Flying from Longreach Airport (LRE) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney is one hour ahead of Longreach and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LRE to SYD flight.
Travelling during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Longreach Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Brisbane Airport is a popular stopover on the LRE to SYD route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Longreach Airport (LRE) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
At the moment, £376 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Longreach Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £433. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LRE to SYD, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Longreach Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
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Handy information about Longreach Airport (LRE)
89.83% of flights departing from Longreach Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of LRE.
To reach Longreach Airport from central Longreach, it takes around 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 2 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near LRE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Longreach Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Consider booking a hotel near SYD if you're taking a late Longreach Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway 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 and explore beyond Sydney's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Longreach Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Sydney based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Longreach Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to go to Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LRE to SYD in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sydney. Around 150 miles away to the south-west, top sights here include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia and is around 75 miles north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without a visit to Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.
