Western Sydney Airport Opening: Everything You Need to Know
Australia’s newest airport opens Sunday 25 October 2026, and it’s right in our backyard. Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is welcoming its first passengers in less than 2 weeks.
It’s Australia’s first major international greenfield airport in more than 50 years. It runs 24 hours a day, and for Western Sydney families it means no more battling the M5 to Mascot at 4am.
Here’s everything you need to know before your first flight.
When does Western Sydney Airport open?
Passenger flights start Sunday 25 October 2026. Cargo operations began on 27 July. The first commercial passenger flight, Jetstar’s JQ362, departs WSI for the Gold Coast at 11am on Sunday 25 October.
Which airlines fly from Western Sydney Airport?
- Jetstar: from 25 October. Routes include two daily flights to Melbourne, four weekly to the Gold Coast and three weekly to Brisbane voyages-d-affaires
- Air New Zealand: operates the first international flight from WSI on 26 October, flying to Auckland australianaviation
- Singapore Airlines: daily flights to Changi from 23 November australianaviation
- Qantas: flights follow from March 28, 2027 c
Shopping and food at Western Sydney Airport
Retail confirmed for opening day includes:
- Specialty stores including Eyelove and Tech2Go
- Two duty-free shopping areas for international travellers
- Three RELAY stores, located in the arrivals hall and in both the domestic and international departures
How to get to Western Sydney Airport
The Sydney Metro airport line isn’t open yet, so for the airport’s first year or more you’ll be getting there by road or bus. The new Super Shuttle WSI launches Sunday 25 October and links the airport with Parramatta CBD, Sydney CBD and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. Tickets are on sale now, with adult one-way launch fares from WSI starting at $25 to Parramatta, $55 to Sydney City and $65 to Sydney Airport. If you’re on the train line, the free WSI Link bus runs between St Marys station and the airport every 30 minutes, from 4.30am to midnight Sunday to Thursday and until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. Five permanent electric bus routes also service the airport, plus free connections from Penrith, Liverpool, Campbelltown and Leppington. Driving is easy via the new M12 Motorway, and Wilson Parking runs more than 6,000 short- and long-term car spaces on site.
More details are coming out every week, so stay tuned. We’ll update this guide as soon as we know more.
📍 Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, 40 Nancy Drive, Luddenham
🌐 wsiairport.com.au
