Cheap Flights to Sydney Australia from £475

Direct Qantas A380 flight from London on the runway at Sydney

There are no non-stop flights to Sydney, all aircraft require at least one stop for fuel. The shortest flight times using the same aircraft is with British Airways and Qantas, these fly via Singapore and take around 22 hours. Comparing flights requiring a connection is more difficult to choose, but the quickest way is flying via Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines these take 21 hrs 35 mins. On such a long journey a stopover is an attractive option. We recommend using Emirates via Dubai, this gives a hassle free break of journey. Our current cheapest flights are with Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi these take nearly 24 hours and require a change of aircraft.
Kingsford Smith Airport in New South Wales, Australia, is 6 miles SW of Sydney Central Business District. the city has a fantastic climate and magnificent beaches, especially Bondi Beach, Manly Beach and Coogee Beach. Not far away are the Ku-ring-gai Chase and Royal National Parks, with plenty of wildlife, forests and hiking tracks.

Birmingham To Sydney Flights from £629
London Heathrow or Gatwick To Sydney Flights from £475
Manchester To Sydney Flights from £636

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Public Transport to & from Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia

Sydney Airport, New South Wales, is about 6 miles south of the city centre and has 3 terminals: T1 is for international flights, T2 and T3 handle domestic flights and are a few miles away by bus or train ride from T1. Sydney has an extensive public transport network of buses, trams, monorail, trains and ferries. Major roads lead north to Newcastle, west to the Blue Mountains, south to Melbourne and Canberra and down the south coast to Wollongong.
Taxis	Fares from the airport to downtown cost from about AU$40 plus tolls. If you share a taxi, make sure the price of the fare is also shared.
Bus	Various reasonably priced pre-bookable shuttle vans operate to most suburbs and regional areas. Public bus 400 runs from Bondi Junction to Burwood via Sydney airport (from T1 and T3 Arrivals levels), about 2x per hour, this is still the cheapest travel.
Train	Railway stations are conveniently located at both the International and Domestic terminals; Airport Link trains run frequently to Sydney Central Station in 13 minutes for AU$16 single. Also take this train for transfer between terminals.

The best sights

Sydney Harbour - Rocks, coves, islands, beaches and the best way to view the city from a harbour ferry.
Opera House - Large concert hall with much admired white tiled lily petal roof, completed in 1973.
Harbour Bridge - Graceful steel arched bridge connecting north and south Sydney.
Royal Botanical Gardens - 30 Hectares of charming landscaped gardens with trees and fountains.
Museum of Contemporary Art - International 20th C. art and Aboriginal work.
The Rocks - Site of the original settlers' slums, now a restored historic quarter.
The Observatory - Astronomy museum on top of Observatory Hill.
Museum of Sydney - The city's history.
Centrepoint Tower - The tallest building offers stunning views from the top.
Queen Victoria Building - Lavish 1890's shopping arcade.
Town Hall - Late 1800's French Renaissance style, houses a concert hall with huge pipe organ.
Hyde Park - Green urban oasis.
Australian Museum - Natural and cultural history of the nation.
Aquarium, Darling Harbour - Many 1000's of marine creatures, underwater walkways.
National Maritime museum - Submarines, battleships and much more.
Powerhouse Museum - Astoundingly varied displays and exhibits on space, technology, arts and sciences.

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