FIFO Parking for Employees
Parking designed with you in mind
If your employer has registered you for Adelaide Airport’s FIFO parking program, getting to work and back again is even more seamless. With convenient parking options close to the terminal, you can focus on getting on with your day while we take care of the rest.
Benefits for FIFO employees
Smarter airport parking
With Salary-Sacrificed parking savings
Guaranteed Space
Always have a spot when you arrive.
Seamless Access
Quick entry and exit—no delays.
No Booking
Just drive in, no reservations needed.
No Admin
No payments or invoices to manage.
FIFO parking at a glance
If you’re a FIFO worker using Adelaide Airport parking, here’s what you need to know:
- Access -You’ll receive a FIFO Parking Access Card from your employer. Keep this with you whenever you park.
- Where to park- FIFO parking is available across P1, P2 and P3 public car parks (excluding Valet).
- How to use your card – Tap on entry and exit.
- Rates- Parking is charged at standard drive‑up rates.
- Payment- Parking costs are processed via payroll through salary sacrifice.
- Exit -No payment is required at exit gates
Simple, easy parking.
Once your employer has registered you for FIFO parking and you have your FIFO access card
- Approach the applicable Airport Car Park entry gate.
- Simply tap your Adelaide Airport Parking Access Card on the card reader. This will lift the boom gate.
- Upon exit of the Car Park, follow the same entry process and tap your Adelaide Airport Parking Access Card on the card reader.
Lost card or assistance
- If your card is lost or misplaced, contact your employer so it can be cancelled and replaced.
- If you require assistance at any time, press the Help button at entry or exit points.
- Accessibility assistance, maps and parking guides are available.
FIFO Parking FAQ’s
The Adelaide Airport FIFO Parking Program provides organisations and their employees with the opportunity to salary sacrifice eligible parking at Adelaide Airport and therefore access significant savings on vehicle parking costs.
Salary sacrifice is an arrangement by an employer and employee where costs incurred by the employee are deducted from an employee’s salary before tax is calculated. This reduces the tax paid by the employee, providing a material cost saving compared to paying for services using income after-tax.
Parking at Adelaide Airport is eligible for savings if the primary place of employment of the parker while the vehicle is at Adelaide Airport is remoted outside of Adelaide (e.g. regional SA / interstate / international).
The program is complimentary for organisations with a minimum spend of $2,000 on the Program in the first year (a one-off administration fee no greater than $2,000 otherwise applies.)
Eligible parking under the program is not subject to FBT.
Yes – employers may be able to reduce their payroll tax and FBT liabilities for parking under the program.
Adelaide Airport online parking rates are not available under the Adelaide Airport FIFO Parking Program as being part of the program means you will receive the lowest available parking rates.
You can register your interest in the Adelaide Airport FIFO Parking Program by using the registration form on this page. Additionally, contact your organisation’s Human Resources department to let them know of your interest in participating in the program and encourage them to contact Adelaide Airport to discuss joining the Program.
^Savings after-tax are relative to the employee’s marginal tax rate. For example, employees with a $0.37 marginal tax rate may save 37% on parking costs before GST, as well as the GST paid on parking through their salary payment.
*The information which is summarised above does not constitute financial or other professional advice. It does not take into account your or your employee’s specific circumstances and you should obtain your own independent advice regarding the suitability and applicability. As so far as is permitted under the statute, Adelaide Airport Limited does not accept any liability for any error or omission in the above or for any loss or damage howsoever arising out of reliance on the content of this document.