Queenstown Airport has one of the most beautiful landing strips among the world airports. Most of the flights that are scheduled are domestic flights, and there are some international flights scheduled every week to Australia. The winter season, when the ski enthusiasts flock here are a busy season, and extra international schedules are made by Qantas (Boeing 737 – 800, Boeing 737 – 400 ),  Air New Zealand ( Airbus A 32o s / Boeing 737 – 300) and Pacific Blue ( Boeing 737 – 800 ).  The Airport underwent extensive upgrades ( 31 million dollars ) with increased capacity and the apron for international flights was also extended. There is a good amount of helicopter traffic as well.

Information on Facilities provided by the Airport

Money, Banking and communication facilities
There is an Automated Teller Machine situated in the courtyard, in the main concourse. There is a Travelex counter which is sandwiched between the Arrival and Departure concourses.  Foreign exchange, sales and purchase of foreign currency, advances on credit cards, travelers’ checks and international money transfers can be availed here. Also, there are several telephone booths. To access the internet, there are four coin – operated Internet booths which are operated in the main courtyard.

Food and beverage facilities
There is a cafeteria located in the arrivals area.

Shopping
A duty – free store from which scents, toiletries, alcohol, tobacco and gift items can be bought.  There are somel gift stores, and a book store, A stall that sells New Zealand hand – knitted woolen sweaters, a jewellery cum souvenir shop, a ski shop and other equipment store, and clothes shops.

Luggage
If items are lost during the flight, Air New Zealand Customer Service should be contacted . if lost in the airport, contact Queenstown Airport Corporation . There are luggage storage services. The luggage trolleys can be used free of charge.

Other facilities
Baby care facilities, a creche and a first aid room are other facilities. There is also an AED.

Full Name of Airport :
Queenstown Airport

Codes
I A T A : Z Q N
I C A O : N Z Q N

Airport Administration Offices

Phone no . : - + 64 ( 03 ) 44 23 50 5

Fax : + 64 ( 03 ) 44 23 51 5

Postal :
P O Box 64,
Queenstown, New Zealand

Chief Executive : Chris Read

E mail: chris.read@queenstownairport.co.nz

Rescue Fire Unit Manager :- Bill Wrigley

Phone : +64  ( 03 ) 44 23 49 3

E mail : rescue.fire@queenstownairport.co.nz

The airlines that are operated from this airport are Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Chathams, Aircalin, Air New Zealand, Air New Zealand, that are operated by Air Nelson, Air New Zealand again operated by Eagle Airways, Air New Zealand operated by Mount Cook Airline, Air Pacific, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Vanuatu, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Great Barrier Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Korean Air, LAN Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mountain Air, Qantas, Royal Brunei Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways International, Virgin Blue operated by Pacific Blue and Virgin Blue which is operated by Polynesian Blue.

The code of this airport is AKL and has two terminals to serve the passengers. It has its own official website as well which is www.auckland-airport.co.nz. Expansion project of this airport is under consideration for the Arrival facilities and construction of a new runway will also be held for hosting of the Rugby World Cup. This expansion will be finished to 2011 when the even is about to held. Visitors can solve their queries from the Visitors Information Centre which is situated on the ground floor of the Arrivals hall. It could be found in the International Terminal and in the Domestic Terminal as well.

Basic facilities could be enjoyed at the airport like Money and communications where banks with bureau de change facilities could be found everywhere in the International Terminal. ATMs facilities are also available at the airport. With this internet facilities and mobile phone hire are there available. Apart from this, eating and drinking facilities like restaurants, cafes and bars are available at the airport. Even Jean Batten Food Court could be found at the first floor where many eateries like espresso bar, Asian cuisine and also a sushi bar could be found.

Left luggage facilities and lost property services are there available in the Visitor Information Centre. Medical centre, nurseries, a chapel, a children’s play area and playgrounds, museum, exercycles, massage and free showers, golf course, mini golf, day room for hire all are available at the airport making it among the best airports in the world. On the top floor of the International Terminal there are two conference rooms situated for those who want conferencing and business facilities. At the Domestic Terminal three other rooms are available in the Air New Zealand section. Along with this, every International Airline offer VIP lounges and paid-for Wireless Internet access are also available at many locations.

Facilities for disabled travellers like automatic doors, lifts, wheelchairs, toilets, showers, ATMs with Braille Keys, disabled parking space all are available. Disabled traveller should contact the airline for assistance. With all the facilities provided to the passengers, they can try shopping at the airport where more than 75 shops are available to serve them along with duty-free shops. For accommodation the Grand Chancellor Auckland Airport and Jet Park are the best hotels. Other hotels could be found close to the airport and reservations could be done at the Visitors Information Centre.

