Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is an international airport in Sydney, Australia located 8 km south of Sydney city centre, in the suburb of Mascot. It is the primary airport serving Sydney, and is a primary hub for Qantas, as well as a secondary hub for Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways.
Sydney Airport is one of the world’s longest continuously operated commercial airports and the busiest airport in Australia. In 2018, the airport was rated in the top 5 worldwide for airports handling 40–50 million passengers annually and was overall voted the 20th best airport in the world at the Skytrax World Airport Awards.
Sydney Airport connects major domestic cities including Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth. Additionally, it is an 11-hour flight from 50 percent of the world’s population and contains more than 40 international airlines covering major international cities.
The SMC Conference & Function Centre is conveniently located in Sydney’s CBD, with impressive access via public transport (train, light rail, and bus). The following two options are recommended to come from the Sydney Airport.
- By Train: The Airport link connects Domestic Terminals T1 & T2 and International Terminal T3 with most city stops, including Museum, Central and Town Hall Stations. The closest station to the SMC Conference & Function Centre is the Museum Station (350 metres or a 4-minute walk) and then the Central or Town Hall Station (both 650 metres or 7-minute walk). For more information, including fares, maps, timetable changes, and travel planners, please check the links of Airport Guide, Opal Card, and Transport NWS Trip Planner.
- By Taxi: Taxi ranks can be found at the front of each terminal. It takes approximately 20-30 minutes to drive to the SMC Conference & Function Centre depending on traffic. A one-way fare is approximately AUD $50-60. For more information please check Sydney Airport Infor-sheet
Situated in the CBD area of Sydney, SMC Conference & Function Centre can be accessible via various ways. The nearby stations and parkings are listed below for your reference.
Bus Station
- Museum Station: 150m
- Central Station: 550m
Train Station
- Museum Station: 350m
- Central Station: 650m
- Town Hall Station: 650m
Light Rail Station
- Capitol Square Station: 400m
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
- Tesla Destination Charger: 550m
Car Parkings
- Secure Parking – Goulburn Street Car Park: 120m
- Secure Parking – World Square Car Park: 180m
- Secure Parking – 255 Elizabeth Car Park: 250m
For more information about public transport and travel planners, please check the links of Opal Card and Transport NWS Trip Planner.