P1 Terminal Car Park

One‑minute walk from T1, priced at $40 per day

P1 Terminal Car Park sits directly next to Adelaide Airport’s T1 terminal, so you’re at the check-in area in about 1 minute on foot. It’s signed as the short-stay option, and the layout is simple: drive in, grab a ticket or tap a card, park, and walk straight into the terminal building without shuttles or extra transfers.

Daily rates run at $40.00, which is steep for a week-long trip but makes sense for a 1–2 day run to Melbourne or Sydney. You pay a premium to avoid the 10–15 minute shuttle ride that comes with off-airport lots, so this car park usually suits quick business trips, weekend breaks, or drop-off/collection where you might be inside T1 longer than the usual kerbside allowance.

This is a short-stay, multi-level structure right beside T1, so covered spaces are common on the lower levels. That matters in Adelaide summer heat, where a shaded bay can save your car from baking while you’re on a 24–48 hour trip. Signage to the terminal doors is clear, and lifts link each parking level to the pedestrian bridge into departures and arrivals.

Access works well for early departures and late-night arrivals, because you skip waiting around for a shuttle when it’s 05:30 or close to midnight. With the park next to T1, you roll bags from your space to security in a few minutes, which helps if you’re cutting it close for a 07:00 departure or landing back in Adelaide after a long-haul connection.

Practical tip: if you’re parking for more than three days, run the numbers; at $40.00 per day, off-airport long-stay options usually beat P1 on price once you pass the long-weekend mark.