Find cheap flights to Sydney

If you’re travelling to Sydney, Australia, most flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Passengers departing from London Heathrow can arrive at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) in around 22h 15min if they book a direct flight on Qantas Airways. You can also find a number of flights with one stopover. Flights on Etihad Airways take about 22h 20min, Cathay Pacific flights take roughly 22h 35min, Japan Airlines flights take approximately 24h 30min and United Airlines flights take around 32h 30min. If you prefer to depart from London Gatwick Airport, you can travel from London to Sydney in around 22h on Emirates with a stopover in Dubai. Travellers looking for Sydney flight deals can search for flights with more than one stop, which take longer to arrive but may be less expensive.

Passengers can fly directly from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith, Sydney, on Qantas Airways. These flights are generally more expensive, but you won’t need to change planes or spend time waiting in transit. There are also many flights with one stopover. From Heathrow Airport, you can fly Etihad Airways with a stopover in Abu Dhabi or Cathay Pacific with a stopover in Hong Kong. Travellers can also fly Singapore Airlines via Changi Airport (SIN) or Japan Airways via Tokyo Haneda (HND). If you want to travel via America, United Airlines offers flights to Sydney with a stopover in San Francisco.

British citizens will need a valid UK passport to enter Australia and must apply for a visa online before travelling. eVisitor tourist visas and business visas are available for multiple entry stays of less than 90 days. There are other tourist visas available, if you would like to stay in Australia for a longer period. If you are planning to visit Sydney for study or work, you will need to apply for the relevant visa. Processing times for online applications vary.

Home of the iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House, Sydney is one of the most popular destinations in Australia. Visit the picturesque beaches in the summer, including Bondi and Manly, where you can swim, surf and dine at the cafes and restaurants along the waterfront. You will also find popular surf beaches for beginners and experienced surfers along the coast, such as Freshwater Beach and Tamarama. New South Wales is also home to scenic national parks, which are perfect for hiking, birdwatching and spending time in nature. Discover Blue Mountains National Park, Royal National Park or Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, only a short drive from Sydney. Wine lovers will enjoy visiting the vineyards in the Hunter Valley and the Southern Highlands. One of the most popular festival in Sydney is the colourful Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, held annually in March, and there are plenty of art, music and food festivals held throughout the year, too. Visitors can also spend time at Sydney’s museums and markets, including the Museum of Contemporary Art and Paddington Market.

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