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Big changes are coming to Sydney Airport’s T2 domestic terminal, and they’re all about making your journey smoother and faster!
Construction is now under way on a major $200 million upgrade designed to get you from kerb to gate in just 15 minutes.
We know T2 domestic has been a key part of many travellers’ lives for more than 30 years, and with 17 million passengers passing through every year, it’s time for a refresh.
Did you know? T2 domestic was originally built in the 1990s to accommodate 8 million passengers per year.
Fast fact: If T2 domestic were a standalone airport, it would be Australia’s fourth largest!
The exciting upgrades – first announced late last year– will introduce new technology and better facilities to speed up check-in, security and the overall airport experience.
The upgrade will be phased, with security set for completion by the end of 2025 and check-in works to be finished in late 2026.
What’s changing?
One of the biggest frustrations for travellers is the time spent checking in and getting through security. We get it, we’ve been there too.
That’s why we’re introducing more self-service kiosks and high-tech bag drop systems, increasing baggage handling speeds by 300 bags per hour.
New state-of-the-art security scanners will also allow passengers to leave laptops and aerosols in their carry-on. We hear the three-cheers already!
The security improvements will more than double the number of passengers that can be processed per hour.
Accessibility is a top priority too.
Dedicated security lanes for families and assistance passengers, along with new lifts once travellers have cleared security, will make the entire process much easier.
What this means for passengers
Sydney Airport CEO Scott Charlton says these improvements will be a game-changer.
“The upgrades at T2 domestic will make a huge difference for the 17 million people who travel through the terminal each year. We’ve made great progress on security recently, with all passengers clearing processing in less than 10 minutes, but the bottleneck at check-in can sometimes add 30 to 40 minutes to a passenger’s journey,” Mr Charlton said.
“For the next 18 months the journey through T2 domestic will be a little different to what passengers are used to, and we encourage everyone to allow themselves plenty of time to get to the airport.
"We’re putting on extra staff to help passengers and we want to thank everyone in advance for their patience as we carry out these important upgrades to deliver a faster and more seamless travel experience.”
