Getting to Adelaide | Driving in SA | Accommodation
Direct International Flights into and out of Adelaide from Asia
AIRLINES CITIES DAY ESTIMATED
DEP. TIME
ESTIMATED
ARR. TIME
Singapore Airlines Singapore Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat 2300 0700+1
Malaysia Airlines Kuala Lumpur Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 2145 0610+1
Qantas Singapore Tue, Thu & Sat 2215 0900+1
Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun 2345 0950+1
Garuda Denpasar Mon
Fri
2350
0055
0950+1
0700+1
Air Paradise Denpasar Sun
Thu
0055
0055
0730+1
0730+1

*Schedules are subject to changes.
Alternatively, you can fly with any other international airlines into Melbourne, Sydney, Perth or Brisbane and then either pick up a connecting flight or travel overland to South Australia by car, train or coach.

By Air

Both of Australia's major domestic airlines, Qantas and Virgin Blue, operate multiple daily flights to Adelaide from Melbourne and Sydney. Jetstar operates flights from Melbourne (Avalon), Hobart and the Gold Coast.
Daily flights also operate to Adelaide from Brisbane (in Queensland), Darwin and Alice Springs (in the Northern Territory), and from Perth (in Western Australia). Other Australian domestic airlines service Adelaide from selected interstate cities.

Domestic flight times to Adelaide (direct)
From Time
Alice Springs 2 hours
Brisbane 2 hours 30 minutes
Canberra 1 hour 40 minutes
Darwin 3 hours 35 minutes
Melbourne 1 hour 10 minutes
Perth 3 hours 10 minutes
Sydney 1 hour 50 minutes

By Rail

The Indian Pacific spans Australia from Sydney to Perth via Adelaide, and is a great way to get to South Australia from Sydney. The journey from Sydney to Adelaide takes 24 hours via the Blue Mountains, the famous outback city of Broken Hill and the beautiful mid-north of South Australia.

The Overland runs between Melbourne and Adelaide, and is an 11 hour journey through the rolling countryside of rural Victoria and South Australia. The Melbourne to Adelaide service is overnight, while the Adelaide to Melbourne service operates during the day.

The Ghan now continues on from Adelaide and Alice Springs to Darwin. This 47hr, 2979km transcontinental journey takes you through the heart of Australia and features off train touring options at Alice Springs and Katherine Gorge.

Adelaide's country and interstate rail terminal is located at Keswick, two kilometres west of the city centre. Local taxis and mini bus services are available to meet every train.

Visit Trainways for more information.

By Coach

A number of tour companies offer guided coach tours from major Australian cities to Adelaide. Visit Tour Options for more information.

By Road

A great way to get to South Australia is by driving from your arrival point which allows you the freedom and flexibility to explore this part of Australia at your own pace. One of the world’s most scenic drives is the spectacular Great Ocean Road and Limestone Coast route linking Melbourne and Adelaide.

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