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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

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· 80 departures on the board
  • 06:00
    JQ400
    Coolangatta(OOL)
    Gate A57
    On time
  • 06:00
    JQ501
    Melbourne(MEL)
    Gate A39
    On time
  • 06:00
    JQ810
    Brisbane(BNE)
    Gate A49
    On time
  • 06:00
    11:00
    MU562
    Shanghai(PVG)
    Gate 34
    Delayed by 1140m
  • 06:00
    VA901
    Brisbane(BNE)
    Gate A41
    On time
  • 06:00
    QF500
    Brisbane(BNE)
    Gate 3
    On time
  • 06:00
    EK415
    Dubai(DXB)
    Gate 57
    On time
  • 06:00
    QF401
    Melbourne(MEL)
    Gate 9
    On time
  • 06:00
    QF641
    Perth(PER)
    Gate 4
    On time
  • 06:05
    JQ784
    Maroochydore(MCY)
    Gate A33
    On time
  • 06:05
    VA800
    Melbourne(MEL)
    Gate 42
    On time
  • 06:10
    JQ950
    Cairns(CNS)
    Gate A58
    On time
  • 06:15
    JQ39
    Denpasar(DPS)
    Gate 56
    On time
  • 06:15
    VA549
    Perth(PER)
    Gate A31
    On time
  • 06:15
    FJ914
    Nandi(NAN)
    Gate 53
    On time
  • 06:25
    QF731
    Adelaide(ADL)
    Gate 12
    On time
  • 06:25
    QF405
    Melbourne(MEL)
    Gate 2
    On time
  • 06:25
    JQ760
    Adelaide(ADL)
    Gate A54
    On time
  • 06:30
    VA905
    Brisbane(BNE)
    Gate A32
    On time
  • 06:30
    VA804
    Melbourne(MEL)
    Gate 45
    Cancelled
  • 06:45
    JQ912
    Townsville(TSV)
    Gate A56
    On time
  • 06:45
    JQ719
    Hobart(HBA)
    Gate A35
    On time
  • 06:55
    ZL6852
    Dubbo(DBO)
    On time
  • 07:00
    QF504
    Brisbane(BNE)
    Gate 6
    On time
  • 07:00
    VA909
    Brisbane(BNE)
    Gate A38
    On time
  • 07:00
    VA808
    Melbourne(MEL)
    Gate A34
    On time
  • 07:05
    JQ505
    Melbourne(MEL)
    Gate A52
    On time
  • 07:05
    JQ456
    Ballina Byron Bay(BNK)
    Gate A59
    On time
  • 07:10
    NZ7458
    Canberra(CBR)
    Gate 17
    On time
  • 07:10
    VA505
    Coolangatta(OOL)
    Gate A42
    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.

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 Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, and Emirates.

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

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.

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

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