| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| IATA Code | SYD |
| ICAO Code | YSSY |
| City / Country | Sydney, Australia |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) |
| Runways | 16R/34L (3,962m), 16L/34R (2,438m), 07/25 (2,530m) |
For information only. Always verify airport details with official sources before travel or flight planning.
Terminals
Terminal 1 (International) and Terminals 2 & 3 (Domestic, separated on the other side of the airfield).
Airlines & Connections
Flagship home base for Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia, connecting Australasia to North America, Asia, and Europe.
Ground Transport
Airport Link rail line connects Terminal 1 and Terminals 2/3 directly to Sydney Central station in 11 minutes; public buses; rideshare pickup zones.
Traveller Tips
Terminal 1 (International) and Terminals 2/3 (Domestic) are located on opposite sides of the runway system. You must take the T-Bus shuttle or train to transfer between them (allow 30 minutes).
History
One of the world's oldest continuously operating commercial airports, declared an aerodrome in 1920 and named after pioneering Australian aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith.
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