Adelaide & Transfer Info

Discover Adelaide

Adelaide is South Australia’s cosmopolitan coastal capital. Its ring of parkland on the River Torrens is home to renowned museums such as the Art Gallery of South Australia, displaying expansive collections including noted Indigenous art, and the South Australian Museum, devoted to natural history. The city’s Adelaide Festival is an annual international arts gathering with spin-offs including fringe and film events.


Adelaide Airport

InterContinental Adelaide is located approximately 15–20 minutes by car from Adelaide Airport.
Travellers can make their way to the hotel by taxi, rideshare, bus, or private transfer.

By Taxi/Ride share/Uber

Taxi
A taxi rank is conveniently located directly outside the terminal, just a short walk from the arrivals hall.
Please refer to:

for bookings, fares, and further information.
A one-way trip to InterContinental Adelaide typically takes 15–20 minutes.

Ride Share booking
For pre-booked rideshare services (e.g., Uber, Ola, DiDi), the designated pick-up area is located at the northern end of the terminal, near the departures area. Signage throughout the terminal guides passengers to the correct pick-up point.

Uber
Uber passengers can also be collected from the rideshare pick-up zone located just outside the terminal, a short walk from both arrivals and departures.

By Bus

Adelaide Metro offers several public bus services connecting the airport to the city.

  • JetBus (J1 / J2) services operate between Adelaide Airport and various parts of the city, including stops within walking distance of InterContinental Adelaide.
  • Services typically run every 15–30 minutes, depending on time of day.

Ticket information
Adelaide Metro buses require a MetroCARD or a prepaid ticket.
Visitors can purchase:‍

  • MetroCARD (regular travel)
  • MetroCARD Visitor Pass (unlimited travel for 3 days)

These can be purchased at the airport information desk or MetroCARD vending machines.For route details and ticketing information, visit adelaidemetro.com.au.

By Trains

There is no direct train line from Adelaide Airport.Passengers wishing to connect to Adelaide’s rail network can take a JetBus service (J1 / J2) into the city and transfer at Adelaide Railway Station, which is located next to InterContinental Adelaide, just a 2–3 minute walk.

By Transfer

Private airport transfers are available for arriving and departing passengers.

Adelaide Independent Taxis – Chauffeured Transfers
Passengers can pre-book private transfers for personalised door-to-door service.
Website: https://www.aitaxis.com.au/chauffeur

Luxury Chauffeurs & Transfers
Several premium car services operate from Adelaide Airport.
Examples include:

Car Rental
Major car rental companies are located directly opposite the arrivals area at Adelaide Airport.
Options include:

  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Hertz
  • Europcar
  • Thrifty
  • Sixt

Drivers can reach InterContinental Adelaide in approximately 15–20 minutes.