Sydney

Driving Directions

Most routes to the airport are signposted; these signs indicate the most direct route to the airport. Travellers should visit the airport's website for detailed driving directions from specific areas in Sydney.

Car Hire

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Redspot and Thrifty are all represented at the airport, with offices on the arrivals levels of both domestic and international terminals.

Public Transport

Bus: Sydney Buses (tel: 131 500; www.sydneybuses.info) operates a bus route between Bondi Junction and Burwood which includes the T1 International and T3 Domestic Terminals. The bus stops on the arrivals level of each of these terminals are clearly marked. Many shuttle bus companies provide a service between the airport and most Sydney suburbs and regional areas; these need to be booked in advance. Many hotels provide a transfer service for their guests. Taxi: Each terminal has its own sheltered taxi rank. A taxi rank is located outside the mid-point of the Arrivals hall in T1 International Terminal (journey time to city centre: 30 minutes). Companies include Taxis Combined Services (tel: 133 300; www.taxiscombined.com.au), Silver Service Fleet (tel: 133 100; www.silverservice.com.au), Legion Cabs (tel: 131 451; www.legioncabs.com.au), Premier Cabs (tel: 131 017; www.premiercabs.com.au) and St George Cabs (tel: 132 166; www.stgeorgecabs.com.au).
 
Rail: An Airport Link (tel: (02) 8337 8417; www.airportlink.com.au) rail service connects T1 International Terminal, T2 Domestic Terminal, T3 Qantas Terminal, central Sydney and the Sydney suburbs. Airport Link stations are located at all terminals. Trains run to the Sydney Town Hall (journey time: 13 minutes). Tickets can be purchased on-line.

Car Parking

The airport has three car parks. The T1 International Terminal Car Park is located on the Arrivals level of the T1 International Terminal. Domestic multi-storey and long-term car parks are also available. The Long-Term Car Park can be accessed via Ross Smith Avenue from General Holmes Drive or Sir Reginald Ansett Drive; follow the signs to the car park located near the heliport; there are regular courtesy shuttles to the terminals. Valet parking is also available.