Travelling from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Port Macquarie Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport take 1 hour 7 minutes. Sydney and Port Macquarie are in the same timezone (UTC+11), so you won't have to adjust your watch once you land.
Flights from Port Macquarie Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport start at 06:30 — the earliest with Qantas. The latest flight is the 18:45 option with Qantas. Overall, there are 76 weekly services from PQQ to SYD.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Flying into Sydney (and then discovering more of Australia!) is a breeze with Qantas. This popular airline has direct flights from Port Macquarie Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To see the options, just deselect 'Direct flights only.' Brisbane Airport is a top stopover on the PQQ to SYD route.
After booking your cheap ticket from PQQ to SYD, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're travelling within Australia. As long as you have another identity document, such as a driver's license or an ID card, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Port Macquarie Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is $132. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $264. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 10 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PQQ to SYD.
The cheapest month for tickets from Port Macquarie Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Travelling from central Port Macquarie to Port Macquarie Airport takes around 29 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 7 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
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Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 27 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Port Macquarie Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Sydney. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Port Macquarie Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PQQ to SYD sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
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