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Getting to the City Center from Canberra Airport

Canberra city center is very close to the airport and can be reached in about 10 minutes by taxi, rental car or luxury transfer. Shuttle buses offer more economical transportation but they serve only during the day. The closest bus stop is 2.3 kilometers from the airport.

Car Rental

At the airport there are seven different car rental companies, serving at the arrival terminal, luggage delivery area. To go to the city center, turn right at the airport exit, and whichever direction you choose at the crossroads, you can easily reach the center in about 10 minutes by following the signs to the city center.

Taxi / Metro

The taxi stands are at a short walk distance from the luggage delivery area. The taxis are picking up their passengers a covered place to protect them from hot and cold weather and rains. The cost of transport to the city center by taxi is 48 Dollars on weekdays between 06:00 and 21:00, weekends, and 54 Dollars on holidays and during the night.

Shuttle

From the airport you can take the shuttle bus, The Airport Express, to Canberra city center, Russle, National Convention Center, London Circuit and YHA areas. The buses are waiting at the exit of the arrival terminal.

The one way ticket is 12 Dollars but if you want to use The Airport Express buses on your return journey you can get a round trip ticket by paying 20 Dollars. You can get your ticket from the bus driver or from the 'Customer Service' office directly opposite the bus stop. Please note that The Airport Express buses do not serve on public holidays.

Limousine / Minivan

For the passengers who are looking for comfort, there are 20 different companies in the airport providing transfer services with luxury cars, minivans and limousines. If you want to go to the city center with such a vehicle, you should definitely book in advance. Your driver will meet you at the terminal. The contact information of the companies is easily accessible on the internet.

Bus

If you go to IKEA with a taxi from the airport, you can reach the center in 15 minutes by taking bus number 910 from the stop here.

Getting to Canberra Airport from the City Center

You can reach Canberra Airport From the city center very quickly by taxi. You can also use the airport shuttle buses. Car rental or transfer vehicles with driver are the most convenient transportation alternatives. There is no public transport to the airport directly from the city center. The nearest bus stop is approximately 2.5 kilometers from the airport.

Car Rental

Many car rental companies’ offices are located in the city center. Your hotel can help you with contact information. To go to the airport you should follow Fairbairn or Morshead Dr road for about 7 kilometers and follow the airport signposts. In normal traffic conditions, you can reach the airport within 10 minutes.

Taxi / Metro

It is possible to reach the airport in 10 minutes by taxi. But you should remember that the fare is about 50 dollars on average.

Shuttle

You can go to the airport by the Airport Express shuttle bus. Buses depart from Canberra city center, Russle, National Convention Center, London Circuit and YHA. Ticket costs 12 dollars. You can buy your ticket directly from the driver of the bus. The Airport Express buses do not serve on public holidays.

Limousine / Minivan

Transfer companies that serve luxury lovers pick their passengers up from the point of their wishes and take them to the airport with luxury cars, minivans and limousine-style vehicles. It is absolutely necessary to book these vehicles in advance. You can get help from your hotel for reservation, or you can find contact information on the internet.

Bus

You should take bus number 910 from the city center and get off at IKEA. This journey lasts an average of 15 minutes. From here, you can complete your journey by taxi as the airport is only 2.5 kilometers away.

Airport Information

Canberra Airport in the Australian capital, the eighth busiest airport in the country, was completely renovated in 2013. The airport is just a 10 minute drive from the city center. Today, there is a foreign exchange office, ATMs, a restaurant, 2 cafes and a book store at the airport. There is also a big hotel next to the airport.

Weather in Canberra

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 11ºC - Max 30ºC
ThursdayMin 13ºC - Max 32ºC
FridayMin 18ºC - Max 27ºC
SaturdayMin 13ºC - Max 25ºC
SundayMin 11ºC - Max 27ºC

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