Sydney International Airport (T1)

Important Information

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At a Glance

Location: 10km (6 miles) south of the city in Mascot.

Qantas flights:
There are 3 terminals in Sydney
T1 - Sydney International Terminal:
Qantas flights QF1-QF399, oneworld flights and Jetstar International flights operate from this terminal.
T2 - Sydney Domestic Airport:
QantasLink flights QF1600 and above and Jetstar domestic flights operate from this terminal.
T3 - Qantas Sydney Domestic Airport:
Qantas Domestic flights QF400-QF1599 operate from this terminal.
Note: QantasLink Canberra departures and arrivals operate from this terminal.

Departure information:

Ticket Counter
Located on the Departures Level (Level 1) next to check-in counter B.
Open from 5.30am to 9.45pm.
Check-in
Check-in is located on the Departures Level (Level 1).
Economy check-in is available from various counters. Check your flights' counter number on the information screens located throughout the check-in area.
Business and Qantas Club passenger check-in is available at the northern side of check-in counter D.
First, Platinum, Chairmans Lounge and oneworld Emerald passengers can access the First Class Check-in Suite located at the end of check-in counter D.
Group check-in is located on the Departures Level (Level 1) at the southern side of check-in counter E.
Passengers travelling on a Domestic sector of an International flight check your flights' counter number on the information screens.

Transfer between Terminals: Transferring from T1 (International Airport) to T2 and T3 (Domestic Airports):
After you clear customs, recheck your baggage at the Seamless Transfer Check-in counters and then board the shuttle bus for the Domestic terminal.* The shuttle bus service is available to passengers that are travelling or have travelled on a Qantas flight (including codeshare flights) or oneworld flight. It operates from 6am to 12noon every 10 minutes and from 12noon until 9.40pm every 20 minutes. The bus arrives at T3 opposite Gate 1. Check the screens for departure gate information.
Transferring from T2 and T3 (Domestic Airports) to T1 (International Airport):
The Transfer Lounge is located airside (after passing through the security check point), opposite Gate 1 in T3. A shuttle bus service is available to passengers that are travelling or have travelled on a Qantas flight (including codeshare flights^) or oneworld flight. The shuttle buses operate every 10-20 minutes from 6am to 9.40pm. On arrival at T1 proceed up the escalator, through immigration and security to your departure gate. If you do not have a boarding pass for your International flight, proceed to the check-in counters.
Transferring between T3 and T2 (Domestic Airports):
Walking is the best method and takes approximately 7 minutes. Simply follow the pedestrian walkways and directional signs through the car park or through the airport train tunnel link.

Arrival Information: Baggage carousels are in the Arrivals area located on the ground floor. Baggage Services has a counter located on the Arrivals Level (Ground floor) near the glass lifts.
Open from 6am to 10pm.

Qantas Club: Located in the Departures lounge at Pier B.
Open from 5.15am until the last flight departure.

First Lounge: The new First Lounge is now open. The Marc Newson designed lounge features a restaurant and chair-side dining with a menu created by Neil Perry, spa treatment rooms and showers, library, business facilities and a concierge service.

Website: www.sydneyairport.com.au

* Non-Qantas and non-oneworld passengers transferring to a Qantas, QantasLink or Jetstar domestic flight between 6.30am and 9.30am proceed to the Seamless Transfer area where you will be directed to a dedicated bus bay outside the terminal for your transfer to the Domestic terminal. The bus arrives at T3 next to the Group check-in area. Proceed to check-in with your baggage.
^ Subject to interline agreement.

Getting to and from the Airport

Transport Details

Car The airport is approximately a 30 minute drive from the city.
Visit Sydney Airport website for current car parking rates.

Taxis Approximately A$35 to the city. An airport toll of A$2 applies.

Buses Sydney buses operate services to Sydney city and surrounding airport suburbs.

Train Trains depart regularly to the city. Access to the train station is from the Arrivals hall at the northern end of the terminal. For more information visit AirportLink.

Car rentals Visit our cars section to make a booking.

Qantas Drive To travel to or from the airport via limousine, contact Qantas Drive to make a booking.

Valet Parking Available at Sydney International Terminal (T1), visit Valet Parking for current rates.

Transport	Details
Car	The airport is approximately a 30 minute drive from the city. Visit Sydney Airport website for current car parking rates.
Taxis	Approximately A$35 to the city. An airport toll of A$2 applies.
Buses	Sydney buses operate services to Sydney city and surrounding airport suburbs.
Train	Trains depart regularly to the city. Access to the train station is from the Arrivals hall at the northern end of the terminal. For more information visit AirportLink.
Car rentals	Visit our cars section to make a booking.
Qantas Drive	To travel to or from the airport via limousine, contact Qantas Drive to make a booking.
Valet Parking	Available at Sydney International Terminal (T1), visit Valet Parking for current rates.

Airport Facilities and Services

Facilities Details

Toilets Located throughout the airport.
Disabled toilet facilities are also available.

Showers Located throughout the airport. Showers are free. There is no towel or soap vending service.

