Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Stansted Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a sought-after stop between STN and SYD.
To find out if you need a visa to enter Australia, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most up-to-date details, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from STN to SYD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Stansted Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is 369 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 762 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from STN to SYD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a ticket from Stansted Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from STN to SYD every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Stansted Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
Travelling from central London to Stansted Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 64 kilometres in 1 hour or so, depending on traffic.
After an easy way to start to your travels? Stay near STN. Whether you're on an early flight from Stansted Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're on a late flight from Stansted Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near SYD:
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Sydney. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
It'll take around 27 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Sydney. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Stansted 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 and 32ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from STN to SYD sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sydney
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sydney right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from STN to SYD:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Winston Hills Lions Park, Rumsey Rose Garden and Westmead Hospital: Emergency Room are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Sydney itinerary.
Complete your Sydney trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Sydney.