Sydney T1 International Airport

Sydney’s Seamless Transfer facility is currently unavailable, however we’re offering an alternative bus service to help you connect between terminals.

Passengers who have arrived from New Zealand on a Qantas Flight are required to collect their luggage on arrival, then proceed to the Qantas Transfer Bus. The collection point is adjacent to the Seamless Transfer Lounge, which is located on the arrivals level of Sydney international airport after you clear customs.

Passengers connecting to a flight not operated by Qantas or QantasLink should visit Sydney AirportOpens external site for further information on transfer options.

Sydney’s Seamless Transfer facility is currently unavailable. For passengers wishing to transfer from a domestic service to the international terminal, we recommend you take one of the alternative public transport optionsOpens external site.

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 5 am to 9 pm.

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 intil 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 can access the First Check In Suite located at the end of the northern side of check-in counter D.

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 6 am to 10 pm.

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