Sydney Airport Arrivals |SYD| International & Domestic

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Unpredictable circumstances might affect the flight schedule and cause a delay of several hours. Therefore, when you book a flight to SYD Airport, consider receiving all the updates on your flight status in advance. We have provided the information on your flight to Mascot below.

Flight alerts

Certain factors (including unexpected weather changes) can significantly impact the flight schedule. As a result, you may have to wait for hours to pick up a friend or loved one from their flight. Thus, it is always a good idea to be constantly updated with Sydney Airport arrival information. You can get the latest updates within a matter of minutes via our easy and quick alert system.

This tool provides timely notifications about any changes in the travel schedule. The only thing you need to do is enter your email address and flight number in the online table below.

Mascot Airport COVID-19 testing

Since January 5, 2023, passengers who enter Australia from China and in particular, Macau and Hong Kong, are required to take the Sydney Airport rapid COVID test. The test must be taken within 48 hours before the scheduled time of their arrival to SYD, and travellers must provide proof of their negative result.

The same policy applies to all travellers arriving at SYD on either a direct flight or a flight which has a stopover in a different country before landing in Australia. The acceptable tests include a negative COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) and Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAT). They must include Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests. Passengers must take the PCR test at Sydney Airport within 48 hours before their departure.

If you are entering Australia from a destination other than China, you do not have to provide evidence of a negative test. However, some countries, vessel operators, and airlines might require a test result at the check-in desk before allowing you to board the flight. Therefore, you ought to check the entry policies of your destination or transiting country before leaving for the airport.

International arrivals

Sydney International Airport is the busiest airport in Australia and its main gateway. Moreover, on the worldwide scale, it is the oldest continually working commercial airport. Currently, SYD directly serves 43 international destinations. Most of the plane arrivals and departures at Sydney Airport pass through Terminal 1.

Once you enter Mascot Airport, a variety of services become available to you. These include post office, baggage storage, medical centre, conference rooms, etc. We have provided details on all the services accessible to passengers upon Sydney Airport Australia arrivals below.

International Terminal 1 services

The majority of international flights pass through SYD Airport’s Terminal 1. There, a variety of services are available to travellers upon their arrival at the airport. We have listed below the facilities accessible to you upon Sydney International Airport arrivals in Terminal 1:

• Plane spotting
• Post Office
• Medical centre
• Lounges
• Assistance Animal Relief Area
• Baggage storage by Smarte Carte
• Conference and meeting rooms
• Excess Baggage and Airline Services

Visa options at Kingsford Smith Airport

To enter Australia by air, all travellers must possess a valid visa. For more details about the visa-related policies at SYD, visit the website of the Department of Home Affairs. Keep in mind that there are several visa options available depending on your travel needs:

• Visit and tourism visa applies to your journey if you are going to enter Australia for unpaid business-visitor activities, personal or working holidays.
• Study visa is available for those who enter the country for academic purposes or are going to train or accompany a young student.
• Work visa applies to passengers arriving in Australia for short- or long-term working holidays, investment, business, skilled, and sponsored holidays.
• Join partner or family visa is suitable for you if you enter the country to join your partner or family member, who either possesses Australian citizenship or is already a visa holder, permanent resident, or citizen of New Zealand.
• Permanent visa is available for those travelling to Australia to become its permanent residents.
• Humanitarian or refugee visa is suitable for those who travel to the country under humanitarian and refugee programs.
• Long-stay visa applies to you if you are already in Australia and seeking options to stay there for a longer period.
• Other visa options are available for passengers who enter the country for purposes such as medical treatment, bridging, resident and former resident return, crew authority, and others.

On the Australian governmental website, you will learn more about the conditions and prices of various types of visas enabling passengers to visit Australia.

Tips on arrivals at Mascot | Prohibited items

There are a few important things to keep in mind in order to successfully proceed with your baggage at SYD. Consider the limits on the amount of liquids, gels, aerosols, and powders that you can bring with you onboard.

First, an unlimited number of containers with inorganic powders is permitted per person, if the total volume does not exceed 350 millilitres. But, restrictions do apply to such powders as salt scrubs, salt, sand, certain powdered deodorants, and talcum powders.

In terms of organic powders, SYD restrictions do not apply to powdered food, protein powder, coffee, and powdered baby formula. Next, travellers should keep in mind the limits on carrying aerosols, gels, and liquids onboard.

These items include perfumes, conditioners, mouthwash, shampoo, deodorants, sunscreen sprays, hairspray, shaving cream, lip gloss, hairstyling gels, yoghurts, peanut butter, and others. You must not carry them in containers larger than 100 grams or 100 millilitres. The same policy applies to partially filled containers.

Pick-up options for international flights

There are several Sydney Airport arrivals pick-up options available to passengers on the Arrivals level outside of Terminals 2 and 3. At each of these terminals, you will find two kerbside spaces. We have provided more details on the pick-up service at SYD below.

