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Sydney Airport
The Kingsford Smith Airport is the main international and domestic airport. It
is about 10 kilometres (6 miles) south-west of the Central Business District and
Sydney Harbour. For direct bus transport from the airport to your hotel or catch
the train for a 13 minute trip to Central Station.
Sydney Airport – Australia’s busiest and most important commercial airport – was
opened in 1920 and is one of the oldest continuously operating airports in the
world.
Although the busiest airport in Australia, Sydney Airport covers just 880
hectares on the northern shoreline of Botany Bay, and thus occupies the smallest
land area of any of the capital city airport.
The airport is a dynamic economic hub, requiring the services of some 500
businesses and organisations to meet the needs of airport. It is also one of the
major employers in Sydney, directly providing an estimated 62,000 jobs and a
further 108,400 jobs through flow-on effects.
Sydney Airport also generates approximately A$6.6 billion in economic benefits
to New South Wales. International visitors using Sydney Airport spend about
A$2.6 billion annually in the Sydney area.
It has three international and two domestic terminals.
Airport Link
This rail service runs from approximately 5:00am
until midnight seven days a week, to and from the Domestic and International
Terminals and all City Circle railway stations.
Public Transport
Sydney has a large and well run Government public transport system. Web sites
offer extensive information on: Bus services, Bus maps, Ferry services, Ferry
maps, City Rail train services and maps, Country Link rail services.
Buses
Sydney Buses operates an extensive network of bus services throughout the City.
The main bus terminals are located at Circular Quay, Wynyard, Town Hall and
Central Station.
Information about Sydney Bus services is available from:
- The bus kiosks at Circular Quay
- Wynyard Station and Queen Victoria Building
- The Sydney Transport Infoline 131 500
Trains
Metropolitan Services
CityRail has a large range of leisure and tourist tickets to get you where you
want to go. You can travel around the City centre on the City Circle Line
(Circular Quay, Wynyard, Town Hall, Central, Museum and St James Stations).
There is also a station at Martin Place. Ticket vending machines are open 24
hours. Information about CityRail services is available from:
- The train ticket booths at Circular Quay and Central Stations
- The Sydney Transport Infoline 131 500
- The CityRail website.
CityHopper
Unlimited all day rail travel in the area bounded by Kings Cross, North Sydney
and Redfern.
SydneyPass
The Sydneypass (available for three, five, and seven days) provides unlimited
travel for the duration of the ticket on all CityRail trains within a bounded
area, on Sydney Buses and on all Ferries, including premium services and
cruises.
DayTripper
DayTripper is an all-in-one day ticket that provides access to all three modes
of transport in Sydney. Ticket holders can utilise all regular Sydney Buses,
Sydney Ferries and CityRail Suburban Services within a bounded area.
Tickets for the above are sold at most CityRail ticket offices and State Transit
sales outlets. SydneyPass may also be bought on State Transit tourist services,
including all Explorer and Airport Express buses.
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Light Rail
Metro Light Rail is Sydney's newest transport system. Modern trams run from
historic Central Station through vibrant Chinatown and Darling Harbour to the
Star City Casino, the Sydney Fish Markets and Wentworth Park 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. Information about services is available from the Metro Light
Rail Infoline 02 9285 5600.
Monorail
The monorail has a fabulous "city" loop with eight stops throughout the CBD. The
monorail leaves every 3-5 minutes and it takes approximately 15 minutes to do
the circuit. Single trips or day passes can be purchased at every station.
Information about services is available from the Monorail Infoline 02 9285 5600.
Taxis
There is an abundance of taxis that can be hailed down from the street, or
engaged at ranks at Circular Quay, Wynyard Station, and Town Hall Station. If
you wish to book a cab, ask your hotel concierge.
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