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SYD - Sydney, Australia International Airport
Official Airport Website:
www.sydneyairport.com.au

Distance to Downtown:
8.7 km (5.4 miles)

Annual Passenger Volume:
28.0 million (2004)

TRANSIT FLY Review: The Sydney International Airport offers passengers an
excellent direct connection to the Airport Link Train that serves that majority of
Central Sydney. The Airport Link Train offers great frequency, with trains every
10 minutes during peak times and allows passengers to reach Sydney Central
Station in as little as 13 minutes for under $14. Two separate train stations at
Sydney Airport serve both the International and Domestic Airport Terminals
making all stations on the Link train line accessible in under 27 minutes. For
passengers traveling to outlying areas of Sydney a variety of Airport Shuttle
companies and public buses provide service.
Sydney Airport Shuttle Options
Sydney Airport Train Options
Sydney Airport Taxi Options
Sydney Airport Bus Options
Sydney Airport Parking Options
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Parking Option
International Terminal
-Valet (Quantas T1)
-Short Stay
-Long Stay Valet
-Remote Long Term

Domestic Terminal
-Valet
-Short Stay
-Long Stay
Rates: Hourly / Daily
Connection to Terminals

YES - Walkable
YES - Walkable
YES - Walkable
NO - Shuttle Bus


YES - Walkable
YES - Walkable
NO - Shuttle Bus
Official SYD Parking Website:
www.sydneyairport.com.au/

SYD Airport Parking Options:
N/A
$14
N/A
N/A


$29
$14
N/A
$55*
$41
$41**
$24***


$59^
$46
$24^^
SYD Airport Transportation Options:
KST SYDNEY AIRPORTER SHUTTLE BUS
website: www.kst.com.au/airport.php

Frequency: Varies by time of day.

Reservation Required: YES*
*However regular pickup service at the Domestic & International
Terminals are available

Credit Cards Accepted: YES

Exact Change Required: NO

Tip Required: NO

Overall Ease of Use: GOOD

Where to Catch: Passengers arriving at SYD Sydney International
Airport should proceed to the KST Sydney Airporter buses with
distinctive Sydney Airporter Logo. Buses are available at the airport
roadway on the Arrivals Level. There are KST emplyees who will direct
passengers to the next available Shuttle Bus based upon their
destination.
Fares
one-way / return
$12.00 / $20.00
$12.00 / $20.00
$12.00 / $20.00
one-way / return
$13.00 / $22.00
$13.00 / $22.00
$13.00 / $22.00
Destination Guide
from Int'l Terminal
-Downtown Sydney City
-Kings Cross
-Darling Harbour
from Domestic Terminal
-Downtown Sydney City
-Kings Cross
-Darling Harbour
AIRPORT SHUTTLE NORTH
website: www.airportshuttlenorth.com
phone: 1300 505 100

Frequency: On Demand Service

Reservation Required: YES

Credit Cards Accepted: YES*
*Only by Phone/Fax/Email/Online
(Visa, Mastercard)

Exact Change Required: YES

Tip Required: NO

Overall Ease of Use: GOOD

Where to Catch: *
*Drivers will meet you inside of the Airport with a white placard. If
arriving at the International Terminal (Terminal 1) drivers meet
passengers at the McDonalds Restaurant next to Gate A. At
Terminals 2 or 3 drivers meet passengers inside the Terminals at the
baggage claim area next to carousel no. 5.
Fares*

$33 (+$3 Airport Exit Fee)
$35 (+$3 Airport Exit Fee)
$35 (+$3 Airport Exit Fee)
$58 (+$3 Airport Exit Fee)
$73 (+$3 Airport Exit Fee)
$35 (+$3 Airport Exit Fee)
$73 (+$3 Airport Exit Fee)
Destination Guide
from SYD Airport
-North Sydney
-Manly
-Chatswood
-Newport
-Whale Beach
-Queenscliff
-Hornsby
Destination Guide
to/from SYD Int'l Terminal (T1):
-Airport Domestic Terminal (T2/3):
-Sydney Central Station
-Museum Station
-St. James Station
-Circular Quay Station
-Wynyard Station
-Townhall Station
Approx.
Travel Time
3 mins.
13 mins.
17 mins.
19 mins.
23 mins.
25 mins.
27 mins.
SYDNEY AIRPORT LINK TRAIN
website: www.airportlink.com.au

Direct Airport Service: YES

Hours of Operation:
7days/week - (05:00 - 00:00)

Frequency: EXCELLENT*
*Every 10 mins. during peak times.
*Every 15 mins. during other times.