In front of every terminal, car parking facilities are available. Long term car park with open and covered parking could be found at a distance of 150 metre from the International Terminal. To get more details one can contact the Parking Services at 0800 247 767. With this some other services are also provided like Valet parking and undercover parking. After arrival, the passenger can hire a car from any companies in the terminals like Avis, Budget, Ezy, Herz and Thrifty.

Bus services are there to transfer passengers between the airport and city centre. Free shuttle bus services are also available. At the west of the International Terminal and also in front of Domestic Terminals, Taxis could be found. To reach at the airport from the city centre one have to travel from central Auckland to Manukau City till the Gillies Avenue gets end and then go on following the airport signs.

Auckland has many attractions worth visiting like the surrounding islands, Sky Tower Sky Jump, Auckland Zoo, Tarlton’s Underwater World, Auckland Museum and many others. Do not miss the major attraction of the city which is the Sky Tower from where one can get fabulous views of the city. So get the views from hundreds of metres up. One must not miss this golden opportunity at any cost where tourists simply love to be a part of it and enjoy the attractions and activities entirely.

The Christchurch International Airport was opened in the year 1953. Recently, it began its construction to provide proper services to increasing number of passengers. To upgrade a new Domestic terminal some $200 million has been spent. The new schedules as an expansion project of the airport may be finished till 2011. This airport is the major centre and second largest airport in New Zealand. In fact, it is the busiest and most planned air connection to the trade and tourism markets in the world.

The major airlines that operates from this airport are Air Chathams, Air New Zealand, Air New Zealand which are operated by Air National, Air New Zealand Link that operates by Eagle Airways, Air New Zealand Link again operated by Mount Cook Airline, Air Pacific, Emirates Airline, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Blue that are operated by Pacific Blue and Singapore Airlines.

Internal access is possible between the Domestic and International terminals and in the International Arrivals hall you will get domestic transfer check-in counters. For any kind of information you can simply head to the travel and information centres that could be found in the Domestic Terminal and International Arrivals lounge. If you wish to book a local accommodation, transport and sightseeing tours then the staff will manage a full travel agency service and make holiday arrangements for both domestic and international passengers. You can also contact the airport travel and information centre or to the 24 hour airport information phone line at 03-353 7774 and 03-353 7777 respectively.

This airport provides all basic facilities like money and communications, eating and drinking, shopping, luggage and others. ATMs, banks, bureaux de change could be found at the terminal building. Fax, photocopying and postal services could be found at the left-luggage office. Telephones are located in both the terminals and even internet kiosks and wireless internet access are available at the airport. To have something at the airport you can head to the bars, cafes and restaurants that could be found everywhere in the airport. You can also try shopping at the airport and for that you have shops and duty-free shops that lie in the International Arrivals. The international Departures lounge and the gallery boutiques are available on the first floor. In the Domestic terminal you will get few other shops as well.

You have facilities like left luggage service at the Travel & Information centre situated in the Domestic Terminal. At both the terminal you will get trolleys for your comfort. Inside the Domestic Terminal you will get children’s play areas on the first floor and also hairdresser, florist and a pharmacy are also available in the Domestic terminal. By walking for five minutes you can reach to the visitor centre of International Antarctic Centre in New Zealand. Other facilities like conference and business are also available inside the airport complex at International Antarctic Visitors Centre. You can also take your business meetings or conferences at the Sudima Hotel Grand Chancellor. In Fact, airline lounges could be found on first floor of both the terminals.

As it is an airport from where you can reach to the other destination the disabled person will never stay behind. Facilities for disabled travellers are always available at every airport in the world. Only it varies that how much facilities the airport are actually providing. The Christchurch International Airport offers lifts, automatic doors, wheelchairs, toilets and showers, ATM machines with Braille keys and also parking spaces in front of the public car parking area. For any kind of assistance the traveller should contact their respective airline before traveling.

For accommodation you have Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport which is located at a five minutes walking distance from the terminal building. Besides this, the Copthorne Hotel Commodore and the Scenic Circle Russley Hotel are the other hotels where you can stay at are situated at a little drive from the airport. The staff can guide and provide assistance to you like bookings and other facilities at the airport Travel and Information Centre. They will also help you to accommodate as per your budget.

To reach at the airport from city centre or from Cathedral Square you have to move towards Columbo Street and then Bealey Avenue and Harper Avenue. Well, you should visit all the parks and wonders that come on your way and then along with visiting the sites you can easily reach to the airport. From the Avenue you need to turn right at Fendalton Avenue and drive ahead to the Hagley Park from there you will reach by turning into the Memorial Avenue and then the airport is located close to the Memorial Avenue.

