Travelling from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Around 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Newcastle Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Newcastle and Sydney share the same timezone, UTC+11.
Flights from NTL to SYD start at 08:30 — the first with FlyPelican. The latest departure is at 14:30 with FlyPelican. In total, there are seven weekly Newcastle Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your NTL to SYD flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
FlyPelican has direct flights from Newcastle Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Sydney — and maybe even more of Australia if you have time.
FlyPelican is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newcastle Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NTL and SYD:
Brisbane Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Right now, 77 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Newcastle Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 154 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from NTL to SYD, reserve your trip two months before your departure.
Organise your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Newcastle Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from NTL to SYD.
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Handy information about Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Of all flights departing from Newcastle Airport, 70.76% land on schedule at their destination.
Newcastle Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Newcastle. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a hotel to stay in before your flight from Newcastle Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Check out Sleepy Hill Motor Inn. Enjoy a good night's rest here before heading to NTL.
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're arriving on a late Newcastle Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near SYD:
Grab a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and explore Sydney and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Sydney. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Newcastle Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Sydney in April.
Book your flight from Newcastle Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to explore Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NTL to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Newcastle is another standout destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No journey is complete without a visit to Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.