SYDYSSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Sydney, Australia · 44.8M (2024) passengers / year · 3 terminals

At a glance

IATA / ICAO
SYD / YSSY
Passengers / year
44.8M (2024)
Terminals
T1 (intl) + T2 (Jetstar/Virgin) + T3 (Qantas dom)
Runways
3
Main hub
Qantas + Virgin Australia + Jetstar
Distance to CBD
8 km north
Airport Link
Direct train under both terminals

Terminals + flights

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Terminals

Terminal 1 — International
T1Terminal 1 — International
All international flights
Airlines (23)

All international + Qantas' transcontinental + Pacific flights.

Terminal 2 — Domestic
T2Terminal 2 — Domestic
Jetstar + Virgin Australia + Rex
Airlines (4)
Terminal 3 — Qantas Domestic
T3Terminal 3 — Qantas Domestic
Qantas + QantasLink domestic
Airlines (2)

Notable flights

51 shown

Flights we have seen operating from dated fare data, most frequently seen first. Tap a flight number for its route, usual departure time and flight time.

+ 33 more flights — filter by terminal to narrow down.

Lounges

Qantas First Lounge
Qantas First Lounge
T1

QF First + oneworld Emerald

Sergio Herman menu, day spa, sit-down dining.

Qantas Business Lounge
Qantas Business Lounge
T1

QF Business + oneworld Sapphire

American Express Centurion
T1

Amex Platinum / Centurion

Air NZ International Lounge
Air NZ International Lounge
T1

NZ Premium + Star Gold

Plaza Premium
T1

PriorityPass · Pay-per-use AUD 80

Qantas Domestic Business
Qantas Domestic Business
T3

QF Business + Frequent Flyer Platinum/Gold

Virgin Australia Lounge
Virgin Australia Lounge
T2

Velocity Gold + business

To / from Sydney

ModeToCostTime
Airport Link trainSydney CBD (Central / Town Hall / Wynyard)AUD 22.40 (Domestic T2/T3) / AUD 21.40 (T1)13-20 min
Bus 400Bondi JunctionAUD 5-640-50 min
TaxiSydney CBDAUD 50-6520-40 min
UberAnywhereAUD 35-5520-40 min

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SYD — Frequently asked

Which terminal does my airline use at Sydney?+

Terminal 1 — ALL international flights (Qantas long-haul, Air NZ, Singapore Airlines, Cathay, BA, Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, United, American, Delta, Air Canada, JAL, ANA, Korean, Thai, etc.). Terminal 2 — Jetstar + Virgin Australia + Rex (all domestic). Terminal 3 — Qantas domestic + QantasLink only.

How do I get from Sydney Airport to the city?+

Airport Link train — AUD 22.40 (T2/T3) or AUD 21.40 (T1), 13-20 min direct to Central / Town Hall / Wynyard. Best option. Stations directly under the terminals. Bus 400 to Bondi Junction AUD 5-6 (slow, 40-50 min). Taxi AUD 50-65. Uber AUD 35-55.

How do I get between Sydney T1 and T2/T3?+

Free T-Bus shuttle (every 10 min, 5-10 min ride), or pay the Airport Link train inter-terminal fare (AUD 7.30 — yes, separate fare even though same line!). Walking is not practical — 15-min walk via outdoor path. Allow 30 min minimum for inter-terminal connection.

Can I leave Sydney Airport during a layover?+

Yes for visa-eligible travellers — Australian ETA (electronic visa) takes ~12 min via the app. Take the Airport Link train to Central station (13 min), then 5-min walk or tram to Circular Quay for Opera House + Harbour Bridge views. Allow 4-5 hours minimum round trip. Free T-Bus between airport terminals if just stretching legs.

How early should I arrive at Sydney Airport?+

Domestic: 90 min. International: 3 hours. Sydney security is generally efficient (15-30 min typical) but international (T1) immigration on departure can hit 45-60 min queues at peak. Qantas Business + oneworld Emerald get priority lanes.

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Airport data hand-curated by AirConnect. Schedules verified against carrier published timetables.