Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Longreach Airport (LRE): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SYD to LRE flight.
Flying during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Longreach Airport. Brisbane Airport is a popular stopover on the SYD to LRE route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Longreach Airport (LRE)
Currently, $386 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Longreach Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $554. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to LRE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Longreach Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights leaving Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% land on time at their destination.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Longreach Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SYD:
Arriving at Longreach Airport (LRE)
If you're arriving on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Longreach Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near LRE:
Set yourself up with a Longreach Airport rental car from leading providers like Avis or Budget. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Longreach and discover places most visitors miss.
Improve your chances of scoring a great deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Longreach Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a wise move.
Getting from Longreach Airport (LRE) to central Longreach
From Longreach Airport, Longreach is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Longreach Airport (LRE)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Longreach Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Longreach. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Longreach Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. December is the warmest month in Longreach, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to LRE around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Emerald is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Longreach. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Botanic Gardens, Emerald Art Gallery and Sunflower Painting.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Australia, consider Moranbah, roughly 418 kilometres east of Longreach. Moranbah Skate Park, Doggie Parking and Koala Park are key reasons to visit.
