the GateChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websiteadelaideairport.com.au/arrivals/pick-up/meet-passengers-at-the-gate
- Adelaide Airport - Meet & Greet ParkingChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websiteadelaideairport.com.au/parking/meet-greet
- Adelaide Airport - Departing by taxi, rideshare or chauffeurChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websiteadelaideairport.com.au/arrivals/leaving-by-taxi-rideshare-and-chauffeur
- Adelaide Airport - Arriving by Taxi, Rideshare and ChauffeurChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websiteadelaideairport.com.au/departures/arriving-by-taxi-rideshare-and-chauffeur
- Adelaide Airport - Leaving by public transportChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websiteadelaideairport.com.au/arrivals/departing-by-public-transport
- Adelaide Airport - Arrive by public transportChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websiteadelaideairport.com.au/departures/arriving-by-public-transport
- Adelaide Airport - Parking GuideChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websiteadelaideairport.com.au/parking/parking-guide
- Adelaide Airport - P1 Terminal Car ParkChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websiteadelaideairport.com.au/parking/p1-terminal-car-park
- Adelaide Airport - P2 Outdoor Car ParkChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websiteadelaideairport.com.au/parking/p2-outdoor-car-park
- Adelaide Airport - P3 Long Term Car ParkChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websiteadelaideairport.com.au/parking/p3-long-term-car-park
- Adelaide Airport - Valet ParkingChecked on October 5, 2026 · Official external websiteadelaideairport.com.au/parking/valet-parking
