Cheapest Flights to Sydney
About Sydney
The largest and most famous city of Australia, Sydney is an important cultural and economic center that has been home to human habitation for over 5,000 years. Founded in the modern era by English colonists, the site was a penal colony during the 19th century until it rapidly grew in economic and cultural importance as Australia became an independent country. Today it is a multi-cultural and economically developed city of 4.5 million, where over 250 different languages are spoken within its borders. The city is so diverse that nearly 40% of its inhabitants speak a language other than English at home.
The most important symbol of the city is the Sydney Opera House, but it is also worth visiting the Harbour Bridge, the Taronga Zoo, the Royal Botanical Gardens, the Blue Mountains and Bondi Beach. Sydney is also home to some world-famous beaches and nightlife venues, and a major center of ESL education. Sydney also enjoys favorable weather year-round, but don't forget the seasons are opposite those of the Northern Hemisphere. June to September are the winter months, with temperatures between 5 and 10 Celsius, with December to June being the summer season where it can reach up to 27 or 28 degrees Celsius.
Transportation to Sydney City Center from Airport
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Sydney Airport is a major international airport located 8 km from the city center. There are a variety of transportation alternatives passengers can use to get to the city center from Sydney Airport, by both road and rail, including taxis, buses, trains, rental cars, and bikes.
Taxi
One of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Sydney Airport is by taxi. Taxis are accessible from each terminal, with designated taxi stands available. Curbside attendants can help passengers arrange 5-seater taxis, van taxis for larger groups, wheelchair accessible taxis, and taxis with baby seats if needed. Taxi fares to Sydney City from the airport range between $45-55. The airport also features a pre-book taxi service. For more information on taxi fares and services please visit Sydney Airport’s website.
Bus
Taking the bus from Sydney Airport to the city center is another convenient transportation alternative. There are a number of bus routes that provide transportation from the airport to the city center. Buses depart from the terminals and enable you to get to the city center quickly. Buses are also a cheaper option when compared to taxis. For more information on bus routes please visit Sydney Airport’s website.
Train
The train is another great method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Trains to the city depart from the domestic terminal train station and the international terminal train station. It takes 13 minutes to get to the city center from Sydney Airport by train, making it an affordable and comfortable transportation alternative. Trains operate every day of the week and run every 10 minutes.
Bike
Traveling by bicycle is one of the oldest and one of the greenest methods of transportation. The use of bicycles continues to increase as a means of protecting the environment. Sydney Airport is an airport that places great importance on the environmentally friendly and positive impact that cycling has. The airport features bike racks located at each terminal. You can follow the designated bike paths to get to the city center from the airport.
Rental Car
Renting a car is a great way to get to the city center from the airport and a great way to get around in the city during your trip. Rental car counters are located on the arrivals level of the terminals. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz, Thrifty and Redspot.
