Travel
Flying from Adelaide for a realism tattoo
Clients fly in from Adelaide and across South Australia for full-day realism with Dylan in Port Kembla. Here’s how to plan the trip, from the flight to the drive south.
~2 hrs
Adelaide to Sydney
~75 min
Sydney Airport to the studio
30 min
behind, all year
1 night
before your first session
Flying in
From Adelaide to Port Kembla.
Fly from Adelaide Airport into Sydney Airport. There are direct flights through the day. From Sydney Airport it’s about 75 minutes by car to Port Kembla. Without a car, take the airport line to Wolli Creek and change to a South Coast Line train, or arrange a transfer.
Wait until your dates are confirmed and your deposit is paid before you book flights.
Time zone
Plan around the clock.
South Australia is always half an hour behind New South Wales, in summer and in winter, so a morning session feels half an hour earlier.
Planning the trip
A trip that works.
- Day one: fly into Sydney and drive south.
- Day two: your session.
- Day three: rest, or fly home.
For large pieces, ask about two sessions close together on one trip.
Heading home
Flying with a fresh tattoo.
Flying home after a session is usually fine. Wear loose clothing, keep the tattoo clean and covered as instructed, and avoid long periods pressing on it. Aftercare comes by email, with a check-in after a week and a healed-photo request at around eight weeks.
Clients from South Australia
Work for clients from South Australia.
[Dylan: a piece or two done for clients from Adelaide or South Australia.]
Work clients have travelled for
Questions
Common questions
Yes. Direct flights run between Adelaide and Sydney every day, taking about 2 hrs.
Yes, plan to. A full day in the chair is tiring, so arrive the day before and fly home the day after your session if you can.
Sometimes, for large pieces, working on different areas so the skin isn’t overworked. Mention your travel dates in your application and Dylan will tell you what’s realistic.
More travel guides
Fly into Sydney, then 75 minutes south. Planning tips for multi-day trips.
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