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In terms of business, Adelaide Airport is the fifth busiest airport in Australia. It has almost 7 million passengers in any given year.

The airport is 6 kilometers from the city center and lies near the West Beach.

It is a single terminal airport that has all a traveler might ever need. The airport is easily accessible as well. Get to the city center from the airport by taking the Sir Richard Williams Drive and then the Sir Donald Bradman highway. After a four mile ride, you’ll get into the Adelaide central business district.

In and Around Adelaide Airport

To get to the heart of the town, just use the Andy Thomas Circuit. The journey will take you approximately 15 minutes. If you do not have a car, you can hail a taxi or the Skylink buses at the airport to take you there. There’s another bus operator, the Jetbus, which can drive you towards the north-eastern suburbs of the city and possibly connect you to other terminals.

Don't expect to see the regular brand name shops the focus of shopping in Adelaide is local goods and produce from RM Williams outdoor wear to aboriginal art.

If you don’t have a car, you’ll be left with buses and taxis as your primary transportation options. The Skylink Airport Shuttle can take you to the city center and they operate every 30 minutes. They have a mini coach service and could drive you to your hotel. As for the taxis, the ranks can be found right outside the airport. It is only a 15 minute ride to the city center. Taxis are metered but you might have to give the driver a tip for his services.