Informational Guide to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) - Non Official

Sydney Airport Terminal 1

Sydney Airport Terminal 1 serves international flights and some domestic flights as well. It is located in the northwest sector of the Airport.

SYD Terminal 1 is the international terminal of the Airport.

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Levels

First floor

Arrivals area.

Arrivals Hall. Passengers will find baggage claiming and services, access to transportation and parking.  

Second floor 

Departures area.

Departures Hall. Here passengers will find check-in booths and access to gates after the security screening.

It is formed by two concourses: Concourse B with gates 8 to 37 and Concourse C with gates 50 to 63. 

Third Floor 

Airlines offices, including Qantas First Class and Business Class lounges.

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Distance inside the terminal

Distances in that terminal can be huge. Please, check walking times here: 

Walking times from security check to gates: 

Time to gates 8 to 10: 2 minutes. 
Time to gates 24 to 37: 3 to 6 minutes.
Time to  gates 50 to 63: 3 to 5 minutes.

Transfer between terminals

Both Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 are at a short walking distance (no longer than 7 minutes), while Terminal 1 is slightly far from them.

To transfer between the International Terminal to Domestic Terminals there are the following means of transport available:

Airport Link Train

Transfer between T1, T2 and T3. Opening hours: 05:00 am to 00:00 am, travel time 2 minutes. 

T-Bus

Shuttle buses between T1 and T2. The ride takes 10 minutes and works between 05:30 am and 21:30pm. It is complimentary. 

Taxi

Transfer between T1, T2 and T3. Total ride time is 10 minutes. Fare is between $17.00 and $22.00 AUD. 

Bus

Route 420 stops at both T1 and T3, so passengers can use it to move between terminals. 

Services

- Restaurants and cafés
- Shops and Duty Free
- Lost and Found
- Information desk
- Internet kiosk
- Luggage claim
- Wheel-chair 
- Parents room
- Pharmacy
- Telephones

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Attractions

There is an observation deck on the rooftop, on the top level of the terminal. You should take a look at it, the views are splendid!

Lounges

SkyTeam Lounge: Terminal 1. Service hours: From 05:30 am until 11:pm. Services: Wi-Fi, showers, food, snacks, newspapers, TV. 

Air New Zealand International Lounge: Terminal 1. Service hours: From 06:00 am to 08:55 pm. Services: Premium food, showers, Wi-Fi, snacks, beer, drinks. 

The Emirates Lounge: Terminal 1. Service hours: From 06:00 am until 11:00 pm. Services: Food, Wi-Fi, showers. 

Qantas Airways International Business Lounge: Terminal 1. Service hours: From 05:00 am until 10:00 pm. Services: Food, snacks, showers, Wi-Fi, snacks. 
 
Qantas Airways International First Lounge: Terminal 1. Open from 05:00 am until 10:00 pm. Services: Food, snacks, Wi-Fi, drinks, showers. 

Peroni Bar: Terminal 1. Service hours: 06:00 am until 09:00 pm. Services: Snacks, Wi-Fi, food, drinks. 

Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business Class Lounge: Terminal 1. Service hours: From 05:00 am until 09:00 pm. Services: Food, snacks, showers, Wi-Fi, premium food. 

Singapore Airlines SilverKris First Class Lounge: Terminal 1. Service hours: From 05:00 am until 09:00 pm. Services: Food, Wi-Fi, snacks, showers, drinks. 

The House, Home of Etihad Airways and Other Leading Airlines: Terminal 1. Service hours: From 12:50 pm to 03:50 pm and from 06:50 pm to 09:50 pm. Services: Food, Wi-Fi, snacks, showers, drinks, TV, Children’s area. 

Plaza Premium Lounge: Terminal 1. Services: premium food, Wi-Fi, snacks, showers, drinks, among others. 

The Centurion Lounge: Terminal 1. Services: premium food, drinks, snacks, showers, among others. 

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