Layover Guide
Sydney (Mascot)
13 min from airport to city center
Places to stay
Search hotelsWhy Sydney (Mascot) scores 78
- 01Airport Link train to Central (13 min, A$19)
- 02Taxi/Uber to CBD (20-35 min, A$45-65)
- 03Bus 400 to Bondi Junction (45 min, A$5)
69 min by Macarthur to City Circle via Airport
- 01Walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge with Opera House views
- 02Explore the historic Rocks district and weekend markets
- 03Take the ferry to Manly Beach for surf and fish & chips
- 04Wander through the Royal Botanic Garden to Mrs Macquarie's Chair
- 05Sample flat whites and avocado toast in Surry Hills cafes
Experiences in Sydney (Mascot)
See all- Sa Law~60 min1 min walk
- Schnitz~60 min1 min walk
- Theatre Royal~75 min1 min walk
- The International~75 min1 min walk
- Theatre Royal~90 min1 min walk
- Fun over 50 Holidays~90 min1 min walk
- Sydney Opera House4.8
- Taronga Zoo Sydney4.5
- Darling Harbour4.7
- Sydney Fish Market4.2
- Art Gallery of New South Wales4.7
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Where to stay →Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
Smarte Carte Lockers
T1 International arrivals hall
$12/day
2 min walk
Stasher at Central Station
Central Station shops
$8/bag
3 min walk
Rydges Sydney Airport
Adjacent to T1
$89/day
5 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Airport Link Train
city-center
Runs every 10 min, direct to Central/Circular Quay
13 min
$12.00
Taxi
city-center
Metered, add $4 airport surcharge
25 min
$35.00
Uber/DiDi
city-center
Pickup from designated rideshare area
25 min
$30.00
Ferry from Circular Quay
manly-beach
Scenic route to Manly Beach
30 min
$6.00
Sydney Attraction Pass
Sydney Tower, SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, Wildlife Zoo
Better value for 2+ day stays
$89
per day
At the airport
- 01Heinemann Duty Free with Australian wine selection
- 02The House by Qantas lounge (business class)
- 03Sydney Airport T1 rooftop terrace with plane views
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