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AIR: The national airline is Qantas (QF). Around 30 international airlines fly to Australia.
Approximate flight times: From London to Adelaide is 24 hours 25 minutes, to Brisbane is 23 hours 25 minutes, to Cairns is 25 hours 45 minutes, to Darwin is 21 hours 25 minutes, to Melbourne is 23 hours, to Perth is 21 hours 50 minutes, to Sydney is 23 hours 30 minutes and to Townsville is 26 hours 5 minutes.
From Los Angeles to Sydney is 13 hours 30 minutes. From New York to Perth is 30 hours 10 minutes and to Sydney is 20 hours. From Singapore to Sydney is 8 hours and to Perth is 5 hours.
International airports: Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin, Brisbane, Hobart, Canberra and Cairns. 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.
Sydney Airport (SYD) (Kingsford Smith) (website: www.sydneyairport.com) is 8km (5 miles) south of the city (travel time – 30 minutes). A new rail link connects the airport to Sydney Central Station (travel time – 10 minutes). Coaches meet all incoming international and domestic flights. 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.
Adelaide Airport (ADL) is 6km (4 miles) west of the city (travel time – 30 minutes). Coaches meet all international and domestic flights. Buses and taxis are available to the city and hotels.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) (Tullamarine) (website: www.melbourne-airport.com.au) is 22km (14 miles) northwest of the city (travel time – 30 minutes). Skybus Coach (24 hours) or taxis are available to the city centre.
Perth Airport (PER) (website: www.perthairport.com) is 12km (7 miles) northeast of the city (travel time – 25 minutes). There are separate international and domestic terminals. Airport buses meet international and domestic flights. Taxis are available.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) (website: www.bne.com.au) is 13km (8 miles) northeast of the city (travel time – 35 minutes). Coach services are available to the city, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and major hotels. Coaches meet all international flights. Taxis are also available.
Darwin Airport (DRW) is 13km (8 miles) northeast of the city (travel time – 20 minutes). Coaches and taxis meet all incoming international daytime flights.
Hobart Airport (HBA) is 16km (10 miles) east of the city (travel time – 25 minutes). Coaches meet all incoming flights. Buses and taxis are available to the city.
Cairns Airport (CNS) is 8km (5 miles) north of the city (travel time – 10 minutes). Coaches meet all incoming flights. There is also a shuttle taxi service, limousines, car hire and taxis.
Canberra Airport (CBR) (website: canberraairport.com.au) is 8km (5 miles) east of Canberra (travel time – 15 minutes). Taxis and shuttle buses are available to the city centre.
All other State capital cities are served by connections from the above international airports.
Boomerang Pass: For international travellers visiting Australia, Qantas offers the Boomerang Pass, a zonal ticket permitting travel within Australia and to selected airports in New Zealand, Vanuatu, Tonga, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, Fiji and Samoa. Passes must be purchased prior to arrival in Australia with a minimum of two passes per person. Nationals of countries in the South Pacific region are not eligible. Contact Qantas for further details (tel: (08457) 747 767 (UK); website: www.qantas.com.au).
Departure tax: None.
SEA: Cruise liners dock at Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Perth (Port of Fremantle), Adelaide and Brisbane. International cruise lines calling at Australian ports include P&O, Cunard, Orient Lines, Norwiegian Cruise Lines, Princess Lines and Silver Sea.
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