Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 11 hours ahead of London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to SYD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between LHR and SYD:
Changi International Airport
Perth Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
At the moment, P27,790 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P39,700. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to SYD if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LHR to SYD.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
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To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Sydney. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Sydney. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Sydney, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Travel around 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to check off its leading sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.