To get from Adelaide Airport to Norfolk Motor Inn in Glenelg, you can take an Adelaide Metro bus, a taxi or a rideshare. Adelaide International Airport is about a 15-minute drive from the motel, a motel in Glenelg, so a car transfer is a direct option; the bus connects the airport with Glenelg Interchange.
- By car: about 15 minutes from Norfolk Motor Inn to Adelaide International Airport.
- By bus: Adelaide Metro’s J1 connects the airport and Glenelg Interchange.
- By taxi or rideshare: both use airport pickup points marked with signs.
Where is the airport in relation to Glenelg?
Norfolk Motor Inn is in Glenelg, and Adelaide International Airport is about a 15-minute drive from the motel. You can choose between public transport and a road transfer, depending on your arrival plans and luggage.
For orientation around the destination, what to know about the Glenelg neighbourhood can help you place the area in its wider setting.
How do you get from Adelaide Airport to Glenelg by bus?
Adelaide Metro buses connect Adelaide Airport with Glenelg, and the J1 route serves Glenelg Interchange. Airport buses leave from Stop 10 at the front of the terminal, so follow the stop signs after you exit arrivals.
Adelaide Metro’s J1 and J2 city bus services pass through the city centre and serve the airport. A published route map includes Glenelg Interchange, Harbour Town Centre Interchange, Rio Vista Avenue, Adelaide Airport and city stops.
You can pay by tapping a payment card or device on board, buying or recharging a metroCARD at the bus-shelter vending machine, or using QR-code tickets in the Adelaide Metro Buy & Go app.
Regular fares are $4.75 during peak travel time and $2.70 during off-peak travel time. For local transport once you reach Glenelg, how to get around Glenelg covers the area.
Driving from the airport to Glenelg
A car transfer takes about 15 minutes from Adelaide International Airport to Norfolk Motor Inn. This is the quickest stated travel time between the airport and the motel; allow for your own route and traffic conditions when planning your arrival.
If you’re arranging a car pickup, use the airport’s signed pickup areas and confirm your meeting point with the driver before leaving the terminal.
Where do you catch a taxi or rideshare at Adelaide Airport?
The taxi rank is outside the terminal: exit the terminal, turn left in the pedestrian plaza and follow the Taxi Rank signs. Taxis operate during terminal opening hours, which are 3:15am–11:30pm daily. A $4.50 service fee is added to taxi fares departing from the airport.
Uber, Ola and DiDi passengers use a designated pickup area to the left of the Terminal Car Park. Follow the rideshare signs through the plaza and cross at the pedestrian lights. A $4.50 service fee is also added to rideshare fares departing from the airport.
Planning your arrival and luggage
For a late arrival, check the airport’s taxi operating hours before choosing how to travel. If you take the bus, Stop 10 is at the front of the terminal; check Adelaide Metro’s service information to plan around the J1 connection to Glenelg.
Before you go, check the official site before you go: use Adelaide Metro for bus routes, fares and payment details, and Adelaide Airport for pickup instructions and taxi information. If you’re carrying luggage, consider which pickup point and payment method will be easiest for you.
FAQs
Is there a bus from Adelaide Airport to Glenelg?
Yes. Adelaide Metro’s J1 route connects Adelaide Airport and Glenelg Interchange.
Where does the airport bus leave from?
Airport buses leave from Stop 10 at the front of the terminal.
Where is the rideshare pickup point?
The designated pickup area is to the left of the Terminal Car Park. Follow the rideshare signs through the plaza and cross at the pedestrian lights.
Can you pay for the bus with a payment card?
Yes. Adelaide Metro allows passengers to tap a payment card or device on board; metroCARD and QR-code ticket options are also available.