A confirmed chauffeur for every officer, ministerial office and visiting delegation. Flight tracked, 24/7, with an itemised GST tax invoice ready for acquittal.
Book every officer's transfer in under 60 seconds. Each one confirmed, each one itemised.
Early departures, late sittings and changed flights. The dispatch desk is staffed 24/7.
Several vehicles booked together, so the whole group arrives together.
A 4am airport run with a driver confirmed the night before, where your policy allows.
Standard government travel goes through a set travel management company. A pre-booked chauffeur comes in where your entity's policy allows.
General information only, not policy advice. Always check your entity's travel policy and Accountable Authority Instructions.
| Option | How it's booked | Best for | Watch-outs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train or bus | Opal, tap on and off | Solo travel, light luggage | Station access fee at Sydney's airport stations. T8 runs about 5am to midnight. |
| Taxi | Rank or app | Short, unplanned trips | Rank queues at peak times |
| Regulated rideshare | App | Flexible daytime trips | Cancellations, and availability drops off early and late |
| Hire car | Hertz (federal) or FCM (NSW) | Multi-day regional trips | Driving tired after a flight; parking and return times |
| Private vehicle | Approval for allowance | Short trips from home | Airport parking costs; valet not reimbursed under IPEA |
| Chauffeur through your TMC | CTM or FCM | Standard officer transfers | Check what's included for delegations and multi-vehicle trips |
| Pre-booked chauffeur Confirmed | Direct, where policy allows | Early flights, ministers' offices, delegations | Confirm your policy permits a direct booking |
Ministers, judges, visiting officials and the people who organise their days. What comes with every government transfer:
Transfers between Canberra Airport and Parliament House, the departments and the defence precincts. Itemised GST tax invoices formatted for expense and travel acquittal.
Canberra Airport transfersFederal, NSW or another state. Each has its own travel arrangements.
Your travel policy and Accountable Authority Instructions set what's allowed.
A single officer, an official visit, or a delegation across several vehicles.
CTM or FCM for standard travel, or direct with AT247 where policy allows.
We track it and adjust the pickup if the flight is early or delayed.
Tolls and parking itemised at actual cost, ready for acquittal.
| What to check | AT247 |
|---|---|
| Authorisation | Accredited drivers holding state driver authorisation |
| Insurance | Driver-partners must hold commercial passenger insurance |
| Driver screening | Background-checked drivers |
| Records & privacy | Passenger details handled under the AT247 Privacy Policy |
| Invoicing | Itemised GST tax invoice per trip, tolls and parking at cost, no markup |
| Coverage | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra |
Until the Sydney Metro airport line opens in 2027, the public option is a free bus to St Marys station, about 30 minutes, then the T1 Western Line. Or book a confirmed chauffeur who meets you inside the terminal.
WSI airport transfers
The everyday airport transfer for 1–3 passengers. The standard for officers travelling alone.
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A single vehicle for the whole delegation, so everyone arrives together.
Choose this vehicleBooking for a department or office regularly? Accounts are available for organisations that book often. Contact us
Entities in the Whole of Australian Government travel arrangements book through Corporate Travel Management (CTM), which includes chauffeur and limousine reservations.
Hertz is the sole vehicle rental provider under the whole-of-government arrangements.
Under IPEA rules, taxis and regulated rideshare are generally allowed when public transport isn't readily available or you're carrying luggage.
For parliamentary staff, tolls and long-stay parking can be reimbursed, but valet parking can't. Other entities set their own rules.
FCM Travel Solutions, under Contract 1008 for travel management services.
Avis, Hertz and Budget, booked through FCM.
An agency head can approve a casual-rate allowance for using a private car on approved travel.
Where your policy allows a direct booking, send our dispatch desk the itinerary. We'll book the vehicles together, track every flight and confirm each chauffeur in advance.
Yes. A free interim bus runs between the airport and St Marys station until the Sydney Metro airport line opens.
A confirmed chauffeur, flight tracking and an itemised tax invoice. Booked in under 60 seconds.
Or email support@airporttransfers247.com.au
