Sydney’s newest airport is planned to open in late 2026, providing an extra 200 flights per day by 2030. Passengers will soon have the choice of flying from Sydney Airport (SYD) or the newer Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), which could save them a 50-minute drive across the city.
Sydney’s newest airport is located on the new metro airport line
Western Sydney International Airport is part of a New South Wales’ wider city project, aiming to connect communities and travellers with the wider region. Construction on the airport began on September 24, 2018, with stage one of the works due to be completed this summer.
The new metro consists of a 23-kilometre (14.29 miles) railway, connecting residential areas to Sydney’s central business district, as well as linking passengers to the entirety of Sydney’s public transport system. The airport will feature just one terminal, the Nancy-Bird Walton terminal, which will serve international, domestic, freight and cargo flights.
The airlines confirmed to fly from WSI are: Qantas, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand. Qantas and Jetstar alone are expected to provide more than 25,000 flights annually from this location.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke of the impact of the new airport, stating how Western Sydney International Airport will help to build Australia’s future:
”I think about the vision, persistence, and cooperation that has led us here to this milestone”
The wider city project is expected to create thousands of jobs during construction, supporting both the local and national economies, with Albanese commenting:
”I think about the jobs and opportunity that this project has delivered, and will deliver for Sydney and for Australia”.
WSI airport is predicted to serve over 10 million travellers annually
Sydney’s newest airport has been given permission to have flights running on a 24-hour schedule, unlike its neighbouring Sydney Airport, where a curfew was imposed in 1995, which aimed to restrict takeoffs and landings, reducing noise to nearby areas. The 24-hour schedule and stronger citywide transport links will make the airport an attractive choice for business and leisure travel.
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