Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is the busiest airport in Australia. Home to three main terminals - T1 International Terminal, T2 Domestic Terminal and T3 Qantas terminal, Sydney Airport is a multi-level metropolis of airlines, shops and transport hubs. Click here for cheap flights to Sydney.
Distance from CBD - 9km
Taxi - Around $40 to CBD
Public Transport
Trains and buses service the airport regularly. The Airport Link train travels from the city and stops at the International and Domestic Terminals. The train runs every 10 minutes and takes approximatly 13 minutes in travel time. The number 400 bus also services the airport, stopping at the International Terminal and the T3 Domestic Terminal.
Car Hire - Car hire desks are located in the domestic terminal. Companies include Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Thrifty and Redspot. You can book your car online to guarantee availability.
Check-in zones are located just after the entrance of the departure hall in all terminals.
Money exchange facilities and ATMs can be found at in several areas of the airport. Pre-purchase Australian Dollars in the form of cash or a MasterCard Cash Passport from Travel Money.
Business facilities including work stations, Wi-fi, fax machines and fully equipped meeting rooms are located within the Departures Lounge of Terminal 1.
Free Wi-fi is available throughout Terminals 1 and 2. Internet kiosks are also on offer at various locations throughout Terminals 1 and 2.
Baby changing rooms are located throughout all three terminals.
A left baggage facility operated by SmarteCarte is available in the arrivals area of Terminal 1 and near carousel 6 in the arrivals area of Terminal 2. For lost property, head to level 3 in Terminal 1 or Gate 54 in Terminal 2.
A Travel Concierge service is available at the arrivals area of Terminal 1 and near carousel 3 in Terminal 2. Services include accommodation bookings, transport arrangements, event tickets, restaurant bookings and travel information.
Sydney Airport has showers located throughout all three terminals.
The following airlines have lounges located within the airport. For access to specific lounges, refer to your airline.
Qantas
Qantas has a Club Lounge located opposite gates 4 and 5 in Terminal 2 and a First Lounge after customers in Terminal 1. Qantas First and Business class passengers as well as various Qantas Club, Platinum, Gold and eligible oneworld members are welcome to enjoy the Club Lounge which includes showers, Wi-fi, Apple computers, lounge dining, bar service and barista brewed coffee. First Class passengers are privy to the First Lounge which is designed by Marc Newson and spans a day spa, library, restaurant, private work suites and concierge service.
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia welcomes its lounge members as well as Velocity Platinum and Gold Members to enjoy it's domestic lounge located near the main security checkpoint in Terminal 2. Open from 5:30am to 10pm, the lounge is fully equipped with showers, entertainment, free Wi-fi, business facilities including private meeting rooms, as well as complimentary food and beverages.
Sydney Airport has two domestic terminals and one international terminal. While the domestic terminals are connected and within walking distance from each other, transfers between domestic and the international terminal can be done so via the T-Bus shuttle or Airport Link Train. A inter-terminal transfer service is also offered by Qantas and Virgin Australia.
Trains and buses service the airport regularly. The Airport Link train travels from the city and stops at the International and Domestic Terminals. The train runs every 10 minutes and takes approximatly 13 minutes in travel time. The number 400 bus also services the airport, stopping at the International Terminal and the T3 Domestic Terminal.
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