Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD Airport Code) | IATA & ICAO Details, Terminals & Map

Airport Overview

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is a key aviation facility serving the region of Sydney, Australia. It is officially identified by the IATA code SYD and ICAO code YSSY. It operates within the Australia/Sydney timezone, allowing travelers to synchronize their flight itineraries accordingly. The airfield configuration consists of 3 runways, designed to accommodate various types of aircraft operations. Nearby alternative gateways include Newcastle Airport (NTL), which can be considered for regional or international transit.

Key Data

Elevation - ft

Coordinates -33.946, 151.177

Timezone Australia/Sydney

Runways 3

Transit Guide

International to Domestic Transfer T1 (International) and T2/T3 (Domestic) are on opposite sides of the runway. Use the T-Bus or Airport Link train (free for some connecting passengers). Allow 90 mins.

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Terminal 1, International • 06:00 - 22:00

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FAQ

The IATA code for Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is SYD. Its ICAO code is YSSY.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is located in or near Sydney, AU. View the map on this page for exact coordinates and terminal details.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport operates in the local time zone. You can convert airport local times using our <a href="/en/timezone-converter">Airport Timezone Converter</a>.

Minimum Connection Times (MCT) at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport vary based on Schengen/non-Schengen status and terminal transfers. Verify transfer times with our <a href="/en/mct-checker">MCT Checker Tool</a>.