Sydney CBD → SYD ≈13 km · WSI ≈61 km
Sydney CBD airport transfers
Fixed-fare, door-to-terminal transfers between Sydney CBD 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.
From the city grid, Sydney Airport is one of the shortest runs we quote — about 13 km by road, typically 15–20 minutes outside peak. The challenge isn't distance; it's the choreography of hotel forecourts, one-way streets, event closures and a check-in deadline that doesn't negotiate.
Western Sydney International sits at the other extreme: about 61 km by road west at Badgerys Creek, typically 55–80 minutes by motorway. From 25 October 2026, some CBD travellers will make that trip for the right airline or flight — and a fixed price door-to-door is what makes it predictable.
Distances and times are approximate one-way figures for typical conditions.
Both airports
Which airport, and how far is it from Sydney CBD?
Sydney CBD to Sydney Airport (SYD)
About 13 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 Sydney CBD to Sydney Airport guide →Sydney CBD to Western Sydney International (WSI)
About 61 km by road, typically 55–80 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 Sydney CBD
Indicative fixed fares, by vehicle
| Vehicle | Seats · bags | To SYD | To WSI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan Toyota Camry or similar | 4 · 2 | from $101 | from $213 |
| People Mover Kia Carnival or similar | 7 · 4 | from $121 | from $233 |
| People Mover XL Hyundai Staria or similar | 8 · 4 | from $126 | from $238 |
| Maxi Van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 11 seats | 11 · 10 | from $156 | from $268 |
| Luxury Van Premium people mover | 7 · 5 | from $176 | from $288 |
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 Sydney CBD
Looking for a maxi taxi or maxi cab from Sydney CBD?
We provide pre-booked hire vehicles with drivers, not taxis: seven, eight and eleven seat vehicles for Sydney CBD 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 Sydney CBD
City work is precision work: pickup notes that say which hotel entrance or side-street kerb to use, pickups timed to your terminal and airline cut-off, and vehicles that take a delegation's luggage without playing boot Tetris. The fare is fixed when you are quoted — short runs and long ones alike — so the meter never enters the conversation.
Local pickup tips
Worth knowing before you book
- Hotel guests: the hotel name in the address field plus your lobby-ready time in the notes is the smoothest handoff.
- Friday-evening departures from the CBD: take the suggested pickup time, which allows for the evening peak.
- For WSI trips, allow 55–80 minutes on the road: settle in, the price is fixed, and the M4 and M12 do the work.
FAQ · Sydney CBD
Sydney CBD transfer questions
How long is the CBD to Sydney Airport transfer?
Typically 15–20 minutes for the 13 km outside peak, and longer in peak hour. It's a short run, but hotel forecourts, one-way streets and event closures make timing matter — your driver handles all of that.
Do you pick up from CBD hotels?
Yes — every hotel, serviced apartment and office tower in the city grid. Put the hotel name in the pickup field and any forecourt instructions in the notes; your driver will message when they're at the kerb.
How far is Western Sydney International from the city?
About 61 km by road, west at Badgerys Creek — around 55–80 minutes by motorway. Some city travellers will choose Western Sydney International (passenger flights from 25 October 2026) when the airline or fare makes it worthwhile; the fixed transfer fare is in the table above.
Is a pre-booked transfer better than a rank taxi from the CBD?
For a flight, yes: the fare is fixed in advance, the vehicle matches your luggage, child seats are fitted if needed, and pickup time is planned around check-in — not around whether a cab happens to pass.
Can you handle a group leaving a CBD conference with lots of luggage?
Yes — up to 11 passengers per maxi van, and multiple vehicles can be coordinated for larger delegations via our corporate service.
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