Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is in Mascot, about 9 km south of the Sydney CBD. The Airport Link train reaches the city in about 15 minutes from either the international or the domestic station. By road, Southern Cross Drive and the Sydney Gateway link the terminals to the city, and travel time depends on traffic.

Sydney Airport sits within the Sydney metropolitan area, in the suburb of Mascot on the northern shore of Botany Bay, about 9 km south of the CBD. It is connected to the city by the Airport Link train, buses and the Sydney Gateway and Southern Cross Drive roads, so you do not need to leave the metropolitan area.

Sydney Airport has three passenger terminals. T1 handles all international flights, while T2 and T3 handle domestic flights. T1 is on the opposite side of the main runway from T2 and T3, so moving between the international and domestic terminals takes a bus, train or taxi rather than a walk.

All international flights, including those by Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar, use T1. For domestic flights, Qantas and QantasLink use T3, while Virgin Australia and Jetstar use T2. Rex is temporarily based at T3 while T2 is upgraded. Check your booking, as codeshare flights follow the operating airline.

A free Terminal Transfer Bus runs between T1 and T2/T3 every 15 minutes from 05:30 to 22:30 and takes about 10 minutes. The Airport Link train links the two stations in about 2 minutes, from about 5am to midnight. T2 and T3 are a 5-minute walk apart through the P1 car park.

Taxi ranks are right outside the arrivals halls at each terminal, and rank supervisors can arrange wheelchair-accessible, larger or baby-capsule vehicles. An airport toll is added for all passengers leaving from a rank. Use the official rank instead of accepting rides offered inside the terminal.

Yes. The Airport Link line runs from the International Airport station under T1 and the Domestic Airport station between T2 and T3, reaching the city in about 15 minutes. Trains stop at Central, Museum, St James and Circular Quay. You can tap on with an Opal card or a contactless card, and a station access fee applies.

Rideshare pick-up is allowed at Sydney Airport in designated areas. At T1, follow the green Rideshare signs after leaving the arrivals hall; at T2 and T3, follow the green signage to the rideshare and pick-up areas. Fares vary with demand, so check the quote in the app before confirming.

Every visitor except New Zealand citizens needs a visa before travel, such as an Electronic Travel Authority through the AustralianETA app or an eVisitor, depending on nationality. You also complete an Incoming Passenger Card, being replaced on some flights by the digital Australia Travel Declaration, and must declare all food, plant and animal products.

For Bondi, take bus route 350 from the domestic terminals to Bondi Junction, or the train to the city and a connecting bus. For Manly, take the Airport Link train to Circular Quay and catch the Manly ferry across the harbour. A taxi, rideshare or pre-booked driver avoids changes with luggage.

Sydney uses Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10) and switches to daylight saving time (UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. The currency is the Australian dollar (AUD). Seasons are reversed from the Northern Hemisphere, with summer from December to February.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is run by Sydney Airport Corporation under a long-term lease. It handled about 42.5 million passengers in 2025, including 17.2 million through the T1 international terminal, making it the busiest airport in Australia. It has three runways and opened in 1920.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.