Sydney T1 International Airport

Sydney Airport T-Bus

The T-Bus is Sydney Airport’s complimentary shuttle bus service between the T1 International and T2/T3 Domestic terminals. The service currently operates every 30 minutes and takes approximately 10 minutes. To catch the T-Bus, proceed to the bus stop on the Arrivals level outside each terminal.

The first bus departs T1 International terminal at 7.30am and the last bus departs T2 Domestic terminal at 7.30pm. For transfers outside these hours, we recommend you take one of the alternative public transport options.

Qantas seamless transfer

The Qantas Seamless Transfer service is available for customers connecting to/from a Qantas flight, subject to capacity restrictions and operational requirements.

For Qantas domestic to all international flights with through checked baggage, make your way to gate 15 for airside transfer to the international terminal.

For Qantas domestic to international flights without through checked baggage, you should collect your baggage from your domestic flight and proceed to the arrivals area where a complimentary transfer bus operated by Sydney Airport is available. Look for the Orange T-Bus at the curb side bus stop on the arrivals level.

For international arrivals, a Seamless service is available for customers arriving on international flights and connecting to a Qantas domestic flight. Customers should collect their luggage on arrival at Sydney International terminal. Follow the signs in the arrivals hall to the Qantas Domestic Transfer area. Baggage will be rechecked and you will proceed to the domestic terminal on our airside buses. 

To check if a Qantas Seamless Transfer is available to you, check with staff in Sydney or at your initial check in. If unavailable, alternative options include the free Sydney Airport T-Bus, paid train services or paid taxi. Ensure you allow enough time to collect your baggage and check in for your onward flight.

Refer to our Sydney Domestic Airport (T3) guide for further details on domestic arrivals.

Walking is the best way to get between the two terminals and takes approximately 7 minutes. Simply follow the pedestrian walkways and directional signs through the car park or through the airport train tunnel link.

The ticket counter is located on the departures level 2 next to check-in counter E and is open from 5am to 9pm.

Online check-in is available for Qantas international flights (QF1-199), and other eligible connecting flights operated by oneworld, partner and codeshare airlines. Download your boarding pass and secure your seat from 24 hours before your flight departure up until 2 hours before departure.

Airport check-in is located on the departures level 2 and is open from 4.30am daily.

On your arrival at the airport, check-in kiosks and bag drops are located at check-in area C.

Business, Premium Economy and Qantas Club passengers can check-in at the northern side of check-in counter D.

First, Platinum, and oneworld Emerald passengers may be able to access the First Check In Suite located at the end of the northern side of check-in counter D. Check with airport staff upon arrival.

If you're travelling to the United States of America, you can find your flight's check-in area on the information screens located throughout the departures area.

Note: If you're travelling on a Qantas codeshare flight, you may need to check in with the operating carrier instead of Qantas. Ask our airport staff for information.

View our real time flight status page for up-to-the-minute departure information.

Carousels are located in the arrivals area on the ground floor. 

Baggage services has a counter located on the arrivals level (ground floor) near the glass lifts. Open from 6am to 10pm.

View our real time flight status page for up-to-the-minute arrival information.