Sydney AirportAirport Code: SYD
Full Airport Name: Kingsford Smith (Sydney) Airport
Location: The airport is situated six miles (9km) south of Sydney.
Time Zone: GMT +10 (GMT +11 from the last Sunday in October to the first Saturday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +61 (0)2 9667 9111.
Terminal Transfer: The Airport Rail Link connects the international (T1) and domestic terminals (T2 and T3), and the T-Bus provides a frequent service between T1 and T2. Some passengers may qualify for the Qantas Seamless Transfer service, which
is the easiest way to transfer between the Domestic and International terminals. The Domestic terminals are walking distance apart.
Ground Transport: The Airport Rail Link is the fastest and most convenient way to reach the city center and the suburbs. Trains run every 10 minutes and the journey to the center takes 13 minutes from where connections can be made for all suburban services. The International rail station is located directly below T1 International Terminal and is reached from inside the terminal on the arrivals level; the Domestic rail station is between the Domestic terminals. A taxi rank is located outside the Arrivals hall in both International and Domestic Terminals; passengers must pay a A$2 airport toll if taking a taxi from any of the airport taxi ranks. Public bus 400 runs between the airport and Bondi Junction. Shuttle bus companies provide direct transport to and from the airport and must be pre-booked; hotel buses are also available.
Car Rental: All the main car hire companies are represented at the airport.
Airport Facilities: There are a wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants throughout the terminals, as well as shower facilities, Internet kiosks, cell phone rental and duty-free shopping. T1 and T2 also has wireless Internet access. Foreign exchange and ATMs are available throughout the airport. Medical facilities and baggage storage are also available in T1. The airport is non-smoking but there are some designated smoking areas. Business services in Terminals 1 and 2 offer meeting rooms, fax and Internet facilities. Disabled facilities and access are good.
Car Parking: There are both short-term, long-term and Quickpark car parks, and Pronto! Valet parking is also available for an additional fee.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.syd.com.au
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