Once you reach at the airport you can park your car at open air short or at long term parking spaces available at the airport. You can also park at a new multi-level car parking building. After your completion of a hectic journey by flight transportation facilities are available for you to reach to your destination. Car hire companies are there in the International and Domestic terminals. Companies like Avis, Budget, Hertz New Zealand, Europecar, Maui Rentals and Thrifty offices are available at the airport for you. Shuttle bus services are available at the airport to take you to the city centre or wherever you want to go. Shuttle buses also will take you to your hotel where you have booked a room. Facilities like taxis are also available to take you around the city centre.

When an airport provides more than expected facilities to its passengers then why the airport will not come under the list of busiest one? It not only serves the city but also draws more tourists to visit the miraculous city named Christchurch. Christchurch has thousands of parks and gardens where you can hang on and the attractions are endless. Few key attractions in Christchurch are Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu, Christchurch Cathedral and Cathedral Square, Canterbury Museum, International Antarctic Centre and Willowbank. After reaching here you can simply prove your journey the best by visiting all these attractions. Well, the Christchurch International Airport offers so much of exhilarating facilities that you will get partly satisfied and then it will be fulfilled once you start exploring The Garden City which is the another name of Christchurch.

Wellington International Airport has its code as WLG with an official site as www.wellington-airport.co.nz. The airport is a chief domestic centre that has associations to the main cities of Australia. It serves nearly 5 million passengers every year. The airport is growing rapidly from past few years which entirely cover an area of about 110 hectares to handle the domestic and international passengers. The airport was started in the year 1929 but was opened during 1935. Later, as a safety measures it was shut down on 27 September 1947. When this airport was closed the other airport was serving the city called Paraparauma Airport and became New Zealand’s busiest airport in the year 1949.

The airlines that operates from the airport are air2there, Air Chathams, Air New Zealand, Air New Zealand that is operated by Air Nelson, Air New Zealand that actually operates by Eagle Airways, Air New Zealand operated by Mount Cook Airline, Capital Air, Jetstar Airways, Qantas which is operated by Jetconnect, Sounds Air and Virgin Blue operated by Pacific Blue. The two main operators here are Quantas and Air New Zealand that offers services to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Fiji. This airport is operated by the Wellington International Airport Limited and the goal of this airport is ‘Wild at Heart’.

Development of phase one of the international terminal has included strong environmental values like a lot of recycling and make use of natural materials. Lifts and toilets have been renovated here along with aerobridges. With this lounge seats have also been reupholstered and there has also been recycling and recovering of ceiling tiles. Security cameras, PA, lights, phones and gate signs are also installed. For disabled entrance the renovation has integrated ramps at the places where it is possible.

The international terminal improved its first phase in December 2007 and comprises a new international departure farewell area. It was built for a better queuing system for customs. Along with that you can try shopping at the airport where shops and duty free shops are available. Along with this additional international baggage belt and aerobridge was made. New domestic gates with international swing capacity are also available to make the passengers comfortable.

Besides this, phase two will include some more facilities like an extended international departure lounge where more 660 seats were installed, enhanced gate facilities were also made to decrease queuing, new toilets café are also made available, further aerobridge, new fuel hydrants and apron works and spare mezzanine space inside the lounge for extra seating facilities are also available at the airport that made it one of the best airports in the world. One surprising thing that will make you happy is the new international terminal expansion where you can experience a ground breaking design. It is a brilliant architectural work from a rock with internal designs.

Wellington has a list of attractions where a tourist always wants to visit and few of them are Te Papa Museum, which is a top listed attraction in Wellington, Wellington Cable Car Museum, Wellington Zoo, Archieves New Zealand, Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, St James Theatre & Opera House, Wellington City Art Gallery, Welling Visitors Guide and Wellington Sights-Tours. Architectural styles built prior to 150 years are 19th century wooden cottages. Few of them are Italianate Katherine Mansfield Birthplace, some streamlined Art Deco monuments like the old Wellington Free Ambulance headquarters, the City Gallery and the Former Post and also the Telegraph Building.

To get a view of oldest building in the city, visit to late Georgian Colonial Cottage. The tallest building here is Majestic Centre with 116 metres in height and could be seen at Willis Street. Some of the unforgettable government buildings here are National Library of New Zealand, Molesworth Street, Lambton Quay, New Zealand Parliament Buildings, the Beehive, Victoria University of Wellington and Victoria University’s Coastal Ecology Laboratory.

To visit this place you should go at proper time and for that you need to be updated with the weather pattern over there. The climate of Wellington is modest where temperature goes up to more than 25 °C and falls down to 4 °C and less. You can experience very windy climate year round and also can experience enormous rainfall. Enjoy the rainfall during June and July. Frosts can be experienced during the months of May and September. As the climate is moderate you will not found snow around but sometimes a little could be seen. So pack you clothes accordingly and make a trip to Wellington through Wellington International Airport that will lead you ahead to the wonderland.

