Sydney Kingsford-Smith Airport

Navigate Australia's busiest airport
Talk of the town: Development of a second Sydney airport at one of two proposed sites has been hotly contested for years. Don't hold your breath.

Word to the wise: Try not to book the last flight of the day. A curfew grounds flights from 11pm - 6am, so if your flight is delayed, you'll be sleeping at the airport.
Hugging the ocean in the south eastern Sydney suburb of Mascot, Kingsford-Smith or Sydney Airport is the only major airport servicing Sydney. If you're heading to the CBD or eastern suburbs, consider taking a cab (outside peak hour) as it won't cost much more than the rip-off Airport Link train, which will relieve you of at least AUD 15.40 for a one-way ticket to or from the domestic/international terminal for the 13 minute journey. For the north shore and destinations further afield, check online to find the most appropriate shuttle service.

Annoyingly, there is no free transport between the domestic and international terminals offered for those who aren't travelling on a connecting flight. Cabs, the T-Bus or Airport Link train will get you there for a few dollars.

Australian customs officers don't miss a beat, so remember to declare for inspection all food, plant material and animal products. There are plenty of restaurants in the food court to see you through a stopover.