Flying from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Dubbo.
You can choose from 92 weekly Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Qantas is the earliest available. Rex Regional Express operates the last service of the day at 18:30.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DBO to SYD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Sydney (and then discovering more of Australia!) is a snap with Qantas. This popular airline has direct flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Qantas.
With a dependable 80.38% of services arriving as planned, Qantas is the most punctual carrier for DBO to SYD flights.
If you'd love to visit another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Broken Hill Airport is a well-known stop between DBO and SYD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is R 2,598. A round-trip fare is currently R 5,163. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DBO to SYD.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)
75.06% of flights leaving from Dubbo City Regional Airport reach their destination on time.
Dubbo City Regional Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Dubbo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near DBO? If you've booked an early flight from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these stays will have you sleeping 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 getting in late on a Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive to explore Sydney and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Sydney. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to explore Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DBO 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
Sydney has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.