Sydney Airport Pick-up Instructions
These instructions are for your pick-up from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to your hostel.
Which flight are you on?
As soon as you land:
- Turn your phone on.
- Activate roaming so you can use your phone in Australia.
- Keep your mobile switched on in case we need to contact you.
- Flight early or late? Don't worry. Just follow the steps below.
International Flights
Arriving from overseas
Meeting point
Super Shuttle Pick-up, Coach Bay 12
Outside the Arrivals terminal (Terminal 1), opposite the Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel.
Check your phone for a text message from Sydney Super Shuttle and follow any instructions in it.
- Collect your luggage and clear customs. Go through immigration first, then pick up your bags.
- Walk into the public arrivals area and turn RIGHT. Head towards the northern end of the terminal (towards the train station).
- Go outside to the coach / mini-bus waiting area and find Bay 12. It is opposite the Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel. It can be crowded, so look carefully for the right bay.
- Find the Sydney Super Shuttle marshal and tell them your name. They will greet you, confirm your booking and help you board. You will not have anything to pay.
Domestic Flights
Arriving from within Australia
Meeting point
Super Shuttle Pick-up Area, beside the P3 car park
Reached via the P1/P3 pedestrian walkway. Follow the signs to P3.
Check your phone for a text message from Sydney Super Shuttle and follow any instructions in it.
- Collect your luggage. Then head to the Arrivals Level pick-up.
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Exit the terminal, cross the road and head straight ahead. Follow the signs to P3. Which way you turn depends on your terminal:
Terminal 2 Turn right (Virgin, Jetstar and Rex) | Terminal 3 Turn left (Qantas and Qantas Link) - Meet at the Super Shuttle Pick-up Area beside the P3 car park. A Sydney Super Shuttle marshal will be waiting to greet you and help you board.
- Tell the marshal your name. They will confirm your booking. Welcome to Travel has already arranged your transfer, so you won't need to pay anything.
There is no need to call Sydney Super Shuttle when you arrive. Just go to the meeting point and look for their team.
Daily Schedule
Bus Timetable
The same pick-up times apply to International (T1) and Domestic (T2 & T3). Each time shows the arrival–departure window at the airport pick-up point.
If the bus isn’t there when you arrive, it is probably between shuttle times. Wait at your meeting point for the next one.
The last shuttle of the day is at 23:10.
| Arrive – Depart |
|---|
| 06:50-07:00 |
| 07:25-07:35 |
| 08:00-08:10 |
| 08:35-08:45 |
| 09:10-09:20 |
| 09:50-10:00 |
| 10:30-10:40 |
| 11:10-11:20 |
| 11:50-12:00 |
| 12:30-12:40 |
| 13:10-13:20 |
| 13:50-14:00 |
| 14:30-14:40 |
| 15:10-15:20 |
| 15:50-16:00 |
| 16:30-16:40 |
| 17:10-17:20 |
| 17:50-18:00 |
| 18:30-18:40 |
| 19:10-19:20 |
| 19:50-20:00 |
| 20:30-20:40 |
| 21:10-21:20 |
| 21:50-22:00 |
| 22:30-22:40 |
| 23:10-23:20 |
Buses run to this fixed daily timetable. Times may vary slightly with airport traffic and flight arrivals. For any flight delayed, cancelled, or landing outside these hours, please contact Sydney Super Shuttle Service in advance.
Landing late? Take the train
Sydney Airport closes at 11pm.
If you come out of the airport after the last shuttle, you will need to take the train to the hostel. It is really easy.
- Take the train to Central Station. Trains run approximately every 10 minutes and takes around 10 minutes.
- Walk to the hostel from Central Station. It is just a 3 minute walk.
Contact Us
Need Help?
Keep your phone on. If you can’t find the bus, call Sydney Super Shuttle first. If you still need help, call us.