Travel Tips

If you are travelling to or from Sydney Airport, here are some tips to help make your journey more comfortable.

Check in Tips

Below is a list of tips to make your journey through the airport comfortable and enjoyable.

• Check-in is opened 3 hours prior to flight departure.  It is recommended that passengers arrive no later than 2 hours prior to departure.
• Check that you have all relevant travel documentation including passports and tickets.
• Ensure you do not exceed your baggage allowance.
• Once you arrive at the terminal, look for the flight information display screens.  These will tell you which check-in counter has been allocated for your flight.
• Have your ticket and passport ready while waiting to check-in.
• Additional security measures require you to pack and sharp items in your checked baggage.  Sharp items identified at screening will be confiscated.
• Additionally liquids, aerosols and gels over 100ml must also be packed into your checked-in baggage.
• It is recommended that passengers clear Customs 1 hour prior to the flight departure time.
• Passenger special needs must be communicated to your airline in advance, ideally at the time of flight booking.

Helpful Links

If you are travelling to Sydney and have questions regarding "What can't I bring into Sydney" or "What does the Immigration process involve?" the following links will help answer your questions:

• For information regarding quarantine items visit the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) website. www.daffa.gov.au/aqis
• For information regarding customs visit the Australian Customs Service website.  www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm
• For information regarding immigration, visit the Australian Immigration website.  www.immi.gov.au
• For travel advise issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, visit the Smart Traveller website.  www.smartraveller.gov.au