• Rideshare zone serves international landings. The service provides e-TAG access and is available within a two-minute walk away from the international Terminal 1. For as cheap as AU$4, you will find the most convenient public transportation there. To proceed with transfer, drivers and passengers should head for the green “Rideshare” sign.
• Public Pick-up zone is another transportation area that is available within a five-minute walking distance away from Terminal 1. To get there, follow the Public Pick-up signs upon exiting the Arrivals Hall. The Sydney International Airport arrivals pick-up service is free of charge for the first 15 minutes of the trip.
• Accessible Pick-up zone provides SYD passengers with transport spaces on the Arrivals level of the airport. Also, the facility has two set-down spaces with wheelchair ramps available for customers.

Domestic arrivals

At Kingsford Smith, Terminals 2 and 3 handle domestic flights:

• Terminal 2 (T2) is the biggest domestic terminal in Australia. It operates flights by Virgin, Tiger, Jetstar, and Regional Express (REX).
• Terminal 3 (T3) is available in the north-eastern part adjacent to T2. It also shares an underground train station with Terminal 2. Terminal 3 serves QantasLink flights by Qantas. Moreover, it offers a view of Mascot Airport’s apron which is especially helpful for plane-spotters.

Baggage allowance upon arriving at Domestic Airport

When packing for your SYD flight, make sure to consider important baggage-related policies. To begin with, on domestic flights, you can carry onboard as many liquids, powders, gels, and aerosols as you need. However, there are still a few items passengers must not carry in their hand baggage.

The list of prohibited items at SYD includes sporting equipment, kitchen utensils, and other objects that have sharp edges and points capable of causing harm to other passengers. If you are not sure whether a certain item is restricted onboard, contact your airline for this information.

Next, SYD baggage policies forbid passengers to carry weapons and dangerous goods that can be explosive, magnetic or flammable. Again, if you are ever in doubt about whether certain items are acceptable to pack in your hand baggage, you can always clarify this with your airline.

Services in Domestic Terminal 2

Travellers can choose from a variety of services at Terminal 2:

• Plane spotting
• Airline lounges
• Water stations
• ATMs and Currency Exchange
• Baggage storage by Smarte Carte
• Lost Property
• Accessible facilities

Services in Terminal 3 Domestic

A number of services are available to passengers after their Sydney Domestic Airport (T3) arrivals:

• Free Wi-Fi
• Baggage storage by Smarte Carte
• Meeting points
• Telephones
• Parents' rooms
• Toilets
• Changing places in bathrooms

Sydney Airport parking

Passengers can easily access Sydney Airport international arrivals parking in every terminal. Moreover, the service allows customers to choose car parks according to the duration of their stay. You can get acquainted with the features and prices by reading below.

There are three types of parking service available to passengers: domestic, international, and valet. You can learn more about this facility at Kingsford Smith Airport by visiting our webpage about parking. We have provided sufficient details about three types of parking at SYD in the table below.

Mascot Airport currency exchange

For quick and convenient foreign currency exchange upon flight arrivals at Sydney Airport, passengers can choose from several options including ANZ, Global Exchange, and Travelex. A total of 18 outlets are available to customers across T1 International and T2 Domestic at Sydney Airport after their arrivals.

Do keep in mind that this service applies considerably higher rates than if you initiate an exchange directly with your bank. Fortunately, our easy and accurate money converter will update you on the exchange rates, so that you can plan your travel expenses accordingly.

Kingsford Smith Airport transport

Transfers between the terminals

Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are accessible within a quick ride away from one another. You can choose from a wide range of transportation options to travel between the terminals according to your flight information and time capacity for transfer. The carriage opportunities include Sydney Airport train, T-Bus Service, 420 Bus, and taxi.

Transport from Mascot Airport to Sydney City

There is a large variety of transfer options available for you to get to Sydney city, which is located within a 13-minute ride from SYD. The following options are most convenient for travelling from Mascot Airport to Sydney and its suburbs:

• Airport Link provides an affordable and easy way to get to your destination by train. The transport runs every 10 minutes from SYD.
• Mozio offers travellers several transfer services from the airport to numerous sites across Sydney and the regional areas.
• Sydney Buses is another timetabled transportation service available to passengers who want to reach the city from SYD Airport. You can take Route 420 from Mascot Station to Burwood via Kingsford Smith Airport. The carriage serves passengers from Sydney Airport arrivals at Domestic Terminal 3 or International Terminal 1.

• Undercover bicycles present one more transfer option for you to reach Sydney City from the airport. The racks are accessible on Level 1 of the International Terminal 1 and adjacent to the pick-up zones in the Domestic precincts of Terminals 2 and 3.

Car Hire at SYD Airport

Car rental is one of the best transportation choices available at SYD, allowing for flexibility and independence as you explore the city. Moreover, it will take you only a minute to choose and reserve the best car on our website and then pick up your automobile at Kingsford Smith Airport.

Rental agencies are accessible to customers in the arrivals hall of SYD Terminal 1. Once you receive your rental car’s keys, proceed to the ground level of the multi-storey auto park P7 in front of Terminal 1. Depending on where you are arriving in Sydney Airport, you can also pick up your rental vehicle at Terminals T2 or T3.