Sydney Airport (SYD)

The Sydney Airport is located at a distance of 8 km from the city centre and can be reached by taking any means of transport. It is owned and operated by the Sydney Airport holdings and is responsible for most of the flights to Sydney and neighbouring cities.

• Address/ Location - Mascot NSW 2020, Australia.
• IATA Code - SYD
• Airport pin code - 2020
• Distance from city centre - 8 km
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Currently, the Sydney Airport has three terminals, one for international and 2 for domestic flights. Although these terminals are adjacent to each other, you might want to take a train or bus to go from one of the domestic terminals to the international terminal. These terminals are addressed as T1, T2 and T3, and are responsible for all the arriving and departing flights to Sydney as well as neighbouring places.

The Sydney International Airport offers various pay-to-use lounges for you to relax and spend your extra hours effectively while waiting for your flight to depart.

• The House: The House is well-functioning pay to use lounge area within the Sydney airport. It offers a distinctive menu that includes several local and international delicacies, coffee and other beverages.
• Skyteam Lounge: Located in Terminal 1 departure level, near gate 24, the Skyteam Lounge provides several facilities like free Wi-Fi, complimentary drinks, shower area, and rooms available for the paying guests.
• Plaza Premium Departure Lounge: The Plaza Premium Departure Lounge is located near the security Gate 25-26, and offers various amenities to all the passengers, without any special membership or tickets for entry.
• Plaza Premium Arrival Lounge: Plaza Premium Arrival Lounge is located inside the Aerotel after the customs in Arrival B. It welcomes all the arriving and departing passengers and offers several generic and leisure amenities for relaxation.

If you reach the Sydney Airport before your scheduled departure or want to spend some extra hours at the airport before taking in the beauty of the city, there are various activities that you can do here. Some of them are as follows.

• Shopping at the duty-free.
• Enjoy a nice meal at the restaurants and diners available within the premises of the airport.
• Take a break or read your favourite book in the lounge areas.
• Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport, so you can watch your favourite shows while waiting for your flights.
• You can also take a much-needed nap at the hotels available near the airport.

If you are planning to take this journey to Sydney, don’t forget to add some of these thrilling and serene destinations to your itinerary that are in close proximity to the city airport.

• Cahill Park: Cahill Park is located at a distance of approximately 1.4 km from the airport. This vast, green and lush landscape offers various aspects to spend your day nicely. Some prominent features include a kid's playground, fenced ground, waterways and public BBQ facilities.
• Kogarah Golf Club: Kogarah Golf Club is a highly loved and frequently visited destination near the airport. The distance between the golf club and Sydney Airport is approximately 5 km, and can be easily covered by either taking a walk or opting for public transport. This golf court was established in the year 1928 and since then has been a prominent place for local and international golf lovers in Sydney. This course has 18 holes of championship golf and is located in a friendly and easily accessible location within the city.
• Maroubra Beach: Maroubra Beach is one of the top beaches for surfing with a prime location near the airport, making it one of the most popular destinations in Sydney. The distance between this prominent beach and the Sydney Airport is 5.6 km, making it easier for the travellers to reach their desired destination easily. The consistent waves and professional surfers at the beach will add on to the fun in your trip.

You can experience the fun and culture of this exciting city by visiting these common destinations located near the Sydney Airport.

To visit this vast and diverse country located in the southern hemisphere, Indians require an Australia visa. You can apply for various Australian visas from India, such as tourist visa (subclass 600), which allows leisure and family visits, while students can pursue their education with the student visa (subclass 500). To apply for an Australian visa, you need to create an account on the ImmiAccount, and apply for a new visa application for Australia.