Adelaide, South Australia's capital city, is full of festivities and is well known for its wine and food culture. Flights to the country's fifth-most populous city land at the Adelaide Airport. The airport operates domestic, regional, and international flights, plus was the first Australian airport and the second in the world to feature Google Street View technology.
Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne depart from the Adelaide Airport. This airport is Australia's fifth busiest, capable of handling 3,000 passengers during peak periods. Its upgraded terminal hosts high-amenity lounges and shops. The terminal is also equipped to provide all guests with free wireless internet.
The airport is located roughly 6 km from the city. There are several ways to get to the airport, including the Airport City Shuttle and an express double decker bus service by Adelaide Metro called JetExpress. The J1 or J2 bus service is the cheapest way to get to and from the city's central business district to the airport. Should you be coming from outside of the central business district, viable options are a taxi or rental car. In addition, the Adelaide Airport Flyer also provides door-to-door service from the suburbs 7 days a week.
Travellers have consistently considered Melbourne to be one of the friendliest in the world, which is fantastic as there are plenty of places well worth exploring. The city is brimming with year-round tourist attractions, including sporting and cultural events and a wide variety of restaurants and pubs. Also located in Melbourne is the National Gallery of Victoria, which houses over 68,000 artworks and is the oldest public art gallery in the country. If you're in the mood for something quirky, head on over to the magnificent 19th-century shopping arcade called the Block Arcade in Collins Street. Explore its unique boutiques and cafes, the most popular stores being the Hopetoun Tea Rooms and Haigh's Chocolates.
If you're travelling from Adelaide, you'll arrive either at the Melbourne Airport or the Avalon Airport. The former is the only international airport serving the Melbourne metropolitan area and is located approximately 23 km from the city centre. Its transport hub is located at the Terminal T4 Car Park, where you can take the SmartBus Route 901, Route 478, Route 479, and Route 482 to the city. SkyBus runs express bus services to and from the city every 10 minutes. On the other hand, the Avalon Airport is roughly 50 km southwest of Melbourne. Airport transfers are provided by the Avalon City Express from the airport to Melbourne's CBD and Werribee.