Sydney Travel Guide

Sydney Airport

Airport Code

SYD

Full Airport Name

Kingsford Smith (Sydney) Airport

Location

The airport is situated six miles (9km) south of Sydney.

Time Zone

GMT +10 (GMT +11 from the last Sunday in October to the first Saturday in March).

Phone Number

Tel: +61 (0)2 9667 9111.

Terminal Transfer

The Airport Rail Link connects the international (T1) and domestic terminals (T2 and T3), and the T-Bus provides a frequent service between T1 and T2. Some passengers may qualify for the Qantas Seamless Transfer service, which is the easiest way to transfer between the Domestic and International terminals. The Domestic terminals are walking distance apart.

Ground Transport

The Airport Rail Link is the fastest and most convenient way to reach the city center and the suburbs. Trains run every 10 minutes and the journey to the center takes 13 minutes from where connections can be made for all suburban services. The International rail station is located directly below T1 International Terminal and is reached from inside the terminal on the arrivals level; the Domestic rail station is between the Domestic terminals. Public bus 400 runs between the airport and Bondi Junction. Shuttle bus companies provide direct transport to and from the airport and must be pre-booked; hotel buses are also available.

Car Rental

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

Airport Taxis

There are supervised taxi ranks outside the terminal; regular taxis and maxi taxis (for groups) are available from here. The taxi fare to the city center in off-peak traffic should be about A$25, excluding tolls.

Airport Facilities

There are a wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants throughout the terminals, as well as shower facilities, Internet kiosks, cell phone rental and duty-free shopping. T1 and T2 also have wireless Internet access. Foreign exchange and ATMs are available throughout the airport. Medical facilities and baggage storage are also available in T1. The airport is non-smoking but there are some designated smoking areas. Business services in Terminals 1 and 2 offer meeting rooms, fax and Internet facilities. Disabled facilities and access are good.

Car Parking

There are both short-term, long-term and Quickpark car parks, and Pronto! Valet parking is also available for an additional fee.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.syd.com.au