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Port Lincoln to Adelaide

Cheap Port Lincoln to Adelaide Flights

Adelaide is one of the top capitals in Australia. It's home to acclaimed restaurants, world-class museums and galleries, and beautiful architecture. It's also temptingly close to the famous wineries of the Barossa, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills.

With 77 direct flights each week from Adelaide to Port Lincoln, you can discover the City of Churches for yourself in just 50 minutes. Book your trip with Regional Express or Qantas and use Webjet to find the cheapest day to fly.

Ready to pack your bags and go on an adventure? Here's everything you need to know about flying from Port Lincoln to Adelaide.

Departing from Port Lincoln

Getting to Port Lincoln Airport

There aren't any buses or trains that run between the airport and Port Lincoln.

Luckily, the airport is only 10 km from the city centre, making metered taxi rides an affordable option. A one-way trip will cost AUD 15 and take about 20 minutes depending on traffic.

If you want to save money on transportation costs, you can take the airport shuttle bus. You'll be fetched from your hotel and dropped off at the departure terminals.

Parking at Port Lincoln Airport

There are two parking options available at Port Lincoln Airport: the General Parking area and the Secure Car Park.

You can't pre-book your spot, and the car parks work on a first come first served basis.

The first four hours are free for both options, and from there the price will go up AUD 4 each day.

Arriving at Adelaide Airport

Getting from Adelaide Airport to Your Hotel

If you're travelling on a tight budget, the best way to get from the airport is with the shuttle service. It costs AUD 10 per person, and you can reserve your spot on arrival at the Information and Tourism Bookings Booth.

The local bus service is another affordable option. JetBus and JetExpress both run a regular service to the CBD and tickets can be purchased on board.

The fastest way to get to your hotel is to take a cab. You'll find the taxi stand outside of the arrivals terminal. Ride-sharing services like Uber are also available, and you can use the airport's free WiFi to request your ride.

For car rentals, head to the ground level of the arrivals terminal. You'll find several rental desks to choose from opposite the baggage claim area.

What are the best things you can do on weekends in Adelaide?

Hit the beach

If you’re set to stay in Adelaide over a weekend in summer, early autumn or late spring, before making your way home on your Rex flights from Adelaide to Port Lincoln, be sure to plan a visit to the beach. There are plenty of great beaches located in close proximity to the city centre, making it easy to find a beautiful coastal spot for swimming, sunbathing or a stroll along the sand.

Accessible by tram, Glenelg Beach is a family-friendly beach that is among Adelaide’s most popular swimming spots. With a number of restaurants, cafes and shops surrounding the beach, it's a great place to head for a day by the water. Henley Beach, located around 20 minutes from Adelaide is also popular with weekend beach-goers, with its dazzling blue waters making for the perfect backdrop for a day of surf and sand. Located a little further afield, Port Noarlunga is a beautiful destination for snorkelling or diving, with more than 200 different species of plants and marine life calling the area home.

Shop the day away

Enjoy a touch of retail therapy during your stay in Adelaide. Boasting more than 700 retailers, Rundle Mall is the perfect place to start, with a variety of department stores, boutiques and popular international brands located within the popular pedestrian mall. For something a little more high-end, nearby Rundle Street is also well worth discovering once your flights from Rex from Port Lincoln to Adelaide arrive. If designer fashion is more your style, plan a visit to King William Road. Situated on the city’s southern edge, this part of Adelaide features a number of clothing boutiques, eclectic homewares stores and more.

What should you pack when visiting Adelaide?

Throughout the year, temperatures in Adelaide are quite comfortable. In winter, daytime temperatures average around 16℃, while summer sees average daily highs of 29℃. If you plan to book Rex flights from Port Lincoln to Adelaide to arrive during summer, plan to pack a few t-shirts and pairs of shorts, as well as a jacket for when the temperature drops after dark. Packing for a winter stay in Adelaide is quite similar, with the addition of long pants and a jumper to help keep you warm on chillier days.

If you plan to visit Adelaide between May and September, be aware that this time of the year sees the city experience its highest levels of rainfall. If you’re thinking of booking flights from Port Lincoln to Adelaide at this time of the year, consider packing a small umbrella and a pair of waterproof shoes to avoid being caught out in a downpour.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to stay in Adelaide?

To put yourself in the heart of the action, the best place to stay in Adelaide is in the city’s CBD. Located close to many of Adelaide’s top attractions, restaurants and shopping precincts, this part of the city offers a variety of accommodation options to suit most budgets.

When is the best time to visit Adelaide?

The best time to visit Adelaide is between February and March. At this time of the year, the city experiences its best weather conditions, with plenty of great events also held throughout this period.

How far is Port Lincoln from Adelaide?

Port Lincoln is approximately 250 kilometres away from Adelaide.