Sydney (Kingsford Smith) International Airport (SYD)

This airport is one of the cleanest and most efficient i have been too. Once off the plane you have a short walk to immigration and customs and before you get there you have the chance to do some duty free shopping in the massive shop. Immigration are very good and make sure you fill out your card correctly and answer the questions truthfully - i know that may shoud obvious but they will come down so hard on people who dont complete them correctly and a fine is not the best way to start you hols! My bags took a matter of minutes to arrive and then i was through to start my hols - i went to pick up my hire car and the agents at the airport were first ...  Read the complete review

I arrived at Sydney airport on a working holiday, you get off the plane and are greeted by friendly immigration staff, the bags came after about 10 minutes which is really quick, I was greeted by the Agricultural affairs gentlemen and he asked if I had any food, I showed him my Bio Rumblers pot that was given on the plane and he was happy for me to have this which was great especially since it was Dairy. The image of Sydney airport was really nice and clean with blue olympic themed carpets. I entered into the warm December air at about 7:50am and it just felt funny after travelling half way around the world and walking around in a T-shirt at christmas. The ...  Read the complete review

Sydney's Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is a fine facility, with a logical layout, modern interior, and comfortable traveler friendly facilities. With public transport connections to the center of the city through both the 'Airport Link' trains and an Express Bus service, the 9km trip is only 20minutes or so away, depending on the mode of transpor used. The 'Airport Link' train line, which, after being built for the Olympics in 2000, has been dogged by severe underuse ever since (and has subsequently been passed like a hot potato from Government into the hands of a number of commercial operators) is probably the cheapest option. The trip to the ...  Read the complete review

The airport is six miles (9 km) south of the centre of Sydney. There is a traveler's information service in the arrivals hall open from 5:30 A.M. to 11 P.M. Taxis are available with metered fares. The fare to the center of Sydney is about 18-20 Australian dollars. Travel time ranges from 15 to 30 minutes. The bright green and gold State Transit Airport Express Bus leaves the airport for central Sydney every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the evening until 10:55. Stops include Central Station and others along the way. From Central Station you can take a taxi to your final destination. The fare is 10 Australian dollars and ...  Read the complete review