Hop over to beautiful Kangaroo Island, South Australia to enjoy a peaceful escape to one of the world’s best nature-based destinations. It’s a sanctuary for wildlife and natural beauty with many iconic Australian animals to see, sample delicious local food and wine, breathtaking scenery, stunning beaches, with a range of accommodation options to make for a pleasant stay.
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Flights from Adelaide (ADL) to Kangaroo Island (KGC)
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Visiting from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island (Kingscote)
Flight information
Adelaide to Kalgoorlie flight information
The approximate flight time for flights from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island is 35 minutes.
When to visit
Autumn on Kangaroo Island is for some the best time of the year to visit. Warm days with long daylight hours for exploring and cooler nights, make it the perfect time to enjoy with a bottle of Kangaroo Island red wine from one of the local cellar doors. For bushwalkers, bird watchers and photographers, March to May are the ideal months to visit. Winter marks the start of whale watching season, so it’s also a good time to plan a visit to Kangaroo Island.
Arrival information
What is the main airport called?
Kangaroo Island Airport (KGC).Opens external site in a new window Kingscote Airport is located 14 km from the main town of Kingscote. Other larger towns of Penneshaw (51km) and American River (29km) are also not far. Car hire and transfers are available at the airport.
Arriving at Kangaroo Island
The friendly staff at Kangaroo Island (Kingscote) Airport will be waiting to greet you when you land. Once you collect your baggage, there are several transport options available to get you into town.
Getting into Kangaroo Island from Kangaroo Island (Kingscote) Airport
Kangaroo Island Kingscote Airport is located 14 km from the main town. Car hire and Kangaroo Island transfers are available at the terminal, and it’s suggested to book these ahead of your stay.
Getting around Kangaroo Island
The best way to explore Kangaroo Island is to hire a car for the duration of your stay, or alternatively join one of the many organised tours to explore the best of the island. Tours include all the major attractions, lighthouses, food, wine, boating and more. Due to its size, there is no public transport or taxis available on the island.
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What is the main airport called?
Adelaide AirportOpens external site in a new window. Located 7km (3.7 miles) from the city on Andy Thomas Circuit, Adelaide Airport (ADL) is Australia's fifth busiest airport.
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* Flight prices are per adult in Australian Dollars, based on payment at qantas.com by BPAY made 7 days or more before departure, POLi or Qantas issued UATP. For other payment options a percentage based fee applies, capped at a maximum per passenger of $22 for Domestic or $120 for International travel. Prices are not guaranteed until payment is made. Fares may not be available on all flights or days. Some flights are operated by partner or subsidiary airlines. Prices may fluctuate if taxes or foreign exchange rates change. Passengers booking Premium Economy may be seated in Economy on connecting flights. Check the fare rules for more details before booking. Inclusions vary between flights. All schedules subject to change, including last minute aircraft changes. QantasLink flights operated by Sunstate Airlines (Qld) Pty Ltd ABN 82 009 734 703, Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Ltd ABN 77 001 599 024, and National Jet Systems Pty Ltd ABN 11 008 279 203. Licence No per state: QLD - 407, NSW - 2TA000237, VIC - 30362, SA - TTA155, WA - 9TA52.
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