Western Sydney International Airport Is Open: What Travelers Need to Know

The short answer: Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, code WSI, opened to passengers on Sunday 25 October 2026. Jetstar now flies from it to Melbourne, the Gold Coast and Brisbane, Air New Zealand flies to Auckland three times a week, and Singapore Airlines plans a daily non-stop to Singapore from 23 November. There is no train to the airport yet: the main public transport link is a free bus from St Marys Station.

It is Australia's first major international airport built on a new site in more than 50 years, according to the Australian infrastructure department. It sits about 45 km west of central Sydney and, unlike Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), it is designed to run 24 hours a day with no curfew.

Driving from WSI?

What happened on opening weekend

The first flight, Jetstar JQ362 to the Gold Coast, left at 11am AEDT on 25 October, Jetstar said. On 26 October Air New Zealand NZ165 from Auckland became the first international arrival, according to the Prime Minister's office.

Who flies from WSI, and when

• Jetstar (flying now): up to 24 return flights a week on A320s, including up to 14 to Melbourne, a daily Gold Coast service and three a week to Brisbane. Jetstar also says it has bid for flights to Bali.
• Air New Zealand (flying now): Auckland three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, on A320 and A321 jets (Air New Zealand).
• Singapore Airlines (from 23 November 2026): a daily non-stop to Singapore on an Airbus A350-900 with 40 business and 263 economy seats. It is scheduled to leave WSI just before midnight and reach Singapore at about 5am, subject to regulatory approvals (Singapore Airlines).

• Coming in 2027: the government lists flights to Ho Chi Minh City from January 2027 and Nadi from March 2027. QantasLink plans Melbourne and Brisbane, four times a week each, from 28 March 2027. (Prime Minister's office).

Dates can change, so confirm them with the airline before you book.

How to get to Western Sydney International

The Sydney Metro rail line to the airport is still under construction, so for now WSI is reached by road. Transport for NSW lists these options:

• WSI Link, free: an electric bus between St Marys Station and the airport every 30 minutes, from 4:30am to midnight Sunday to Thursday and 4:30am to 1am on Friday and Saturday. Tap on and off with an Opal card or a bank card so the trip is counted; no fare is charged. At the airport it leaves from Stand A, and at St Marys you connect to Sydney Trains.
• Local buses: routes 772 from Mount Druitt, 790 from Penrith, 825 from Liverpool via Bonnyrigg, 845 from Campbelltown via Oran Park and 860 from Liverpool via Leppington, every 30 minutes from 5am to 10pm, seven days a week.
• Driving: the toll-free M12 Motorway links the airport with the M7, and there are more than 6,000 parking spaces (Transport for NSW guide). The airport's parking site says bookings must be made at least six hours ahead.

What this means for travelers

• Check which Sydney airport is on your ticket. WSI and Kingsford Smith (SYD) are separate airports on different sides of the city. A booking that says "Sydney" could mean either, so check the code.
• Plan late arrivals before you fly. The airport runs around the clock, but the free bus and the local routes keep set hours. Singapore Airlines' flight, for example, is due in at about 10:20pm.
• Driving yourself? Compare car hire options in Sydney.
• Flying from Kingsford Smith instead? See our Sydney Airport lounge guide, the Sydney Airport destination guide and travel insurance options for Sydney. Heading to New Zealand? Start with our Auckland guide.

Questions travelers ask

When did Western Sydney International Airport open? It opened to passengers on 25 October 2026, when Jetstar flight JQ362 left for the Gold Coast. The first international flight, Air New Zealand from Auckland, landed on 26 October.

Is there a train to Western Sydney Airport? Not yet. The Sydney Metro line to the airport is still being built. Until it opens, the free WSI Link bus runs between the airport and St Marys Station every 30 minutes.

Which airlines fly from WSI? Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly now. Singapore Airlines plans daily Singapore flights from 23 November 2026, and QantasLink plans Melbourne and Brisbane flights from 28 March 2027.

Is Western Sydney Airport open 24 hours? Yes. The Australian Government describes WSI as a 24-hour, curfew-free airport, unlike Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Does Aurum sell flights or rides to WSI? No. Aurum publishes travel guides and links to partners. Flights, rooms and rides are booked and paid with the airline or the partner you choose.

Sources checked on 27 October 2026: Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, the Prime Minister of Australia, the Department of Infrastructure and Transport for NSW (linked above).