Information on Sydney

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Sydney International Airport (SYD) Information

Introduction

Sydney International Airport, located 9kms south of Australia’s largest city, has annual traffic of more than 27 million passengers. There are extensive international connections to major cities in the Far East, plus more distant destinations such as South Africa, London and Los Angeles. The international terminal T1 and the domestic terminals T2 and T3 (the latter for Qantas Airlines flights) are linked by train, bus and taxi. The 2-minute journey by train costs €2.50; by taxi (an 8- to 10-minute trip, depending on traffic), €5-€7; and by public bus, €1.

Airport parking at Sydney

Short-term parking for the international terminal is located on the arrivals level. Rates are €8 for the first hour, or €23 per day. The multi-storey car park for the domestic terminals charges approximately the same prices. The long-term car park is linked to the terminals by courtesy buses. Here, rates are €15 per day, or €60 per week.

Getting to and from Sydney

If driving from Sydney, most routes to the airport have signs carrying the recognisable airplane symbol. For more detailed driving directions from specific areas in greater Sydney, visit the airport’s website. Railway stations are located in both international and domestic terminals. Trains into Sydney (a 13-minute journey) run every 10 minutes. Public buses, shuttle buses and taxis also transport passengers to Sydney and its environs. Detailed information about fares and timetables is available on the airport’s website. Taxi fare into the city is about €16.

Amenities at Sydney International Airport

ATMs and currency exchange facilities are located throughout the terminals. There is also a medical centre and a prayer room in T1 (the international terminal). T1 also offers an array of 35 shops – many featuring Australian foods, wines, woodwork and other products – plus 22 Asian and international restaurants, cafés and bars. There are also 8 shops and 10 eateries in the domestic terminal. For business travellers, Sydney Airport Executive Services hires out fully-equipped meeting rooms in both terminals.

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