Inner West → SYD ≈8 km · WSI ≈54 km
Inner West airport transfers
Fixed-fare, door-to-terminal transfers between Inner West and both of Sydney's airports — flight-tracked and child-seat ready. See your fare straight away and pay nothing online: we call you back to confirm it, then send a secure payment link.
The Inner West is Sydney at terrace-house scale — Newtown, Marrickville, Leichhardt, Ashfield, Balmain — and it sits right on Sydney Airport's doorstep: about 8 km by road from the middle of the area, typically 15–20 minutes.
Look west instead and the M4 and M12 run to Western Sydney International, about 54 km by road away, typically 50–70 minutes. When WSI opens on 25 October 2026, Inner West travellers gain a second airport without changing how they book: the same fixed fare and the same door-to-door, narrow-street-friendly pickup.
Distances and times are approximate one-way figures for typical conditions.
Both airports
Which airport, and how far is it from Inner West?
Inner West to Sydney Airport (SYD)
About 8 km by road, typically 15–20 min in normal traffic. Sydney Airport has three terminals — T1 international, T2 and T3 domestic — so your booking carries the flight number and the driver goes to the terminal the airline actually uses. There is an 11pm to 6am curfew, which limits overnight flights.
Catching the train instead? Tapping on or off at the airport stations adds a station access fee per person, on top of the fare and outside the Opal cap — the sums are on our comparison page.
Full Inner West to Sydney Airport guide →Inner West to Western Sydney International (WSI)
About 54 km by road, typically 50–70 min. WSI opens to passengers on 25 October 2026 with a single terminal for both domestic and international flights, and no curfew — so it can take flights at hours Sydney Airport's 11pm to 6am curfew limits.
There is no train to WSI yet. Five bus routes serve it every 30 minutes, 5am to 10pm daily. The free WSI Link shuttle also links St Marys station to the terminal. It starts once passenger flights begin on 25 October 2026. Full timetables are on the comparison page. Outside those hours, or with luggage a bus will not take, a booked car is the practical option.
Last verified · Sources: Transport for NSW — Getting to and from WSI , Sydney Airport — Runway maintenance (states the 11pm–6am curfew)
Fares from Inner West
Indicative fixed fares, by vehicle
| Vehicle | Seats · bags | To SYD | To WSI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan Toyota Camry or similar | 4 · 2 | from $88 | from $196 |
| People Mover Kia Carnival or similar | 7 · 4 | from $108 | from $216 |
| People Mover XL Hyundai Staria or similar | 8 · 4 | from $113 | from $221 |
| Maxi Van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 11 seats | 11 · 10 | from $143 | from $251 |
| Luxury Van Premium people mover | 7 · 5 | from $163 | from $271 |
Indicative minimum one-way fares including typical tolls. Your exact fare is fixed and shown in full before you pay — see how pricing works.
Groups from Inner West
Looking for a maxi taxi or maxi cab from Inner West?
We provide pre-booked hire vehicles with drivers, not taxis: seven, eight and eleven seat vehicles for Inner West pickups to either airport — one booking, one fixed fare, everybody arriving together. Child seats take a passenger seat and oversized items take bag space, both counted before a driver is assigned.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Large bags | Carry-on | Prams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan Toyota Camry or similar | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| People Mover Kia Carnival or similar 6 passengers when carrying 6+ large bags | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| People Mover XL Hyundai Staria or similar | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Maxi Van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 11 seats | 11 | 10 | 8 | 3 |
| Luxury Van Premium people mover | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Not sure which size you need? Enter your passengers, suitcases and any child seats and we'll recommend the smallest vehicle that genuinely fits — golf bags, surfboards and prams included. Child seats take a passenger seat, so the tool counts them properly rather than leaving it to you.
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Airport runs, done properly for Inner West
This is the part of Sydney where pickup skill is street-by-street: laneway entrances, permit parking, a kerb that fits one car for ninety seconds. Our drivers work with your notes rather than double-parking your neighbours into fury. Fares are fixed when you are quoted; boards, bikes and market hauls are declared once and travel in the right vehicle.
Local pickup tips
Worth knowing before you book
- Terrace with no kerb? Note the best corner or laneway — drivers will meet you there rather than blocking the street.
- Off-peak, the run from the middle of the Inner West is typically 15–20 minutes; the suggested pickup time already reflects it.
- Declare oversized items (boards, boxed bikes) when you request your fare so the vehicle actually fits them — no roof improvisation.
FAQ · Inner West
Inner West transfer questions
How quick is the Inner West to Sydney Airport?
Most Inner West suburbs are 15–20 minutes from the terminals outside peak — about 8 km by road from the middle of the area. The pickup time we suggest is set from your terminal and check-in cut-off, not a blanket rule.
Which Inner West suburbs do you cover?
All of them — Newtown, Enmore, Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Leichhardt, Balmain, Ashfield, Burwood, Strathfield and everything in between, down to the exact terrace door.
How do I get from the Inner West to Western Sydney International?
It's a direct motorway run west — about 54 km by road and 50–70 minutes to Western Sydney International (passenger flights from 25 October 2026), at a fixed fare just like Mascot.
Narrow street or laneway entrance — is that a problem?
No. Inner West terraces and laneways are familiar territory; add a note about the best stopping spot and your driver will work with it rather than blocking your street.
Do you carry surfboards or bikes from the Inner West?
Yes — declare oversized items when booking so the right vehicle is assigned. Surfboards, golf bags and boxed bikes all travel fine in the maxi van.
Popular vehicles for Inner West
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Get a fixed fare in under a minute, with the vehicle matched to your passengers and luggage and nothing to pay online. We call you back to confirm it, then send a secure payment link.