Reservation Required: NO

Exact Change Required: NO

Credit Cards Accepted: YES

Luggage OK?: YES

Overall Ease of Use: WORLD CLASS

Where to Catch: After arriving at SYD Sydney International Airport
passengers should follow signs to "TRAINS" on the Arrivals Level of
either the International Terminal (T1) or T2 & T3 (Domestic Terminals).
Both Terminal1 (International) and Terminals 2+3 (Domestic) have their
own Railway Stations that are each served by the Sydney Airport Link
Train which takes passengers directly to Downtown Sydney.
*FARE from the Domestic Terminal (T2/T3) Station is $13.40 / $20.00
Fares
one-way / return
-no charge
$13.80 / $20.80*
$14.20 / $21.60*
$14.20 / $21.60*
$14.20 / $21.60*
$14.20 / $21.60*
$14.20 / $21.60*
Destination Guide
-Downtown Sydney
-North Sydney
-Cronulla
-Manly
-Liverpool
-Parramatta
Fares*
$50
$65
$89
$103
$114
$165
*FARES listed are approximate.
TAXI COMPANIES serving SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
website: Official Sydney Airport taxi info website

Taxis Combined Svcs.
website: www.taxiscombined.com.au
phone: 133 300
Silver Service Fleet
website: www.silverservice.com.au
phone: 133 100
Legion Cabs
website: www.legioncabs.com.au
phone: 131 451
Premiere Cabs
website: www.premierecabs.com.au
phone: 131 017
St. George Cabs
website: www.stgeorgecabs.com.au
phone: 132 166

Frequency: GOOD

Tip Required: NO

Fare Determined by: TAXI METER

Exact Change Required: NO
(Taxi drivers make change for small bills)

Credit Cards Accepted: YES*
*Almost all Taxis Combined Co. cabs take credit cards.
Check with driver before departing.

Luggage Surcharge?: NO

Add'l Tolls/ Fees?:
$2.50 Airport Exit Fee

Where to Catch: After arriving at Sydney International Airport
passengers should proceed to the roadway directly outside of the
baggage claim area on the Arrivals Level.
Destination Guide
Westbound Bus from Int'l Terminal*
-Rockdale Station
-Bexley North Railway Station
-Campsie Railway Station
-Burnwood Railway Station

Eastbound Bus from Int'l Terminal**
-Randwick Racecourse
-Queens Park
-Bondi Junction Railway Station
Fares***
Int'l / Domestic
$3.00 / $4.00
$3.00 / $4.00
$4.00 / $4.80
$4.80 / $4.80
Approx. Travel
Time
11 mins.
20 mins.
29 mins.
40 mins.


44 mins.
51 mins.
56 mins.
STATE TRANSIT SYDNEY LOCAL AIRPORT BUS #400
website: www.sydneybuses.info/

Direct Airport Service: YES

Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 23:20
Saturday: 05:50 - 23:20
Sunday: 05:50 - 23:20

Exact Change Required: YES*
*Can also use a refillable card.

Credit Cards Accepted: NO

Luggage OK?: YES*
(Standard Bus Service)

Frequency: VERY GOOD*
*Buses run every 10-20 mins.

Overall Ease of Use: GOOD

Where to Catch: Bus 400 stops on the Arrivals Level at each
Terminal. The two bus stops at the Sydney International Airport are 8
minutes travel time apart.
Int'l / Domestic
$4.80 / $4.00
$4.80 / $4.00
$4.80 / $4.80
*Westbound buses leave first from the Domestic Terminal and then
head to the International Terminal. If leaving the Airport Domestic
Terminal on a Westbound Bus passengers should add an additional
8 minutes to travel times shown as they are listed from Int'l Terminal.

**Eastbound buses leave first from the International Terminal and
then head to the Domestic Terminal. If leaving the Airport Domestic
Terminal on a Eastbound Bus passengers should subtract an
additional 8 minutes to travel times shown as they are listed from
Int'l Terminal.

***The Route 400 Bus Fares vary depending upon the length of your
journey. Since the Sydney Airport International and Domestic
Terminals are in different "Fare Zones" the bus fare will vary
depending upon boarding location.
*2nd Day Rate is $37. 3rd/$30, $20 each add'l day.
**Add'l Days: 2nd/$28, 3rd/$10
***Add'l Days: 2nd/$11, 3rd/$14, 4th/$15, 5th-7th/$15

^Add'l Days: $51/day
^^Add'l Days: $11/day
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