Australia is an extensive country and there are countless of possibilities to spend a lovely vacation here. No matter if you plan to visit the landmarks of Sydney, explore the Great Barrier Reef or relax in one of Brisbane's many parks, you need to get to Australia first. Now comes to tricky part; there are also countless airports to choose from and the choice is all yours, depending on where you want to go and how much you are willing to pay for the flight.

Airports in Australia

Here are some airports you can choose from when flying into Australia:

• Sydney - The country's biggest airport is Sydney (Kingsford Smith) International Airport, located in a suburb of Sydney. There are no direct flights from the United Kingdom, but the cheapest route is between Sydney and London(with a stop-over along the way). A full list of international airlines serving Sydney can be found here. You will also find details about how to get to and from the airport here.
• Melbourne - The second largest airport in Australia is Melbourne Airport, located to the north of the city of Melbourne. The airlines serving Melbourne are listed here. The ground transportation options are listed here, along with the information about parking and some cool maps.
• Brisbane - Brisbane Airportis a popular stop-over between Sydney and interesting destinations located in the rest of the country. The airlines serving the airport can be found here. To get to and from the airport there are several choices, including the public transport .
• Alice Springs - Alice Springs Airport is located right in the middle of the country, just 14 km from the city of Alice Springs. It's a small airport but it’s closest to the Ayers Rock, so it's popular with visitors. The arrivals and departures are listed here. To get to and from the airport there are several choices, including a shuttle bus and renting a car.
• Adelaide - Adelaide International Airport is a good alternative for those who need to fly into South Australia. It’s close to Melbourne as well so if you happen to find a good deal to fly into Adelaide you might want to skip flying into Melbourne. The airlines serving Adelaide can be found here . The ground transportation options include buses, shuttles and taxis.

More details about Australia

This is, of course, just scratching the surface about airports in Australia and while there are no direct flights to and from the United Kingdom, if you don’t mind traveling a bit more in Australia, you can choose one of the smaller airports to fly into Australia.

Have an extraordinary time in Australia and if you need more travel information before your vacation you can find it on our WhyGo Australia travel guide.