Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport.
Flights from SYD to LDH start at 06:50 — the first with Qantas. The last departure is at 12:55 with Qantas. In total, you can choose from 14 weekly Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport flights.
Your SYD to LDH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Qantas is your gateway to discovering Lord Howe Island (and perhaps some other great corners of Australia!). Check out the direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Qantas.
Qantas is the most punctual carrier that offers SYD to LDH flights, with 71.01% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)
300 € is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport flight. Return flights start from 601 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from SYD to LDH, book your journey eight months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, 69.62% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SYD:
Arriving at Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)
Consider booking a hotel near LDH if you're on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) to central Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island Airport to the centre of Lord Howe Island has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)
April is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Lord Howe Island in July.