SYD - Sydney

Sydney is sometimes known as Mascot, as that is the suburb it is located in, five miles south of the city. It's one of the main gateways into Australia and saw 29 million passengers in 2023. Its website is www.sydneyairport.com.au/

Parking 

There are specific areas for Domestic and International flights, and some other options too.

Domestic - P2 (five minutes walk to T2 and T3, short and long term parking), P3 (eight minutes walk to T2 and T3, short and long term parking), Blu Emu (shuttle bus to T2 and T3 every fifteen minutes 0300-2330, every twenty minutes 2330-0300, budget option). There are valet options too - Qantas (0500-2330, at the end of T3 arrivals), T2 Premium (0500-2330, T2 departures level) and T2 Pre-booked (0500-1100 frop off, 1300-2330 pick up, opposite T2 arrivals next to priority pick-up).

International - P7 (five minutes walk to T1, short and long term parking), P7 Premium (two minutes to T1 from Level 1, short and long term parking, pre-booked only). There are valet options too - P7 SYD (0500-2330, ground floor of P7 car park next to the terminal) and T1 Premium (0500-2330, T1 departures).

There are accessible spaces in all the car parks, including Blu Emu.

You can pre-book any parking here www.sydneyairport.com.au/parkatsyd

Drop Off 

There are drop off and pick up points at Terminal 1 (just south of the P7 car park) and Terminals 2/3 (just west of the P2 car park). These can be used for free for up to fifteen minutes. For longer stays the short term options should be used.

Security 

Further information can be found here www.sydneyairport.com.au/securityscreening

Restaurants and Bars 

These can be found across all terminals.

Terminal 1 International - Betty's Burgers, Campos Coffee, Coopers Alehouse, Grand Chu, Heineken House, Hero Sushi, Hudsons Coffee, Hungry Jack's, KFC, Kitchen by Mike, Lilong by Taste of Shanghai, Mech 2, McDonald's, Mrs Fields Bakery Cafe, Oliver Brown, Ooosh Oregano Bakery, Oporto, Pappa Rich, Peroni Bar, Sahara Grill, Sharetea, Soul Origin, Subway, Sumosalad Green on Green, Sushia, Taste of Thai, The Bistro by Wolfgang Puck, Tobys Estate, Veloce Espresso, Viaggio Espresso + Bar

Terminal 2 Domestic - Beer Deluxe, Bistro 2020, Brasserie Bread, Coopers Alehouse, Coopers Rolled Inn, Fat Yak Bar, Inbound Cafe, KFC, Krispy Kreme, Liv Eat, Loop Bagels, Mad Mex, McDonald's, Mrs Fields Bakery Cafe, Oporto, Pete's Pies, Pulp + Grind, Roll'd, Sahara Grill, Soul Origin, Taste of Thai, Tobys Estate, Veloce Espresso, Yo! Sushi

Terminal 3 Domestic - Bar Corretto, Bear & the Beard, Hungry Jack's, Krispy Kreme, Luke's Bistro, Mad Mex, NRG Express, Red Rooster, Sumo Salad, Tobys Estate, Velocity Espresso & Bar, Viaggio Espresso + Bar, Wok on Air

Shops 

These can be found across all terminals.

Terminal 1 International - A Little Something, Amcal Pharmacy, Australian Way, Baggage Storage, Balenciaga, Blooming Trails, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Bvlgari, Cartier, Celine, Dior, Flight Centre, Gentle Monster, Global Exchange, Gucci, Heinemann Tax & Duty Free, Hermes, JB Hi-Fi, Kathmandu, Louis Vuitoon, Merino Collection, Moncler, Optus, Prada, Rip Curl, Rolex, Rolling Luggage, Secure Travel, Sunglass Hut, Surf Dive 'n' Ski, Think Sydney, Tiffany & Co., Valentino Garavani, Versace, VOdafone, WH Smith, Yves Saint Laurent

Terminal 2 Domestic - Amcal Pharmacy, Baggage Storage, Bonds, Chocolate Box, Dior Beauty, Heinemann, Hub Convenience, JB Hi-Fi, Lego/Kaboom, Merchant, Newslink, Oakley, Origani, Oxford, Peter Alexander, Relay, Rip Curl, Seed Kids, Stateside Sports, Sunglass Hut, Surf Dive 'n' Ski, The Body Shop, Travelex, Wine Selectors

Terminal 3 Domestic - Baggage Storage, Camilla, Carolina, Ecco, Heinemann, Hub Convenience, Koko Black, L'Occitane, M.J. Bale, Mecca, Mimco, Newslink, Nine West, Oxford, Peter Alexander, Seed Kids, Seed Woman, Sunglass Hut, T3 Ramsay Pharmacy, Tech2Go, Travelex, Unison, Watermark Books, Witchery

Full details can be found here www.sydneyairport.com.au/shop

There is a Duty Free Click and Collect service available.

