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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · Australia

4.0
1 review

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is the large international airport serving Sydney (Mascot), Australia.

It is one of 157 airports with scheduled passenger service in Australia. Below, travellers rate Sydney (Mascot) airport on cleanliness, security and immigration, staff, comfort, food and ground transport — the factors that shape the real terminal experience in Oceania.

The nearest airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is Sydney (LBH), about 42 km away, in the UTC+10 time zone.

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Did you know?

  1. 01

    Sydney Kingsford Smith is one of the world's oldest continuously operating commercial airports — services began at the site in 1920.

  2. 02

    The airport is famously close to central Sydney — a taxi ride to the CBD takes around 15–20 minutes outside of peak hours, and the airport train reaches Central Station in 13 minutes.

  3. 03

    Because of the tight fit between the airport, Botany Bay and the surrounding suburbs, Sydney operates strict overnight noise curfews (usually 23:00–06:00) that ripple through the wider Australian schedule.

How travellers rate Sydney (Mascot)

Cleanliness4.0
Security & immigration4.0
Staff4.0
Comfort & facilities4.0
Food & shopping4.0
Access & transit3.0

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4/ 5

Harbour city welcome

Charlotte W.LeisureTerminal T1
Pros

Clean, well run international terminal with good food and friendly, efficient staff.

Cons

The train link into the city is handy but the station access fees feel steep.

Sydney's international terminal made for a relaxed start to my Australian trip, with tidy halls and staff who were genuinely welcoming. There's a nice spread of food and the place never felt overwhelming. The train into the city is quick, though I was a little surprised by the cost at the gate.

4/5
Cleanliness
4/5
Security & immigration
4/5
Staff
4/5
Comfort & facilities
4/5
Food & shopping
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Access & transit

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport — FAQ

Where is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?+

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is located in Sydney (Mascot), Australia (Oceania), at coordinates -33.9461, 151.1770.

What is the airport code for Sydney (Mascot)?+

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport uses the IATA code SYD and the ICAO code YSSY.

How do travellers rate Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?+

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport has an average traveller score of 4.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews on Flight-Review.com.

How long is security at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?+

Travellers rate security and passport control at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport 4.0 out of 5 — good. Real wait times vary by terminal and time of day.

How do you get from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to the city centre?+

Travellers rate ground transport, parking and connections at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport 3.0 out of 5 — mixed. Options usually include rail, bus, taxi and parking.

Is the food and shopping good at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?+

Reviewers rate food, drink and shopping at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport 4.0 out of 5 — good.

Is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport a good airport for a layover?+

With comfort and facilities at 4.0 out of 5 and an overall score of 4.0 out of 5, reviewers rate Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport as good for layovers.