The gateway to South Australia, Adelaide Airport was opened in 1955 and now serves more than six million passengers a year and about 12 airlines. It is situated west of the city’s central business district. The airport recently announced a solar installation contract. When completed it will be the second largest of its kind in Australia and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 160 tons per year.
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Taxi: There are taxi ranks at the Domestic and International terminal forecourts (journey time to the city centre: 15 minutes) and all taxis are metered.
Bus: The Skylink Airport Shuttle operates every 30 minutes from the terminals during flight operation hours and links the airport with the city centre.
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Long- and short-term car parking is available at the airport. Valet parking is also available.
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Money and communications: There are several bureaus de change, public telephones and ATMs, as well as free Internet access throughout.
Eating and drinking: There are restaurants, bars and cafes at the airport.
Shopping: There are newsagents, clothing and gift shops and duty-free shops.
Other facilities: There is a children's playroom and a prayer room on the departures level.
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The Adelaide Airport Motel (tel: +61 (0)8 8234 4000) and the Aviator’s Lodge (tel: +61 (0)8 8356 8388) are located on the airport boundary. Nearby hotels, all within a 15-minute taxi ride, include the Hilton Adelaide (tel: +61 (0)8 8217 2000), Hyatt Regency Adelaide (tel: +61 (0)8 8231 1234), Holiday Inn on Hindley (tel: +61 (0)8 8231 5552), Radisson Playford and Suites (tel: +61 (0)8 8213 8888), Stamford Grand (tel: +61 (0)8 8376 1222) and Stamford Plaza Adelaide (tel: +61 (0)8 8461 1111).
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All facilities at the airport are designed for persons with disabilities where necessary. There are lifts, ramps and designated toilets. Disabled parking is provided next to the entrance to the terminal building. There are TDD telephones for hearing-impaired travellers.
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Conference room facilities are available on the International Mezzanine only. Qantas VIP Lounges (tel: +61 (0)8 8208 8869) has fax, photocopying and internet facilities. Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines also have VIP lounges, also on the International Mezzanine.
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