Monday 22 September 2025

Sydney Airport has appointed SkyBus as its new ground transport partner, enhancing the passenger experience and efficiency as the airport moves towards an a fully electric bus fleet.

From today, SkyBus will operate Sydney Airport’s 40-strong bus fleet from a an on-airport depot, delivering seamless airside, landside and inter-terminal transfers that will make travelling through Australia’s international gateway smoother and more reliable.

As part of the five-year agreement, SkyBus will also support Sydney Airport’s transition to zero-emission transport, with the full fleet to progressively shift to electric vehicles by 2030.

Leanne Geraghty, Sydney Airport General Manager Passenger Experience, said: “Our passengers are at the heart of everything we do, and ensuring they can move effortlessly through the airport is a key part of the experience.

“Partnering with SkyBus will allow us to deliver efficient transport services across the precinct, while also supporting our transition to a fully electric fleet. This means passengers can look forward to smoother connections today, and a more sustainable journey into the future.”

Sydney Airport’s bus fleet plays a vital role in transporting passengers between terminals and aircraft and are central to maintaining on-time performance, minimising transfer times and ensuring passengers can move quickly and comfortably through each stage of their journey.

Kinetic Managing Director (Australia) Matthew Campbell said the expansion to Sydney represents a significant milestone for the SkyBus brand.

"We're delighted to be partnering with Sydney Airport through our established SkyBus brand, which has built a strong reputation across Australia for specialised airport bussing services," he said.

"SkyBus has earned a reputation for operational excellence at major airports, and we're bringing that same specialised expertise to both airside and landside services at Sydney Airport.

"Our airside bussing services in particular will play an important role in supporting Sydney Airport's expansion plans, ensuring passengers and airport operations are seamlessly connected as demand continues to grow.

"As the regional leader in bus electrification, we share Sydney Airport’s strong commitment to sustainability and look forward to working closely with them to bring more zero-emission buses to the precinct.”

The new partnership, forms part of Sydney Airport’s broader strategy to deliver efficiency, reliability and a great passenger experience.