Flying from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Lord Howe Island Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Lord Howe Island.
You can choose from 14 weekly Lord Howe Island Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights. The 09:40 departure with Qantas is the earliest available. Qantas operates the last service of the day at 16:00.
To ensure you catch your LDH to SYD flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Jetting into Sydney (and then discovering more of Australia!) is a cinch with Qantas. This popular carrier has direct flights from Lord Howe Island Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Qantas.
Among carriers operating LDH to SYD flights, Qantas is the most consistent for on-time landings.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lord Howe Island Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is AED 2,200. A round-trip ticket right now is AED 4,086. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from LDH to SYD, book your journey four months ahead of your departure.
March is the cheapest month for flights from Lord Howe Island Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)
55.07% of flights that leave from Lord Howe Island Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Lord Howe Island to Lord Howe Island Airport is approximately 5 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near LDH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lord Howe Island Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you have a late Lord Howe Island Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near SYD:
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Reserving your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to central Sydney has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Lord Howe Island Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Sydney in April.
When reserving your flight from Lord Howe Island Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LDH to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sydney. Around 241 kilometers away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 121 kilometers north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.
