Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (IATA: SYD, ICAO: YSSY) serves Sydney (Mascot) in New South Wales, Australia. The field sits at an elevation of 21 ft (6 m), and its clocks follow Australia/Sydney; all times on this page are the airport's local time. Use the arrivals and departures pages to check today's flights at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | YSSY |
|---|---|
| IATA | SYD |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.9461, 151.177 |
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is located at -33.9461, 151.1770, at an elevation of 21 ft (6 m) above sea level. There are three runways on the field, and the assigned runway can make a real difference to taxi times between touchdown and gate. Passenger facilities are spread across Terminal 1 (international) and Terminals 2 and 3 (domestic). The airport keeps Australia/Sydney time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Over the first 27 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 102.3 aircraft movements per day at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 07:00-09:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.
Destinations we tracked from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melbourne (MEL) | 168 | Cathay Pacific, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 2 | Brisbane (BNE) | 76 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 3 | Adelaide (ADL) | 40 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 4 | Perth (PER) | 39 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 5 | Gold Coast (OOL) | 38 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 6 | Singapore (SIN) | 25 | Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Tiger Airways |
| 7 | Auckland (AKL) | 24 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Tasman Cargo Airlines |
| 8 | Tokyo (HND) | 20 | All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Qantas |
| 9 | Cairns (CNS) | 16 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 10 | Queenstown (ZQN) | 13 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 11 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 12 | AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Turkish Airlines |
| 12 | Wellington (WLG) | 11 | Air New Zealand, Qantas |
| 13 | Hong Kong (HKG) | 11 | Cathay Pacific, FedEx Express, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas, United Parcel Service |
| 14 | Denpasar-Bali Island (DPS) | 11 | Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar Airways, Malindo Air, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 15 | Hobart (HBA) | 11 | Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia |
| 16 | Bangkok (BKK) | 11 | Qantas, Thai Airways International |
| 17 | Canberra (CBR) | 11 | Virgin Australia |
| 18 | Manila (MNL) | 9 | Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Qantas |
| 19 | Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) | 9 | China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines |
| 20 | Nadi (NAN) | 9 | Air Pacific, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 21 | Dubbo (DBO) | 9 | Regional Express |
| 22 | Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) | 8 | China Southern Airlines |
| 23 | Los Angeles (LAX) | 8 | Delta Air Lines, Qantas, United Airlines |
| 24 | Maroochydore (MCY) | 8 | Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia |
| 25 | Wagga Wagga (WGA) | 8 | Regional Express |
| 26 | Ballina (BNK) | 7 | Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia |
| 27 | Seoul (ICN) | 6 | Jetstar Airways, Korean Air, Tway Airlines |
| 28 | Melbourne (AVV) | 6 | Jetstar Airways |
| 29 | Darwin (DRW) | 6 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 30 | Hamilton Island (HTI) | 6 | Virgin Australia |
| 31 | Nouméa (La Tontouta) (NOU) | 5 | Air Caledonie International, Qantas |
| 32 | Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 5 | Etihad Airways |
| 33 | Dubai (DXB) | 5 | Emirates |
| 34 | Port Moresby (POM) | 4 | Air Niugini |
| 35 | Santiago (SCL) | 4 | LAN Airlines, Qantas |
| 36 | Alice Springs (ASP) | 4 | Qantas |
| 37 | Port Macquarie (PQQ) | 4 | Regional Express |
| 38 | Griffith (GFF) | 4 | Regional Express |
| 39 | Jakarta (CGK) | 3 | Garuda Indonesia, Qantas |
| 40 | Osaka (KIX) | 3 | Jetstar Airways |
| 41 | Proserpine (PPP) | 3 | Jetstar Airways |
| 42 | Townsville (TSV) | 3 | Jetstar Airways |
| 43 | Burnt Pine (NLK) | 3 | Qantas |
| 44 | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 3 | Qantas |
| 45 | San Francisco (SFO) | 3 | Qantas, United Airlines |
| 46 | Coffs Harbour (CFS) | 3 | Regional Express |
| 47 | Vancouver (YVR) | 2 | Air Canada, Qantas |
| 48 | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 2 | VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines |
| 49 | Launceston (LST) | 2 | Jetstar Airways |
| 50 | Honolulu (HNL) | 2 | Qantas |
| 51 | Broome (BME) | 2 | Qantas |
| 52 | Frankfurt am Main (FRA) | 2 | Qantas |
| 53 | Bangalore (BLR) | 2 | Qantas |
| 54 | Narrandera (NRA) | 2 | Regional Express |
| 55 | Colombo (CMB) | 1 | SriLankan Airlines |
| 56 | Taipei (TPE) | 1 | China Airlines |
| 57 | Beijing (PEK) | 1 | Air China |
| 58 | Nanjing (NKG) | 1 | China Eastern Airlines |
| 59 | Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) | 1 | Hainan Airlines |
| 60 | Shenzhen (Bao'an) (SZX) | 1 | FedEx Express |
| 61 | Port Vila (VLI) | 1 | Jetstar Airways |
| 62 | Hamilton (HLZ) | 1 | Jetstar Airways |
| 63 | Phuket (HKT) | 1 | Jetstar Airways |
| 64 | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | 1 | Qantas |
