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Picture choosen by: Mrs.Rosy Black Getting to Australia Getting There by Air
The national airline is Qantas (QF) (website: www.qantas.com.au). About 25 international airlines fly to Australia.
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Brisbane is 23 hours 30 minutes, to Melbourne is 22 hours 30 minutes, to Perth is 20 hours and to Sydney is 22 hours.
From Los Angeles to Sydney is 14 hours 30 minutes. From New York to Sydney is 22 hours 30 minutes.

Main Airports

Sydney Airport (SYD) (Kingsford Smith) (website: www.sydneyairport.com) is 8km (5 miles) south of the city (journey time - 30 minutes). To/from the airport: Airport Link trains connect 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. There are also buses and taxis.

Adelaide Airport (ADL) (website: www.aal.com.au) is 6km (4 miles) west of the city (journey time - 30 minutes). To/from the airport: Coaches meet all international and domestic flights. Buses and taxis are available.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) (Tullamarine) (website: www.melbourne-airport.com.au) is 25km (16 miles) northwest of the city (journey time - 25 minutes). To/from the airport: Skybus shuttle buses (24 hours) or taxis are available to the city centre.

Brisbane Airport (BNE) (website: www.bne.com.au) is 13km (8 miles) northeast of the city (journey time - 35 minutes). To/from the airport: Airtrain service connects the airport to Roma Street (journey time - 22 minutes). Coach services are available to the city, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and major hotels. Taxis are also available.

Facilities: All airports have a duty-free shop, bank/bureau de change, restaurant/bar, tourist information kiosk, car hire and taxi stand; these will almost always be available on arrival and departure of international flights.

Departure Tax
None.

Getting There by Water
Main ports: Cruise liners dock at Sydney (website: www.sydneyports.com.au), Melbourne (website: www.portofmelbourne.com), Hobart (website: www.tasports.com.au), Perth (Port of Fremantle) (website: www.fremantleports.com.au), Adelaide (website: www.flindersports.com.au) and Brisbane (website: www.portbris.com.au). Other Australia Travel Guides Getting Around General Information Getting There Food and Drink Stay Safe and Healthy Night Life and Entertainment Climate Communication Shopping Things To Do Key Facts Money Accommodation Attractions Duty Free Public Holidays

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