Lounges

These can be found in Terminal 1 only.

Skyteam - 0530-1400, 1730-2200, Mon, Wed, 0530-1230, 1730-2200 Tue, Fri, Sun, 0530-1230, 1830-2200 Thu, Sat, close to gate 24, Skyteam lounge also open to the public, rate unknown

The House - 0500-2200, $77

Plaza Premium - 0700-2200, close to gates 25/26, $63

Plaza Premium (arrivals) - 0700-2200, Arrivals B, $42

There are various airline lounges in Terminal 1 too.

Assistance 

It is recommended that you make contact with your airline or tour operator 48 hours before travel. Extensive details of the assistance available can be found here www.sydneyairport.com.au/info-sheet/need-assistance

Hotels 

There are a few hotels the airport recommends and there is an online booking tool here www.sydneyairport.com.au/hotels

Ibis Budget - five minutes shuttle to T1, few minutes walk to T2/T3, shuttle runs 0500-2300

Mantra - five minutes shuttle to T1, few minutes walk to T2/T3, shuttle details not known

Aerotel - within T1, minimum stay six hours, gives a discount to the Plaza Premium lounge

Rydges - two minutes walk to T1

For more on hotels near Sydney just click the image below.

Shuttles 

A shuttle connects the Ibis Budget and Mantra hotels to Terminal 1. Car Park and Terminal Transfer shuttles are mentioned in those sections.

Immigration

For any information about visas for Australia you should only refer to the official government information to ensure you are checking the most up to date information immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder

Reclaim

In the reclaim area check the boards for which carousel you need to attend. In the event of lost baggage you can find contact details for airlines here www.sydneyairport.com.au/contact-us/baggage-handlers

Customs - For any information about bringing things into France you should only refer to the official government information www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/can-you-bring-it-in

Taxis 

Ranks are at the front of all terminals and supervisors are present at peak times.

The Sydney centre is about twenty minutes drive and should cost about $50. There is a $5.45 airport toll.

Ride Share is also available. At Terminal 1 pick up signs after the exit to Arrivals hall A. At Terminal 2 follow green signs for Priority Pick Up. At Terminal 3 collection is outside the terminal.

Travellers can also use the Mozio page here www.sydneyairport.mozio.com/

Buses and Coaches 

There are a couple of services from the airport to Sydney suburbs, from early morning to about midnight.

350 to Bondi Junction, every ten minutes

420 to Mascot station

Rail and Trams 

There are stations at Terminal 1 and Terminals 2/3. This uses the T8 Airport and South line to get to the city in thirteen minutes and is also referred to as Airport Link. There are about six per hour.

The Terminal 1 station is just past Arrivals Hall A. The Terminals 2/3 station is accessed from the arrivals level of the terminals.

To use the service you can purchase an Opal card or use a contactless bank card.

Routes 

The airport does not publish a list of destinations but is very well connected to the rest of Australia as well as numerous major world cities. Airline details are here www.sydneyairport.com.au/contact-us/airline-directory

Maps 

There are a number of maps available - for the terminals, the car parks and more www.sydneyairport.com.au/airport-guide/arriving/international/maps

Terminal Transfer 

There are

Terminal Transfer Bus - 0530-2130, every fifteen minutes, ten minute journey, T1 outside Arrivals Hall B, T2/3 on the arrivals level outside the terminal, free

Train - Airport Link, 0500-0000, two minute journey, $8.50 peak, $7.30 off-peak. Station locations already covered under Rail section.

Bus 420 - stops at Arrivals, $3.20

Taxi - $17-$22

Car Hire 

Car hire is available in all terminals. Desks are in arrivals for

Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar, Europcar, Sixt, Redspot, Enterprise, Alamo, National.

The different companies use different locations so it is easier to refer to the airport's advice page here www.sydneyairport.com.au/info-sheet/rental-car