There are three passenger terminals at Sydney Airport. The domestic and international terminals are separated from each other there are busses available to reach the international terminal. Terminal 1 is international terminal and has 29 gates with aero bridges and remote bays. Airbus A380 is accommodated here which fly to Singapore, London, and Los Angeles. This terminal is divided into three levels of arrivals, departures, and airlines office. You can see views of Sydney airport from the observation desk located on the top. Terminal 2 is the domestic terminal located on the north side it has 15 parking bays with aerobridges. Jet Star, Virgin Blue, and Regional Express give services on this terminal. Terminal 3 is also domestic terminal which serves Qantaslink and Qantas, this terminal has 14 parking bays and aerobridges. There is one more unused 4th passenger terminal which serves low cost carriers like Virgin Blue.

Services at Sydney Airport

You can easily reach Sydney Airport by Car, bus, taxi and train. Reaching at the terminals of this airport is very easy as the signs will show you the routes. Sydney Airport offers a huge range of parking according to the needs of visitors. Parking is divided into Domestic terminal parking, International terminal parking, Pre-booking parking, and Business travelers parking. Rental cars, busses, taxis are easily available to reach destinations of Sydney. Wireless internet connection is available on Sydney Airport.

Sydney Airport offers world class retail outlets to meet the requirements of tourists. Tax free shopping for visitors is an amazing experience on Sydney Airport. Cosmetics, tobacco, sun glasses, watches, liquor etc the variety of shopping at Sydney Airport is huge. Shopping stores are located at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. If you get tired of shopping and traveling relax at the restaurants and cafes at Sydney Airport. Cafes, children’s sites, resting rooms, retail stores, currency corners etc all are available for tourists. Sydney Airport will help you to get a pleasant relaxation of dining and resting sot that you will not get tired during your tour to Australia. Sydney Airport provides the best services for its passengers with full of information. These information desks and maps are available at different destinations of the airport. Reach Australia and get into Sydney Airport and start your tour with relaxation and exhilaration.

Great Eastern Highway and Tonkin Highway are connected with Perth Airport. The domestic terminal of Perth Airport can be reached through public transport like busses and taxis. There is inter- terminal which connected the airport through road route. Perth Airport is the hub for Sky west Airlines and National Jet. There are three main terminals and one minor terminal of Perth Airport. Terminal 1 is for International airlines coming from outside Australia include four jet ways and seven gates. Terminal 2 is given to Qantas; it has four jet ways and nine gates. Terminal 3 is Multi user Domestic Terminal used by Sky west, Virgin Blue, Alliance Airlines, and Tiger Airways Australia etc. The minor general aviation terminal is used by mining companies for fly in fly out services.

Facilities at Perth Airport

Parking is available at Terminals 1 (International) 2, 3 (Domestic) and is divided into four categories. Short term parking, Long term parking, Fast track business parking, and Regional terminal parking depending upon the need of tourists. Short term parking is for six hours, long term for more than six hours and business parking is for corporate class passengers. The regional parking is for National Jet Systems, Helicopters, etc Busses, taxis, and rental cars are available to reach the major destinations of Perth. Services for disabled are available on request. Shop, Eat, Relax and enjoy your stay at Perth Airport. There are duty free stores with variety of fashion brands, jewelry, gifts etc. There are many branded outlets on Perth Airport where you can shop without paying duties.

There are many restaurants on Perth Airport where you can sit and enjoy a glass of wine. Aromas Tea & Coffee Merchants, Breakfast lunch Dinner, Dome, Red Rooster etc are some of the restaurants on this well renovated airport. Wi- Fi internet connection, children’s playground, parenting rooms, smoke free zones etc are also available in the airport premises. Perth Airport completes all your needs and requirements during and after your visit to Perth. No matter how long you wait Perth Airport will serve you the best dining, shopping, and entertainment for you and your family.

Melbourne airport is the common destination for five capital cities out of seven. In case of export and import freight Melbourne is the second busiest airport as of December 2008. Melbourne Airport received Eagle Award from International Air Transport Association for its services. National Tourism Awards were also given to this airport for tourism services. There are four terminals on this airport, one international terminal, two domestic terminals, and one budget terminal. Airline Consultancy Company named Sky trax rated Melbourne airport as four star international airports.

Melbourne Airport replaced Essendon Airport as it was unable to meet the demands of passengers and air travel. The runways of Essendon Airport were too short to handle the domestic and international airlines. Increase in passenger traffic was difficult to handle on the Essendon’s runways. This airport was surrounded by residential housing and this was the main problem for the expansion of Essendon Airport. Prime Minister Robert Menzies announced a five year plan to build AU$45 million “Jetport”on 27th November 1962. Tullamarine was the site chosen to maintain the proximity to Essendon. Ansett Australia launched the Boeing 727 in October 1964 and it was the first jet aircraft used for domestic air travel in Australia which again increased the demand for new airport.

