Flying from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Sydney 11 hours ahead of Belfast.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BHD to SYD flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
At the moment, $980 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,927. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BHD to SYD, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BHD to SYD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
When it comes to George Best Belfast City Airport's on-time performance, 68.3% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
George Best Belfast City Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BHD? If you've booked an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a George Best Belfast City Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
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Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Sydney. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The quietest month for a flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Sydney based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you want to go to Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHD to SYD in July. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If there's time to check out another corner of Australia, consider Newcastle, roughly 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are the start of reasons to visit.