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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is an airport serving Sydney, Australia.

· 80 departures on the board
  • 06:00
    FJ914
    Nandi(NAN)
    Gate 63
    On time
  • 06:00
    QF500
    Brisbane(BNE)
    Gate 2
    On time
  • 06:00
    JQ501
    Melbourne(MEL)
    Gate A55
    On time
  • 06:00
    JQ400
    Coolangatta(OOL)
    Gate A39
    On time
  • 06:00
    JQ810
    Brisbane(BNE)
    Gate A49
    On time
  • 06:00
    EK415
    Dubai(DXB)
    Gate 57
    On time
  • 06:05
    JQ784
    Maroochydore(MCY)
    Gate A35
    On time
  • 06:10
    JQ950
    Cairns(CNS)
    Gate A59
    On time
  • 06:15
    JQ39
    Denpasar(DPS)
    Gate 53
    On time
  • 06:15
    JQ221
    Queenstown International(ZQN)
    Gate 56
    On time
  • 06:20
    JQ203
    Auckland(AKL)
    Gate 54
    On time
  • 06:25
    QF405
    Melbourne(MEL)
    Gate 3
    On time

About SYD Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is Australia’s busiest gateway, with T1 handling international flights and T2/T3 serving domestic services. It is a major hub for Qantas, with strong operations by Virgin Australia and Jetstar, linking Sydney to popular destinations such as Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland, Singapore and Los Angeles. Passengers can use an online flight board for real-time arrivals and departures, helping plan check-in, transfers and pick-ups at this busy Mascot airport, just a short train or taxi ride from central Sydney.

Where flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport do not go every day

Airlines fly daily to 59 destinations from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport; another 27 are served only on certain days of the week. Most destinations are reachable on Thursday (77); fewest on Saturday (70).

DestinationDeparture daysDeparts
Toowoomba (WTB)NZ · MU · QFMon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun11:55
Mildura (MQL)QFMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun08:55 / 18:20
Alice Springs (ASP)QFMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun09:55
Bangalore (BLR)QFMon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun09:05
Moruya (MYA)ZLMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun18:25
Narrandera (NRA)ZLMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun14:05
Avarua (RAR)JQMon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun21:30
Bendigo (BXG)QFMon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun10:25
Hervey Bay (HVB)JQMon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun12:00
Cooma (OOM)QFMon, Thu, Fri11:00 +2
Port-vila (VLI)JQMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat10:30
Phuket (HKT)JQMon, Wed, Thu, Sat13:05
Hamilton (HLZ)JQMon, Tue, Thu, Sat07:05
Johannesburg (JNB)QFMon, Wed, Thu, Sat09:35
Broome (BME)QFTue, Thu, Sat08:40 / 10:15
Osaka (KIX)JQTue, Thu, Sat11:00
Nanjing (NKG)MUWed, Fri, Sun10:05
Norfolk Island (NLK)QFWed, Fri, Sun09:55
Noumea (NOU)QFWed, Sat, Sun08:45
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)JQTue, Thu, Sun15:10

Another 7 destinations operate less often.

Carrier timetable as of July 27, 2026, for the current scheduling season. Individual charter and seasonal services may be missing or incomplete.

How do I get to and from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?

Sydney Airport is close to the city and is commonly reached by the Airport Link train, which connects the terminals with central Sydney and the wider rail network. Public buses serve nearby suburbs, while taxis and ride-hailing use signed ranks and pickup areas. Car rental desks, parking, hotel shuttles and private transfers are also available, with road travel times varying heavily in peak traffic.

How do the terminals work at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?

The airport has three main passenger terminals: T1 for international flights and T2 and T3 for domestic services. T1 is separate from the domestic precinct, so allow extra time if connecting between international and domestic flights. Check-in, bag drop, security and passport control locations vary by airline and destination, and domestic transfers may be easier when both flights use the same terminal area.

Tips for flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney is a major hub and can be busy during morning, evening and holiday peaks, so arrive early, especially for international departures. Have travel documents ready and allow time for security, outbound passport control and Australian biosecurity checks on arrival. If changing terminals, confirm the transfer process with your airline and leave a buffer for baggage collection, recheck and traffic or train waiting times.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is SYD.

The ICAO code for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is YSSY.

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is located in Sydney, Australia.

The local time zone at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is Australia/Sydney (GMT+10).

About 1,159 scheduled departures were counted at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Based on the current departures board at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), scheduled flights are operated by Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Emirates, and Air New Zealand.

As of the carrier timetable for July 27, 2026, daily flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport serve 59 destinations. Another 27 are available only on selected days — for example Toowoomba on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, Mildura on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and Alice Springs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Destinations on the current departures board at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) include Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Brisbane, Coolangatta, and Auckland.

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Sydney, Australia · GMT+10

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