Travelling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
1 hour 37 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Sydney is 1 hour ahead of Brisbane and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Every week, there are 1,786 flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
One easy trip from BNE to SYD is all it takes to get to Sydney, Australia. There is a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, including:
To break up your flight from Brisbane Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the BNE - SYD route include:
Port Macquarie Airport
Canberra Airport
Hervey Bay Airport
For a flight within Australia, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to show some kind of identification, like an ID card or driver's license. As soon as you've found your cheap ticket from BNE to SYD, make sure your ID is up to date before you take to the skies.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brisbane Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is $70. The cheapest price for a return flight is $96. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find flight tickets from BNE to SYD.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Brisbane Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Brisbane. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BNE:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're on a late flight from Brisbane Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near SYD:
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 27 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Sydney in April.
Lock in your flight from Brisbane Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to explore Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17 ºC and 32 ºC.
Look for flight tickets from BNE to SYD in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5 ºC and 19 ºC on average.
More about Sydney
As soon as you've booked your flights from BNE to SYD, you'll need to find a hotel in Sydney. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Winston Hills Lions Park, Rumsey Rose Garden and Westmead Hospital: Emergency Room are top sights which should be on any well-planned Sydney itinerary.
Complete your Sydney trip with hotels and a car rental
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