By the year 1967 the airport was ready to serve aircrafts but not passenger flights. On 22nd December 1967 Air Force One landed at this airport with United States President Lyndon B. Johnson. On 1st July 1970 Prime Minister John Gorton opened the airport and from 26th June 1971 domestic flights from Essedon were transferred to this new airport. During the first year of operation Melbourne airport handed six international airlines with 155,275 international passengers. The Federal Airports Corporation was formed by Australian Government in 1988 and Melbourne Airport was placed under operational control with more 21 airports of the nation. In the year 1994 the Australian Government announced that Federal Airports Corporation will operate the airports and some airports will be privatized.

Runways & Terminals

There are two intersecting runways at Melbourne Airport with the area of 3,657 meters. North-South runway and East-West runway. The expansion of these runways is under planning, because of increasing traffic there is a need for third runway. Category III landing system is also introduced which allows plans to land in unexpected weather conditions and this will be one of the unique systems in Australia. There are four terminals on Melbourne Airport. These terminals have 56 gates which 16 international and 40 domestic. The numbering system of these terminals was started in July 2005. Terminal 1 serves the domestic services for Jet Star, Qantas, Qantas Group airlines, and Qantas Link. First floor is the place for Departures and ground floor is the place for arrivals. There are 15 parking bays in this terminal with aerobridges. Terminal 2 handles international flights out of Melbourne Airport. This terminal has 16 gates with aerobridges. Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Emirates Airline operate from this terminal. Terminal 3 is the home for Virgin Blue and Regional Express and has eleven parking bays with a single aerobridge. Terminal 4 is called as South Terminal or Domestic Express and is given to budget airlines. This is the first conventional facility in Australia. This terminal was originally constructed for Impulse Airlines and Virgin Blue. Virgin Blue was shifter the Terminal 3. This concept of Budget terminal model was taken from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Singapore Change Airport. Terminal 3 has lower landing fees due to less basic facilities like lack of aerobridges as compare to conventional terminal

Facilities at Melbourne Airport

Airport hotels
Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport located at 400 meters walk to Domestic and International Terminals which offers a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere with stylish amenities. Hilton Melbourne Airport is connected through walkways from Domestic and International terminals. Hotel Formule 1 Melbourne Airport is located only five minute distance from Melbourne Airport terminals and very nearby restaurant it is the perfect accommodation for one night.

Medical Centre
Melbourne Airport Health at Terminal 1 nearby pharmacy is the general medical service available for tourists. There are services like Body screening, Immunizations, Work injury, Pre-employment medical examinations, Physiotherapy services, and Deep Vein Thrombosis prevention.

Airport maps
Available at all the terminals and can be visible on LCD screens throughout the airport.

Currency exchange & banking
ANZ and Travelex Worldwide Money are the foreign exchange outlets located at Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 they also have regular branch banking facility.

Luggage Services
SmarteCarte is the luggage storage facility available at Melbourne Airport. Protect a bag is a luggage wrapping facility provided outside the check in desks on Terminal 2 it provides the best method to protect the luggage. You can also carry your pets at Melbourne airport and information of this is provided on check in desks.

Melbourne Airport golf club
Located near to the airport’s North/South runway Melbourne Airport’s golf club is 18 holes course with water features and 37 bunkers. There is a golf shop where you will get all the equipments. The fees to this golf course starts from $22, it also provides yearly membership.

Disabled access
Disabled parking, disabled toilets, disabled access within the terminals, pick up, and drop off for disabled person is available easily on request.

Traveler’s information service
This service is located on the ground floor at Terminal 2 of International Arrivals. This service will help you find your luggage if lost, contact a person, the latest tours, and events and must see attractions in Victoria.

Wireless internet access
Go online with Melbourne Airport’s wireless hotspot. You just need to turn on the wireless capability of your laptop or mobile phone and connect to “Melbourne Airport”. You need to pay as you get connected. It is available in most of the public places and lounges inside Terminals 2, 3, and 4.

Shopping & Dining
FIRST Tax & Duty Free offers an exciting range of duty free shopping which also includes major brands and exclusive products which are not found any where in Australia. Retail shopping is also available for international passengers. From clothes & accessories to technology you will find variety of outlets. Shopping on Melbourne airport can also be done online. Cafes & snacks, restaurants and bars there is something for every plate and budget. Explore the state of Victoria and reach Melbourne Airport and make your tour a brilliant experience.

