Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, making Sydney 17 hours ahead of Edmonton.
Give yourself enough time to catch your YEG to SYD flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is R 6,008. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 15,794. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YEG to SYD, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Edmonton International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Of all flights leaving Edmonton International Airport, 69.55% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Edmonton International Airport from central Edmonton, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to YEG? If you're boarding an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edmonton International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Explore without limits with a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Book your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and experience more of Sydney and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Sydney. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Sydney in April.
Lock in your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you want to visit Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YEG to SYD in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.
