Kingsford Smith, Sydney (SYD)

An airport in Sydney, Australia. IATA code SYD. ICAO code YSSY. Terminals 1, 2 and 3.

On Flyteller:

Departures and arrivals
The map, with 252 places inside it, 90 of them to eat and drink
Walking routes along its mapped corridors
Queue times, live from the airport
Essentials, each fact with the page it came from: getting there and away; lounges; facilities; terminals and airlines; at security

The airport’s own website: www.sydneyairport.com.au

Quick answers

Is there food after security at Kingsford Smith?

Yes. The map has 56 places to eat or drink after security.

Does Kingsford Smith show its queue times live?

Yes, on its own website. This page shows them too, live.

How do I get to Kingsford Smith by public transport?

Sydney Trains T8 Airport line, Route 350, Route 420 and Terminal Transfer Bus (T-Bus).

How many terminals does Kingsford Smith have?

3: T1, T2 and T3.

Flyteller’s map · checked Thu 24 Sept · sydneyairport.com.au · en.wikivoyage.org · checked Thu 24 Sept

Getting there and away

Sydney Trains T8 Airport line: the city centre (Platform 1, towards City Circle) · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Route 350: Maroubra / Mascot station · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Route 420: Burwood via Banksia station · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Taxi to city centre: Sydney CBD · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Ridehailing (Uber etc.) · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Inter-terminal train (T1 to T2/T3): Domestic / International stations · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Terminal Transfer Bus (T-Bus): between T1 and T2/T3 · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Inter-terminal taxi: between T1 and T2/T3 · Source: en.wikivoyage.org
Bus: Sydney Bus route 400 runs to a timetable between Bondi Junction and Eastgardens, calling at set stops on the Arrivals Level of Terminals 1 and 3 on the way. Boarding needs a paper ticket or a reusable Opal card. The Sydney Buses website covers this route and other Sydney Buses services. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
Car hire: On the Arrivals level of both terminals, car hire comes from Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
Shuttle: Redy2Go and Mozio offer door-to-door rides, shared or private, linking the airport with the Sydney metropolitan area. Book ahead on each firm’s website, or ask at a Sydney Airport Travel Desk in the Arrivals area of Terminals 1 or 2. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026

Lounges

Air New Zealand Lounge: Terminal T1 International, near gate 59 · 06:00 - 21:00 daily · Source: sydneyairport.com.au
Emirates Airlines Lounge: Terminal T1, near gate 58 · 04:00 - 07:20 and 16:10 - 20:15 daily · Source: sydneyairport.com.au
Qantas International First Lounge: Terminal T1, Mezzanine level · 05:00 - 22:00 daily · Source: sydneyairport.com.au
Qantas International Business Lounge: Terminal T1, Mezzanine level · 05:00 - 22:00 daily · Source: sydneyairport.com.au
Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge: Terminal T1, near gate 59 · 05:00 - 18:00 daily (currently) · Source: sydneyairport.com.au
The Centurion Lounge: Terminal T1 departures, near Gates 50-63 · present eligible American Express Card and same-day boarding pass · 06:00 - 22:00 daily · Source: sydneyairport.com.au
The House: Terminal T1 International · pay to use, pre-booked or purchased on the day at reception · 05:00 - 22:00 daily · Source: sydneyairport.com.au
Skyteam Lounge: Terminal T1 departure level, adjacent to Gate 24 · walk in rate available to non-SkyTeam customers · Monday: 06:00 - 15:00, 17:30 - 22:00 · Source: sydneyairport.com.au
Plaza Premium Departures Lounge: Terminal after security near Gate 25-26 · walk-in accepted, Priority Pass/LoungeKey accepted · 06:00 - 22:00 · Source: sydneyairport.com.au
Plaza Premium Arrivals Lounge: Terminal inside Aerotel, Arrivals B, non-restricted area · walk-ins accepted · Source: sydneyairport.com.au
Virgin Australia Lounge: Terminal Terminal 2 · Source: en.wikipedia.org
REX Lounge: Terminal Near Gate G2, airside in Domestic Departures, Terminal 2 · After security · Lounge membership programmes • Paying at the door, for holders of a REX Airlines ticket · Set by REX Airlines flight times, usually 05:30 AM – 09:00 PM · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026

Facilities

lost_property: Lost, delayed or damaged baggage contact points via ground handling agencies · Source: sydneyairport.com.au
opening_hours: Sydney Airport does not stay open 24 hours: Terminal 1 (International) opens 2:30 AM – 11:00 PM and Terminals 2 & 3 (Domestic) 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM. It shuts overnight and sleeping in the terminal is forbidden, so late-night arrivals and early-morning flyers have limited overnight access. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
left_luggage: SmarteCarte provides bag storage and lockers in Terminal 1 (International arrivals level, Exit A, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM), Terminal 2 (Domestic departures by Gate 49, 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM) and Terminal 3 (Domestic arrivals level, 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM). · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
charging: Airside, there are charging stations close to the gates, and some have cables built in for Android and Apple devices, though what is available differs between areas. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
showers: Showers are free, though users need their own towel and toiletries. Confirmed spots include Terminal 1 (International) airside near Gates 24 (men only), 31 and 51, and Terminal 1 landside on Level 3. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026
wifi: Sydney Airport has free Wi-Fi; the network is “FreeWifi@SYD”. After connecting, fill in the survey that pops up, go through the terms and conditions, then click “Proceed”. · From Sleeping in Airports; latest report 2026

Terminals and airlines

T1: Qantas, Oneworld members, SkyTeam members (Pier B), Virgin Australia and partners (Pier C), Star Alliance members (Pier C) · Source: en.wikipedia.org
T2: Jetstar, Link Airways, Virgin Australia · Source: en.wikipedia.org

At security

Security lanes currently closed, will re-open at stated time (live status snippet) · Source: sydneyairport.com.au

Updated 2026-09-24