In the year 1928 Tom McDonald was the person who was traveling in his Gypsy Moth in the sandy area of present airport. He was unable to take off and land in the high tides and in the time of emergency he was forced to take off from barrels. Royal Australian Air Force used this place during the Second World War. The main runway of the airport was made long for the RAAF aircraft. During 1942 the airport was the transport base for American Air Force with their 33rd Troop Carrier Squadron. In the year 1943 the first Runway was sealed and from that year to 1997 the airport saw many changes and after all these changes and renovations Cairns International Airport became the main airport hub for all the domestic and international flights. Ansett Australia faced financial collapse in September 2001and gave off services to this airport after 66 years. The terminals of the airport were sold to Cairns Port Authority and given on lease to Jet Star and Virgin Blue. The Golden Wing Lounge is still the temporarily lounge used by Qantas as interim Qantas Club. The replacement lounge was renovated while the remains of Ansett are still there on this lounge.

There are two passenger terminals on this airport which are located on the eastern side. These terminals have two separate buildings of 200 meters with the air traffic control tower. Near to the Captain Cook Highway on the western side the area is for general aviation. There is new Qantas Club lounge which is under construction and the Golden Wing lounge is under Qantas Club. The domestic terminal is utilized by Virgin Blue and Jet Star. The cost of redevelopment of the terminal is $200 million which was started in 2007 and is expected to complete by 2010. The building of the terminal is also enlarged and the Check in facilities will be expanded. The old air bridges are replaced by five new air bridges. There are six air bridges on International Terminal. It is situated on Airport Avenue off Sheridan Street. Rental Cars are available at domestic terminal in the arrival lounge. Busses and Taxis are available 24 hours with reasonable prices.

Parking & Transport

Short term and long term parking both are available for tourists nearby the Domestic and International Terminals. Parking and help for disable people is also available at the same place. Wilson Parking holds the parking area which is fully automated and run 24 hours. Taxi ranks and White Taxis are available on both Domestic and International terminals. The taxi fair start from $15 depends on the destination point. Sun Palm Express and Australia coach are the bus services operates in this airport. There are shuttle bus services for city centre, hotels, Palm Cove, Northern Beaches and Cape Tribulation. The pick up point of these busses is in front of arrivals of both the terminals. Information desk is located within the terminal with no staff but is has direct dial telephone with no pre-booking. When you will enter the car parks area there is a machine to insert your credit card and you have to push the button to get the ticket. If you are paying cash for parking than you need to put your ticket into the pay station and you will get the receipt for the same. Motor bikes parking are also available on the bays within the public car parks.

Shopping & Dining

Cairns Airport offers great shopping on both the terminals. Located in the stunning rainforest and coastal waters it is a budding city. Cairns airport offers great services and accessibility. Around 3.7 million passengers travel on this airport annually the shopping centers of Cairns are for everyone. There are around 27 downtown duty free stores and variety of food and beverage options. Spend some time on this airport and enjoy shopping and dining. There are many designer and branded stores on airport once you finish your shopping relax in quality food outlets with local and international cuisine. This is the best place for excellent shopping during your tour to beautiful Tropical North Queensland. Beach Culture, Bico, Ampiji, First Tax & Duty Free, Galerie Tropical, Newslink, Produce of Australia, Purely Merino, Sunglass Hut, International Currency Exchange, Vodafone, and World of Chocolate etc are some of the stores on the International and Domestic Terminals.

To and from the Reef

Don’t miss a trip to the Great Barrier Reef if you are in Cairns. There are high class reef operators on Cairns International Airport. Book the world class Cairns Marlin Marina tour to reach the great reef. Your journey to the great reef starts with Cairns Marlin Marina. There is Reef Fleet parking and drop off from airport and near to this parking there is large Cairns Regional Council public car park which provides parking to the reef visitors. There are special parking and drop off procedures on the Reef Fleet Terminal which is available for the tourists all around the world. Facilities for disable persons are also available. There is a vehicle drop down zone located near the terminal of Cairns International Airport.

Other facilities on International and Domestic terminals are Accommodation boards, automatic teller machines, currency exchange, porter services, post office, public amenities and bathrooms (including disabled facilities) terminal transfers, and Baggage Trolley. You can also have access to film and photography on request on this airport. The security of this airport is well maintained with automatic cameras. Get to the beautiful city of Cairns and start your tour with Cairns International Airport and reach the Great Reef with ease.

This airport was awarded for IATA Eagle Award in the year 2005 there are only two airports which received this award and Brisbane is one of them. Sky trax World Airport Awards voted Brisbane Airport the best airport in the Australia-Pacific region because of its friendliest staff in the world in 2008, again in the year 2009 it was voted as the best airport in Australia and once again the friendliest staff award for Asia Pacific region. Queensland architecture award was given to the International terminal of Brisbane Airport.