Baby change rooms Located throughout the airport.
Microwaves are also available.

Post office Australia Post is located on the Departures level next to Counter C.
Post boxes are located at Piers B and C.

Internet Internet facilities are located throughout the terminal.
Wireless access is available. Visit Sydney Airport Wireless Access for more information.

Currency exchange Located throughout the airport.

Public telephones Located throughout the airport.

ATMs Located throughout the airport.

Tourism Information The Information counter is located in the Arrivals hall.

Medical Centre Located on Level 2. Open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and from 8am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Closed on Public Holidays.

Baggage trolleys Trolley hire is available throughout the airport.
Cost is A$4 per trolley (coins only) for departing passengers, and free for arriving passengers.

Baggage Storage Located at the northern end of the Arrivals Hall and is operated by SmarteCarte.
Prices start at A$7.

Baggage Strapping Located in the Departures Hall.
Prices start at A$8.

Facilities	Details
Toilets	Located throughout the airport. Disabled toilet facilities are also available.
Showers	Located throughout the airport. Showers are free. There is no towel or soap vending service.
Baby change rooms	Located throughout the airport. Microwaves are also available.
Post office	Australia Post is located on the Departures level next to Counter C. Post boxes are located at Piers B and C.
Internet	Internet facilities are located throughout the terminal. Wireless access is available. Visit Sydney Airport Wireless Access for more information.
Currency exchange	Located throughout the airport.
Public telephones	Located throughout the airport.
ATMs	Located throughout the airport.
Tourism Information	The Information counter is located in the Arrivals hall.
Medical Centre	Located on Level 2. Open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and from 8am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Closed on Public Holidays.
Baggage trolleys	Trolley hire is available throughout the airport. Cost is A$4 per trolley (coins only) for departing passengers, and free for arriving passengers.
Baggage Storage	Located at the northern end of the Arrivals Hall and is operated by SmarteCarte. Prices start at A$7.
Baggage Strapping	Located in the Departures Hall. Prices start at A$8.

Information is correct as of 26 July 2007.
Times and prices quoted are a guide only.


Location:	10km (6 miles) south of the city in Mascot.
Qantas flights:	There are 3 terminals in Sydney T1 - Sydney International Terminal: Qantas flights QF1-QF399, oneworld flights and Jetstar International flights operate from this terminal. T2 - Sydney Domestic Airport: QantasLink flights QF1600 and above and Jetstar domestic flights operate from this terminal. T3 - Qantas Sydney Domestic Airport: Qantas Domestic flights QF400-QF1599 operate from this terminal. Note: QantasLink Canberra departures and arrivals operate from this terminal.
Departure information:	Ticket Counter Located on the Departures Level (Level 1) next to check-in counter B. Open from 5.30am to 9.45pm. Check-in Check-in is located on the Departures Level (Level 1). Economy check-in is available from various counters. Check your flights' counter number on the information screens located throughout the check-in area. Business and Qantas Club passenger check-in is available at the northern side of check-in counter D. First, Platinum, Chairmans Lounge and oneworld Emerald passengers can access the First Class Check-in Suite located at the end of check-in counter D. Group check-in is located on the Departures Level (Level 1) at the southern side of check-in counter E. Passengers travelling on a Domestic sector of an International flight check your flights' counter number on the information screens.
Transfer between Terminals:	Transferring from T1 (International Airport) to T2 and T3 (Domestic Airports): After you clear customs, recheck your baggage at the Seamless Transfer Check-in counters and then board the shuttle bus for the Domestic terminal.* The shuttle bus service is available to passengers that are travelling or have travelled on a Qantas flight (including codeshare flights) or oneworld flight. It operates from 6am to 12noon every 10 minutes and from 12noon until 9.40pm every 20 minutes. The bus arrives at T3 opposite Gate 1. Check the screens for departure gate information. Transferring from T2 and T3 (Domestic Airports) to T1 (International Airport): The Transfer Lounge is located airside (after passing through the security check point), opposite Gate 1 in T3. A shuttle bus service is available to passengers that are travelling or have travelled on a Qantas flight (including codeshare flights^) or oneworld flight. The shuttle buses operate every 10-20 minutes from 6am to 9.40pm. On arrival at T1 proceed up the escalator, through immigration and security to your departure gate. If you do not have a boarding pass for your International flight, proceed to the check-in counters. Transferring between T3 and T2 (Domestic Airports): Walking is the best method and takes approximately 7 minutes. Simply follow the pedestrian walkways and directional signs through the car park or through the airport train tunnel link.
Arrival Information:	Baggage carousels are in the Arrivals area located on the ground floor. Baggage Services has a counter located on the Arrivals Level (Ground floor) near the glass lifts. Open from 6am to 10pm.
Qantas Club:	Located in the Departures lounge at Pier B. Open from 5.15am until the last flight departure.
First Lounge:	The new First Lounge is now open. The Marc Newson designed lounge features a restaurant and chair-side dining with a menu created by Neil Perry, spa treatment rooms and showers, library, business facilities and a concierge service.
Website:	www.sydneyairport.com.au