Sydney's airport, known as Kingsford Smith International Airport, serves as Australia's largest air gateway and is located just 8 kilometers from the city center.
It's noteworthy that Sydney Airport is one of the world's oldest operating airports, named after Australian aviation pioneer Charles Kingsford-Smith, the first pilot to fly across the Pacific Ocean.
Getting to the City Center
Public Transportation
Airport Link Train
Sydney Airport has two train stations. One is situated within the domestic passenger terminals (T2 and T3), and the other is at the International Passenger Terminal (T1).
- Trip Duration: The train ride to the city center takes about 15 minutes.
- Fare: Starting from 17 AUD.
- Ticket Purchase: You can buy tickets at the terminal or at the station, with trains running every 2-10 minutes.
- Operating Hours: Trains operate from 04:45 to 01:10.
You can take the Airport Link train to reach various destinations in the city, including Central Station and Circular Quay Station (near the Sydney Opera House). For the schedule and more details, visit the official website.
Bus
If you arrive at T1 or T3 terminals at Sydney Airport, you'll find a bus stop right at the terminal exit. The fare for the bus ride is only 3.5 AUD if you have an Opal card, which you can purchase at the information kiosk.
- Trip Duration: The bus journey takes approximately an hour.
- Schedule: Buses run every 10 minutes, from 4:00 am to 12:00 pm.
- Ticket Purchase: You can buy a ticket from the bus driver or at the airport terminal.
The bus route you'll want to take is No. 400, heading in the direction of Burwood to Bondi Junction. For more details, you can visit their website here. To reach downtown Sydney, you have two options:
- Option 1: Take the train to Rockdale Station, then transfer to a TrainLink train bound for Sydney city center. The fare for this route is 6.5 AUD on route #400, which includes an "airport tax."
- Option 2: Take the bus to the last stop at Bondi Junction Interchange, then switch to bus #333, and get off at the Circular Quay Station stop. The fare for route #333 is AUD 4.50.
Transfers
If you prefer a convenient transfer to your hotel, consider using AirBus Airport Shuttle services. You can obtain more information at the airport's information desks.
- Price: Starting from 14 AUD.
Taxi
You can book taxis through their website here, or you can find them in the parking lots of Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
- Price: Starting from 45 AUD.
- Trip Time: Approximately 20 minutes.
Car Rental
Explore your options for car rental services at Sydney Airport on their website. You can also rent a car online through various rental company websites.
- Cost: Starting from 50 USD for one day.