In the year 1925 this area was declared as aerodrome as it was originally a farming area because of its flat surface Eagle Farm. The operations by Qantas were started in the year 1926 while most of the flights use to operate from Archer field Airport which was a major landing surface. In the year 1928 Charles Kingsford Smith landed here after completing the first Trans pacific flight in Fokker F VII and the original aircraft is placed in a museum here along with a memorial. Brisbane was the major headquarters of the Supreme Commander of Allied forces which is located in the South West Pacific Area during the Second World War. This area was catering for military flights by the United States armed forces and after that time it became the main airport of the city. The facilities of Eagle Farm were appreciated for the city of Brisbane and its growth by the year 1970. The construction of new airport was built on the north of Eagle Farm by the Federal Government. Leighton Holdings built this new airport and opened in the year 1988. It was built on the former Brisbane residential suburb of Cribb Island and that was destroyed to build the way for airport. Sand on large amount was transferred from Moreton Bay which made swampy land on the range of tides. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport hold the contract of Brisbane Airport for 99 year lease signed with Federal Airports Corporation. This now holds the management and Brisbane Airport is now the heart of planned “Airport City” development. Brisbane Airport is also a partner of Australia Trade Coast economic development zone.

Terminals of Brisbane Airport

Brisbane Airport has two passenger terminals. There are parking bays with aerobridges on International Terminal. The international terminal has expanded with 12 parking bays all over the terminal and 2 of them are ready. There are 4 levels on the international terminal; level 1 is for house airlines, tourism operator, and baggage handlers. The arrivals are handled at level 2, while level 3 is for departure lounge and level 4 houses is for departure check in. Emirates Airline lounge is also served here on this airport the first place outside Dubai. Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand are also served here on this terminal. The international terminal also has 5 storey car parking and smaller short term car parking. Domestic terminal is connected with Qantaslink, Qantas, and Virgin Blue and Jet star, Skytrans are another carriers served here. There are many development projects under construction which includes domestic terminal expansion, new parallel runway, airport drive congestion, road infrastructure etc.

Parking

The parking on both the terminals is divided into three types like pickup and drop (up to 15mins), meeting and fare welling (up to 4 hours) and traveling (more than 4 hours). The parking at Brisbane Airport is safe, secure and hassle free. These parking types are called as Park quick, Park short, Park long, and Park valet. Moreton Drive and Nancy bird way are the new ways recently constructed for the convenient parking.

What to see and do at Brisbane Airport

There are many activities which you can enjoy at Brisbane Airport up till your time of transit. There are many retailers in the airport village where you can relax there are many big brands and most of them offers special offers and bargains. These retailers are open 365 days a year with unlimited opening hours. There are many brands to choose from men’s wear to kids special. There is an excellent duty free shopping at Brisbane Airport. There is a culture center to enjoy the performing arts, enjoy the club scenes in Brisbane’s Valley precinct, restaurants, and bars, pubs with live music and amazing night life with international performers. Gaming and Casino can also be enjoyed here after evening.

Accommodation at Brisbane Airport

The Brisbane Airport Village is the best option for Accommodation, Novotel was opened in 2009 it has 157 rooms and 4.5 star property. Busses are available to reach here by road and Air Train by rail route. The DFO retail hub opposite of this village has 120 international brands. There are many facilities for the tourists on Brisbane Airport. Food Fashion, Shopping, Entertainment, etc no matter what your choice is Brisbane Airport offers you everything during and after your tour. Reach Brisbane airport with family and get the comfort and luxury and everything which you need for your better tour.

Aerodrome was the first Adelaide Airport which was constructed in 1921 on the area of 24 hectares of land in Hendon. There was a small mail facility between Adelaide and Sydney. To face the challenges of growth in aviation sector, Parafield Airport was developed in the year 1927. Again to meet the demands of aviation in Australia Parafield was outgrown and the site of Adelaide Airport was selected for West Beach and in the year 1954 the flights started landing on this newly made Adelaide Airport. This airport acted as an annexe for Parafield airport and served passenger terminal until the Commonwealth Government provided funds for it construction. From the year 1982 the arrival of international airlines became regular on this airport. The $260 million construction replaced the international and domestic terminals which were made on temporary basis. In the year 2006 the newly made terminal of Adelaide Airport was named the Capital City Airport of the year during the Australian Aviation Industry Awards in Cairns. In 2007 this airport was rated as the world’s second best airport by Airports Council International awards in Dubai. It is the main hub for Tiger Airways Australia and plans of expansion of this airport is announced in the year 2007.

Hasen Yuncken was the builders who redeveloped this airport with more modern facilities and the old airport terminals were having limited capacity and lack of aerobridges. Plans were made to develop the airport with modern facilities and upgraded terminal to meet the demands of the tourists. In the year 1997 final proposal was released when both domestic and international terminals were separated. The conflict of collapse of Ansett Australia then duopoly with the domestic carrier Qantas face many losses of funds and the construction of new terminal was stopped and until the pass of new agreement by the year 2002.

