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In Australia, Sydney’s second airport blows some passengers off course

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7:40 AM · 1 min read
In Australia, Sydney’s second airport blows some passengers off course — South China Morning Post, Hong Kong Business news
Image: South China Morning Post

Sydney’s new multibillion-dollar airport has already confused some travellers, with passengers mistaking the new facility for the Australian city’s existing airport and even booking flights to the wrong side of the country. Western Sydney International Airport, which opened at the weekend after decades of planning, is about 60km (37 miles) from the city centre, compared with just 8km for the existing Kingsford Smith Airport. The new airport operates around the clock, while most passenger flights...

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