Flying from London to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): What you need to know
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 11 hours ahead of London. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is located in Sydney.
Your flight from London to SYD won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from London to SYD that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LHR and SYD include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Perth Airport (PER)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and SYD include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
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Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 82% of them touching down on schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
When booking your plane ticket from London to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a detour to Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
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STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means the majority of its flights land on schedule and your travel plans stay on track.
About Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
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Getting from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to central Sydney is around 8 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Right now, $717 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,346. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from London to SYD, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your London to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). July is when most people travel to Sydney. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in December.
Book a London to SYD plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC to 32ºC.
July sees temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sydney
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Sydney right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from London to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Sydney when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Sydney Harbour Bridge followed by Sydney Harbour and Sydney Opera House.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Around 129 kilometres northeast of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.