Flights
Flights to Sydney
Flying to Sydney for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Sydney, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 171 upcoming events in and around Sydney (counted Nov 10, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to central Sydney is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 6.6 miles away. For Under the Big Top - The Show Ring at the Entertainment Quarter, the nearest is SYD at 4.5 miles.
Airports serving Sydney
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Sydney, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) 6.6 mi (11 km) | Large | Nearest to Under the Big Top - The Show Ring at the Entertainment Quarter, Accor Stadium, Sydney State Theatre, Afterpay Arena, Allianz Stadium - Sydney, Sydney Lyric Theatre, Capitol Theatre - Sydney and Liberty Hall At The Entertainment Quarter. |
Nearest airport to each Sydney venue
The busiest venues in and around Sydney, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Under the Big Top - The Show Ring at the Entertainment Quarter Hotels near Under the Big Top - The Show Ring at the Entertainment Quarter | SYD, 4.5 mi | None |
| Accor Stadium Hotels near Accor Stadium | SYD, 9.4 mi | None |
| Sydney State Theatre Hotels near Sydney State Theatre | SYD, 5.5 mi | None |
| Afterpay Arena Hotels near Afterpay Arena | SYD, 9.4 mi | None |
| Allianz Stadium - Sydney Hotels near Allianz Stadium - Sydney | SYD, 4.7 mi | None |
| Sydney Lyric Theatre Hotels near Sydney Lyric Theatre | SYD, 5.5 mi | None |
| Capitol Theatre - Sydney Hotels near Capitol Theatre - Sydney | SYD, 4.9 mi | None |
| Liberty Hall At The Entertainment Quarter Hotels near Liberty Hall At The Entertainment Quarter | SYD, 4.5 mi | None |
Flying in for a Sydney event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 10, 2026): 83 events in and around Sydney; 63% on Fri–Sun; 44 of the 83 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Cirque du Soleil - Kooza
Under the Big Top - The Show Ring at the Entertainment Quarter, Sydney, New South Wales
Cirque du Soleil - Kooza
Under the Big Top - The Show Ring at the Entertainment Quarter, Sydney, New South Wales
From about $80.00View TicketsCirque du Soleil - Kooza
Under the Big Top - The Show Ring at the Entertainment Quarter, Sydney, New South Wales
From about $80.00View TicketsCirque du Soleil - Kooza
Under the Big Top - The Show Ring at the Entertainment Quarter, Sydney, New South Wales
From about $80.00View TicketsKhalid
Afterpay Arena, Sydney, New South Wales
From about $389.00View TicketsMatinee
Cirque du Soleil - Kooza
Under the Big Top - The Show Ring at the Entertainment Quarter, Sydney, New South Wales
From about $80.00View TicketsMatinee
Cirque du Soleil - Kooza
Under the Big Top - The Show Ring at the Entertainment Quarter, Sydney, New South Wales
From about $80.00View TicketsJack Johnson
The Domain - Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales
Search flights for:
- Nov 11: Cirque du Soleil - Kooza
- Nov 12: Cirque du Soleil - Kooza
- Nov 13: Cirque du Soleil - Kooza
- Nov 14: Cirque du Soleil - Kooza
- Nov 15: Cirque du Soleil - Kooza
Flying in to Sydney: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Under the Big Top - The Show Ring at the Entertainment Quarter it is SYD, 4.5 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many events are in Sydney in the next 30 days?
83 in and around Sydney in the 30 days from Nov 10, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 63% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 44 of the 83 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Under the Big Top - The Show Ring at the Entertainment Quarter?
The closest airport to Under the Big Top - The Show Ring at the Entertainment Quarter is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 4.5 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
What is the closest airport to Sydney?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to central Sydney, 6.6 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Accor Stadium?
The closest airport to Accor Stadium is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 9.4 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How far is SYD from central Sydney?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 6.6 miles (11 km) from central Sydney in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
How many airports serve Sydney?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of central Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).
