Flying from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Alice Springs.
There are six Alice Springs Airport to Sydney Airport flights every week to choose from.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your ASP to SYD flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Qantas offers direct flights from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Sydney — and maybe even more of Australia if you have time.
Qantas is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Qantas is the most punctual carrier operating ASP to SYD flights, with 74.07% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ASP and SYD:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
Adelaide Airport
Handy information about Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
Of all flights departing from Alice Springs Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
Alice Springs Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Alice Springs. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
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Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)
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Getting from Sydney Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney Airport, Sydney is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Sydney in March.
Before locking in your flight from Alice Springs Airport to Sydney Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ASP to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Australia, head for Newcastle, roughly 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach are among the biggest draws.





