Sydney T1 International Airport

The transfer lounge is located on the arrivals level of Sydney International Airport. After you clear customs, follow the signs located outside the terminal; entry is outside of the main terminal within a short walk via a weather protected walkway. Recheck your baggage at the seamless transfer check-in counters and then board the shuttle bus for the domestic terminal. It operates from:

• 6 am to 12 pm every 10 minutes
• 12 pm to 9 pm every 20 minutes.

The bus arrives at T3 at Gate 15. Check the screens for departure gate information.

Passengers connecting to a flight not operated by Qantas or QantasLink should refer to the Sydney airportOpens external site website for further information on transfer options.

The transfer lounge is located after passing through the security check point, at Gate 15 in T3. A shuttle bus service is available to passengers travelling or have travelled on a Qantas flight (including codeshare) or oneworld flights.

The shuttle buses operate every 10 to 20 minutes from 6 am to 9:40 pm AEST. On arrival at T1 proceed up the escalator, through immigration and security to your departure gate.

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.