Airports in Oceania

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

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 center. 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 center - 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).

Auckland International Airport (AKL):www.auckland-airport.co.nz is located 14 miles south of Auckland.

To / from the airport: Bus are available between the airport and city center. Taxi stands are situated to the west of the International Terminal and in front of the Domestic Terminals. Shared-ride shuttle buses also serve the airport, departing from a shuttle stop outside the International Terminal.

Facilities: Duty-free shopping, banks/bureaux de change, post office, restaurants and cafes, car hire and baggage facilities/left luggage. There is a wide selection of hotels near the airport.

Brisbane Airport (BNE):www.bne.com.au is 8 miles northeast of the city (journey time – 35 minutes).

To/from the airport: Coach services are available to the city, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and major hotels. Coaches meet all international flights. A rail link between the airport and the city was introduced in 2001. Taxis are also available.

Facilities: ATMs, currency exchange, conference rooms, cafes, bars and restaurants, a multi-denominational prayer room, a tourist info desk, several duty-free shops and car rental from Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Red Spot and Thrifty.

Christchurch (CHC):www.christchurch-airport.co.nz is 6 miles northwest of the city (journey time - 20 minutes).

To/from the airport: Buses operate all day between the city center and the airport (journey time - 40 minutes). A door-to-door shuttle service operates. A journey into the city center by taxi takes approximately 20 minutes.

Facilities: Currency exchange, ATM, mobile phone rental and bank. Good hotels are within 6 miles.

Antonio B Won Pat International Guam Airport (GUM):www.airport.guam.net is 7 miles from the city.

To/from the airport: Taxis are available, most hotels have courtesy vehicles for airport transfers.

Facilities: Bureau de change, free hotel telephones, duty-free shop, car hire, restaurant, coffee shop and cocktail lounge.

Sydney Airport (SYD) (Kingsford Smith):www.sydneyairport.com is 5 miles south of the city (journey time – 30 minutes).

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) (Tullamarine):www.melbourne-airport.com.au is 14 miles northwest of the city (journey time – 30 minutes).

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

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

Perth Airport (PER):www.perthairport.com is 7 miles northeast of the city (journey time – 25 minutes). 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.