On 7th October 2005 the new terminal was opened by the Prime Minister John Howard and with the hands of Mike Rann who is South Australian Premier. Because of the problems with the fuel and underground pipes Adelaide Airport Limited announced the use of new terminal for the international flights. The problem of re-fueling system was solved by all debris and the new terminal was used for all the flights from 17th February 2006. The new terminal is 850 meters and has the capacity of handling 27 aircraft which includes Airbus A380. It serves 3,000 passengers per hour. It has very high amenities for public and airline lounges. There are around 14 glass sided aerobridges, 42 common user check in desks and around 34 shop fronts. This is the first Australian airport which provides free wireless Internet in the terminal with the help of Internode Systems.

As a part of pilot training and testing program, a historic landing was made by Qantas A380 at the airport on 27th September 2008 it was a 25 minute stop over which attracted many visitors before it flew to Melbourne. Adelaide Metro operates many JetBus busses which help the tourists to reach different locations in Adelaide. There is shuttle bus from the airport to central Adelaide.

Pandas on Prade

When you will arrive at Adelaide Airport the Giant Pandas Wang Wang and Funi will welcome you. They came here form Beijing and these pandas are the world’s most danger species in the world with very less population of 1500 to 3000. Adelaide is the home of 2 pandas from 27 rests is living in zoos of china and these are the only pandas in the southern hemisphere. The welfare program these pandas is started by Adelaide Airport by signing a program of “Pandas on Parade”. There is a fiber glass giant panda which is called as “Xiang” to create more awareness for the pandas. This airport has also taken initiatives for many fuel conservation programs. This airport cares for planet and runs it business in a very clean and good atmosphere suitable to all.

Facilities at Adelaide Airport

Car parking
The services and facilities on Adelaide Airport give you the best comfortable experience after your travel. It has convenient car parks locations for short term and long term stays. Short term parking located at Terminal 1 outside the building, the fees is reasonable the payment is done by ticket which is valid before you take your car. The pay stations are located outside and inside the terminals. Payment can be done with credit card and even through cash. ATM’s are also located on convenient places. Long term car parking capacity at Adelaide Airport consists of 1090 bays with high demand and huge capacity. The demand of long term car parking is high on weekends which lead to full parking this happens in case of major events like Adelaide football terms playing internationally. The rates of long term parking are also flexible and are located nearby the short term parking. The rates of long term parking will be paid on the single terminal at T1.

Shopping & Dining
Terminal T1 is much more than a normal airport terminal when we talk about airport we think of traveling and relaxing. Reach the terminal T1 and have a look at the retail mall and it is the most modern retain mall in Australia. You will explore huge collection of South Australian brands and best stores on terminal T1. Great variety of wines, chocolates, beer, boots and gourmet foods the list of shopping here is never ending. You will see the South Australia at one place. You will enjoy a good quality of shopping in branded stores with amazing dining experience at cafes, bars, and restaurants. There is a world class service and this is the best place to relax after your travel. You will also get an internet access on this place and these shopping outlets are open 365 days a year.

Children’s play room
Keep your little ones busy at children’s play room with lots of entertainment facilities for your smooth journey. It is located in T1 and is a huge playground with many facilities where your children can climb and slide. There is a television where your kid will enjoy watching non stop children videos. There are comfortable chairs for the parents where you can sit and enjoy the coffee from one of the cafes located here. This is the best place if you are traveling with your children.

T1 Ambassadors
Adelaide Airport’s friendly T1 Ambassadors are the best people if you are seeking any help or advice. They are easy to spot and will wait for you if you need any help. They are standing and wearing burgundy jackets and always happy to solve your problems. They will make your travel easy and stress free.

Prayer Room
It is located on level 2 within the T1 and open during the terminal operating hours. Here you can relax your mind and you will find peace in this room with more relaxing environment.

Events

• Adelaide Airport’s cricket memorabilia collection is the support to the Australian cricket team. It organizes the Test match cricket at Adelaide Oval which is called as Christmas Pageant or Balfours Frog Cake. Adelaide Airport support various charities and has secured it own place in the field of cricket which is placed along with the concourse of the main terminal T1.
• Mark Lobert’s love of people and color and the passion for life can be seen in the paintings at Edgewater Gallery. It was opened in the year 2008 and it became an artistic community in South Australia. These artworks are displayed on level 2 opposite Gate 21, near Duty Free and Hudsons.
• Randall Sach was introduced in the year 1993 and it is a working hot glass and hobby interest. It is a creative activity and displayed in the cabinets opposite to Hudons and Merino.