Landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport after a long flight is not the moment to be queuing for a taxi, gambling on rideshare surge pricing or dragging suitcases through a train station. A pre-booked Sydney Airport transfer with REDY2GO means your ride is confirmed before you fly, your price is locked in, and we already know when you land.
Most airport transfer companies only do one thing – luxury chauffeur cars or budget shuttles. REDY2GO does the full range: shared shuttles from $11, private sedans, business class and SUVs, people movers for up to 10, minibuses and 48-seat coaches. Solo business traveller, family of five with a pram, or a 40-person conference group – one booking, the right vehicle, one fixed price.
Every Sydney Airport transfer includes:
Get an instant quote or call 1300 2GO NOW.
Every option below can be booked for arrivals or departures, one-way or return.
Enter your pickup, drop-off, date and passengers for an instant fixed price online.
Give us your flight number so we can track your arrival and plan your pickup.
Once you've collected your bags, call 1300 2GO NOW and we'll direct you to your vehicle.
Your driver loads the luggage and takes you straight to your door.
Sydney Airport has two separate precincts on opposite sides of the runway. Make sure you know which one you're flying into – they are not within walking distance of each other.
All international arrivals and departures. After you clear customs and exit into the arrivals hall, head to the shuttle service pick-up zone. Your driver or our dispatch team will guide you from there.
Used by Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Rex and other domestic carriers. Collect your bags, then proceed to the REDY2GO pick-up area and call us to confirm you're ready.
Home of Qantas domestic flights. Collect your bags, then follow the signs to the REDY2GO pick-up area. We'll confirm your exact meeting point when you call.
Tip: allow extra time if you have a connecting flight between T1 and T2/T3 – the transfer between precincts runs by road.
We run airport transfers to every suburb in Greater Sydney and beyond. Here are some of the most-booked routes and typical travel times.
| From Sydney Airport to | Approx. distance | Typical travel time* | Best option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney CBD & city hotels | 10 km | 20–35 min | Shuttle or sedan |
| Barangaroo & Darling Harbour | 11 km | 25–35 min | Shuttle or sedan |
| Circular Quay (Overseas Passenger Terminal) | 12 km | 25–40 min | Van or shuttle |
| White Bay Cruise Terminal | 13 km | 25–40 min | Van or shuttle |
| Bondi Beach & Eastern Suburbs | 13 km | 25–40 min | Sedan or van |
| North Sydney & Chatswood | 16–20 km | 30–45 min | Sedan |
| Manly & Northern Beaches | 27 km | 45–60 min | Sedan or van |
| Sydney Olympic Park & Homebush | 20 km | 30–45 min | Van or coach (events) |
| Parramatta | 25 km | 35–55 min | Sedan or van |
| Hills District & Castle Hill | 35 km | 45–65 min | Sedan or van |
| Penrith & Western Sydney | 55 km | 55–75 min | Van |
| Wollongong | 75 km | 60–90 min | Sedan or van |
| Central Coast (Gosford) | 85 km | 80–110 min | Van |
| Blue Mountains (Katoomba) | 110 km | 100–130 min | Van or minibus |
*Travel times are estimates and depend on traffic and time of day. Your quote is a fixed price regardless of traffic.
What's the cheapest and easiest way to get from Sydney Airport to the city? It depends on how many of you are travelling and how much luggage you have. Here's how a pre-booked transfer compares.
| REDY2GO transfer | Taxi | Rideshare | Airport train | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price fixed before you travel | Yes | No – metered | Surge pricing | Yes |
| Door-to-door | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Flight tracked | Yes | No | No | No |
| Help with luggage | Yes | Sometimes | Sometimes | No |
| Child seats | On request | Rarely | Rarely | N/A |
| Groups of 5+ in one vehicle | Up to 48 | Maxi only | XL only | Yes, but no luggage help |
| Extra airport fees | Included in quote | Airport levy added | Airport fee added | Station access fee added |
For solo travellers with light luggage, a shared shuttle from $11 is usually the cheapest door-to-door option. For families and groups, a private van often costs less per person than two taxis.
Pre-booked child seats and boosters, room for prams and a driver who helps with the bags. One private van, one fixed price, no stress after a long-haul flight.
Sedans and business-class vehicles, flight tracking and 24/7 support. Ask us about regular bookings for teams who fly in and out of Sydney often.
Early starts, late finishes and swings that never change. We get FIFO workers to and from Sydney Airport on time for every rotation, with fixed prices and flight tracking if your charter or connection runs late. Ask us about recurring bookings for your roster, or group transfers for your whole crew.
Direct transfers between Sydney Airport and the Overseas Passenger Terminal or White Bay, including P&O, Carnival and Royal Caribbean sailings.
Affordable hotel shuttles and backpacker transfers to CBD accommodation, Kings Cross, Bondi and beyond.
Coordinated convention shuttles and coaches for delegates arriving on multiple flights, with a single point of contact.
Book airport transfers for your clients and earn commission through our travel agent partner program.
One company, every vehicle size. Big chauffeur brands focus on luxury cars; budget operators only run shuttles. We do both – so you get the right vehicle for your group without shopping around.
Honest, fixed pricing. The price you're quoted is the price you pay. No surge pricing when it rains, and no meter ticking in peak-hour traffic on the M1 or Southern Cross Drive.
Local Sydney team. Headquartered in Barangaroo, we've been moving people around Sydney since 2013. When you call, you get a real person who knows the airport.
REDY2GO also runs airport transfers and shuttles in other major centres, plus add-ons that make the trip easier:
Melbourne Airport Adelaide Airport Perth Airport Western Sydney Airport (WSI) Brisbane Airport Gold Coast Airport Canberra Airport Hobart Airport Gold Coast Adelaide Excess baggage Plaza Premium Lounge RideShare car service
Shared shuttle transfers from Sydney Airport to the CBD start from $11 per person. Private sedan, van, minibus and coach prices depend on your destination, vehicle and passenger numbers – get an instant fixed quote on our booking page.
For one or two people with standard luggage, a shared shuttle is usually the cheapest door-to-door option. For families and groups of four or more, a private van is often cheaper per person than taking two taxis or rideshares.
Often, yes – especially in peak times. Taxis are metered and add an airport levy, and rideshare prices can surge when demand is high. A pre-booked REDY2GO transfer has a fixed price agreed before you travel.
At T1 International, exit customs and head to the shuttle service pick-up zone. At T2 and T3 Domestic, collect your bags and proceed to the REDY2GO pick-up area. Call 1300 2GO NOW when you're ready and we'll confirm your exact meeting point.
We ask for your flight number when you book so we can monitor your arrival and adjust your pickup. Just call us once you've collected your bags.
Yes. Child seats and boosters are available on request for private transfers – let us know the ages of your children when you book.
Shared shuttles include one bag plus one carry-on per person. Private sedans carry up to three pieces, and vans, minibuses and coaches carry much more. Tell us about extra bags, surfboards, golf clubs or prams when you book.
Yes. We move groups from 5 to 48+ passengers with vans, minibuses and coaches, including multi-flight pickups for conferences, weddings, sports teams and cruise groups.
Yes – all REDY2GO transfers are pre-booked, which is how we guarantee your vehicle and fixed price. Booking early is recommended for school holidays, cruise days and large groups.
Yes. We also run transfers to and from Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, including connections between WSI and Sydney Airport.
Fixed prices. Flight tracked. Every vehicle size from sedan to coach.
