Travelling from Dubai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Dubai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's main airports.
13 hours 47 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Dubai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 7 hours ahead of Dubai. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is the most popular route. There are 28 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with Emirates at 21:30. Go for the first DXB to SYD departure with Emirates at 01:50 if you want to get going earlier.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to SYD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can take a direct flight from Dubai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) out of Dubai Airport (DXB).
Emirates is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Dubai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport leaving from DXB.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from Dubai to SYD leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
DXB is approximately 14 kilometres from central Dubai. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the best route and your public transport options.
In search of a handy hotel near Dubai Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) operates direct flights from Dubai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD).
DWC is about 56 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Dubai to SYD? Kick back in a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dubai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 27 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
R 4,940 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Return flights start from R 11,646. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
8 months before your departure is the best time to score cheap tickets from Dubai to SYD.
To get the lowest price on your tickets from Dubai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, schedule your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Travel dates flexible? Use the 'Whole month' search function to zero in on the most affordable day to fly.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if the price has dropped. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from searching for a cheap ticket from Dubai to SYD every day.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the quietest time to fly to Sydney. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Dubai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Sydney. The warmest month is January. Book your flights from Dubai to SYD sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Dubai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in July when temperatures average between 5ºC and 19ºC.
More about Sydney
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Sydney right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Sydney itinerary.
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