Airports in Australia

Adelaide Airport (ADL):www.aal.com.au is 6km (4 miles) west of Adelaide city centre.

To / from the airport: Bus: The Skylink Airport Shuttle operates every 30 minutes from the terminal during flight operation hours and links the airport with the city centre. Adelaide Airport Flyer (tel: (08) 8284 4456 or 1300 856 444) offers door-to-door mini coach services to and from areas further afield. Taxi: There are taxi ranks at the airport (journey time to the city centre - 15 minutes) and all taxis are metered..

Facilities: ATMs, bureaux de change, left luggage, restaurants, bars, shops and car hire (Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty).

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith) (SYD):www.sydneyairport.com is 9km (6 miles) south of the city.

To/from the airport: Airport Link connects the airport to Sydney Central Station (journey time – 13 minutes). Coaches meet all incoming international and domestic flights, departing every 20 to 30 minutes. There are many courtesy guest shuttles; enquire at hotel when booking is made. The international terminal is separate from the domestic terminal. Passengers may be set down at city airline terminals and some city hotels, motels and guest houses on request. There are also buses and taxis.

Facilities: Sydney Airport's international terminal (T1) is well equipped with restaurants, cafés, bars and a food hall, as well as information desks, lockers, a health care centre, money changing facilities, ATMs, prayer room, showers and two smoking lounges.

Melbourne Airport (MEL):www.melbourne-airport.com.au is 25km (15 miles) northwest of the city.

To/from the airport: Skybus Coach (24 hours) or taxis are available to the city centre. There are also regional bus links from the airport.

Facilities: Sky Plaza shopping and food outlets, duty free, bureau de change, ATMs, left-luggage, information desk and medical centre. Car hire companies include Avis, Budget and Hertz.

Perth Airport (PER):www.perthairport.com is 12km (7.5 miles) northeast of the city. There are separate international and domestic terminals.

To/from the airport: Airport buses meet international and domestic flights. Taxis are available.

Facilities: Foreign exchange, ATMs, restaurants, snack bars, duty-free shopping, children's playground.