Airports in New South Wales

Sydney Airport

The airport is situated about nine miles (15km) south of central Sydney.

Sydney Airport (SYD)

Location

The airport is situated about nine miles (15km) south of central Sydney.

Getting to the city

The Airport Link train is the fastest and most convenient way to reach the city centre and the suburbs. Trains run approximately every 10 minutes, and the journey to Central Station takes about 13 minutes, where connections are available to the wider suburban network. There are two railway stations at the airport: International Airport Station, located directly below Terminal 1, and Domestic Airport Station, which serves Terminals 2 and 3. Public buses also operate to the airport precinct, including Route 420, which links Burwood, Mascot, the airport and Eastgardens. Shuttle companies offer pre-booked door-to-door services, and many airport hotels run their own shuttles.

Time

GMT +11 (GMT +10 from the first Sunday in April to the first Sunday in October).

Car rental

All the main car hire companies are represented at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Supervised taxi ranks are located outside each terminal, with both standard taxis and larger maxi taxis available.

Transfer between terminals

The Airport Link train connects the international terminal (T1) with the domestic terminals (T2 and T3). The T-Bus provides a frequent transfer service between T1 and T2, while T2 and T3 are within easy walking distance of each other.

Facilities

The terminals offer a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants, along with duty-free outlets in T1. Facilities include free WiFi, shower facilities, foreign exchange services, ATMs, baggage storage in T1, and a medical centre. Business services and airline lounges are also available.

Parking

Both the domestic and international terminals offer short- and long-term parking options. Discounts are available when booking online.

New South Wales