| 65 | Johannesburg (JNB) | 1 | Qantas |
| 66 | Ayers Rock (AYQ) | 1 | Qantas |
| 67 | Moruya (MYA) | 1 | Regional Express |
| 68 | Orange (OAG) | 1 | Regional Express |
| 69 | Parkes (PKE) | 1 | Regional Express |
| 70 | Albury (ABX) | 1 | Regional Express |
| 71 | Broken Hill (BHQ) | 1 | Regional Express |
| 72 | Mabalacat (CRK) | 1 | United Parcel Service |
Origins we tracked to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane (BNE) | 51 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 2 | Melbourne (MEL) | 46 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 3 | Gold Coast (OOL) | 20 | Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia |
| 4 | Perth (PER) | 17 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 5 | Singapore (SIN) | 16 | British Airways, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Tiger Airways |
| 6 | Auckland (AKL) | 14 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Tasman Cargo Airlines |
| 7 | Nadi (NAN) | 12 | Air Pacific, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 8 | Adelaide (ADL) | 11 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 9 | Canberra (CBR) | 10 | Virgin Australia |
| 10 | Tokyo (HND) | 9 | All Nippon Airways, Qantas |
| 11 | Hong Kong (HKG) | 8 | Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Tasman Cargo Airlines |
| 12 | Dubbo (DBO) | 8 | Regional Express, Skytrans Airlines |
| 13 | Los Angeles (LAX) | 7 | American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas |
| 14 | Wellington (WLG) | 6 | Air New Zealand, Qantas |
| 15 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | 6 | Malaysia Airlines, Turkish Airlines |
| 16 | Tamworth (TMW) | 5 | Aeroméxico |
| 17 | Queenstown (ZQN) | 5 | Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia |
| 18 | Denpasar-Bali Island (DPS) | 5 | Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia |
| 19 | Hobart (HBA) | 5 | Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia |
| 20 | Bangkok (BKK) | 5 | Qantas, Thai Airways International |
| 21 | Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) | 4 | China Eastern Airlines |
| 22 | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 4 | Jetstar Airways, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines |
| 23 | Maroochydore (MCY) | 4 | Jetstar Airways |
| 24 | Cairns (CNS) | 4 | Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia |
| 25 | Wagga Wagga (WGA) | 4 | Regional Express |
| 26 | Dubai (DXB) | 4 | Emirates |
| 27 | Seoul (ICN) | 3 | Asiana Airlines, Tway Airlines |
| 28 | Taipei (TPE) | 3 | China Airlines |
| 29 | Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) | 3 | China Southern Airlines, FedEx Express |
| 30 | Launceston (LST) | 3 | Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia |
| 31 | Manila (MNL) | 3 | Qantas |
| 32 | Albury (ABX) | 3 | Regional Express |
| 33 | Christchurch (CHC) | 2 | Air New Zealand |
| 34 | Beijing (PEK) | 2 | Air China |
| 35 | Jakarta (CGK) | 2 | Garuda Indonesia, Qantas |
| 36 | Ballina (BNK) | 2 | Jetstar Airways |
| 37 | Melbourne (AVV) | 2 | Jetstar Airways |
| 38 | Proserpine (PPP) | 2 | Jetstar Airways |
| 39 | Santiago (SCL) | 2 | LAN Airlines |
| 40 | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 2 | Qantas |
| 41 | Orange (OAG) | 2 | Regional Express |
| 42 | Port Macquarie (PQQ) | 2 | Regional Express |
| 43 | Darwin (DRW) | 2 | Virgin Australia |
| 44 | Vancouver (YVR) | 1 | Air Canada |
| 45 | Colombo (CMB) | 1 | SriLankan Airlines |
| 46 | Port Moresby (POM) | 1 | Air Niugini |
| 47 | Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) | 1 | Hainan Airlines |
| 48 | Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 1 | Etihad Airways |
| 49 | Oakland (OAK) | 1 | FedEx Express |
| 50 | Soc Son, Hanoi (HAN) | 1 | Vietnam Airlines |
| 51 | Port Vila (VLI) | 1 | Jetstar Airways |
| 52 | Osaka (KIX) | 1 | Jetstar Airways |
| 53 | Townsville (TSV) | 1 | Jetstar Airways |
| 54 | Honolulu (HNL) | 1 | Qantas |
| 55 | Johannesburg (JNB) | 1 | Qantas |
| 56 | Tokyo (NRT) | 1 | Qantas |
| 57 | Nouméa (La Tontouta) (NOU) | 1 | Qantas |
| 58 | Coffs Harbour (CFS) | 1 | Regional Express |
| 59 | Parkes (PKE) | 1 | Regional Express |
| 60 | Broken Hill (BHQ) | 1 | Regional Express |
| 61 | San Francisco (SFO) | 1 | United Airlines |
| 62 | Shenzhen (Bao'an) (SZX) | 1 | United Parcel Service |
| 63 | Louisville (SDF) | 1 | United Parcel Service |
We observed 49 different airlines on tracked SYD movements.
Facts last refreshed: 13 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Passenger statistics and history
In 2025, Sydney Airport handled 42.5 million passengers, making it the busiest airport of Australia. Officially opened in January 1920, it is one of the longest continuously operating commercial airports in the world. Traffic figures move from year to year, so read that number as an indication of scale rather than a live count.
Frequently asked questions about Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport flight status
How do I check Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport departures today?
Today's outbound flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport are on the live departures page, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes SYD and YSSY mean?
Both identify the same airport. SYD is the IATA code for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; YSSY is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport in?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport runs on Australia/Sydney time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.