Sydney Airport is preparing for a bumper September school holidays with 2.5 million passengers forecast to travel through the terminals from Monday 23 September 2024 to Sunday 13 October 2024.

The busiest day for domestic travel is set to be Friday 27 September, with more than 80,000 passengers expected, while Saturday 28 September is forecast to be the busiest day for travel at the T1 International terminal, with 52,000 passengers expected.

Travel tips

Arrive Early

Plan to arrive at the airport at least one hour before domestic flights with hand luggage, two hours if checking bags and three hours for international flights.

Prepare for Screening

As we continue with security upgrades, some protocols may have changed since you travelled last.

• T1 International – Some security lanes will require liquids and aerosols to be removed from hand luggage. Passengers are advised to follow the instructions of security staff.
• T2 Domestic – laptops and aerosols will be required to be removed from hand luggage.
• T3 Domestic – laptops and aerosols are not required to be removed from hand luggage.

Check for flight updates

Register for live updates on your flight through our WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger channels.

Visit the Flights page to find your flight and subscribe.

Prebook your parking

If you're planning to park at the terminals, prebook your parking ahead of travel to guarantee a spot.

Sydney Gateway

If you're driving to the airport, be aware that some journeys in and out of the precinct have recently changed due to the opening of the Sydney Gateway motorway.

Visit the Transport for NSW website to familiarise yourself with the new connections and lane changes before you travel.

Visit our school holiday activation

We're adding an extra dose of fun for families travelling through Terminal 2 over the school holidays. From Monday 30 September to Sunday 13 October, the terminal will be buzzing with excitement with our interactive school holiday activation.

Where? T2 Departures, past security towards the Virgin gates. Our School Holidays activation is just past the Heinemann department store, next to Beer DeLuxe.

Exclusive Retail Offer - Spend $100 and Receive $20 Voucher*

While you enjoy the festive atmosphere, don't miss out on our exclusive in-terminal retail offer. Our ‘Spend and Get’ promotion is the perfect opportunity to indulge in some pre-flight shopping or grab a delicious meal at one of T2's many eateries. Whether you're looking for travel essentials or a last-minute treat, there's something for everyone.

Find out what else we have planned by visiting the SYD Hub.