Sydney Airport lies 8 kilometres south of the city centre and is around 52.3 kilometres south of the suburb of Avalon Beach. Avalon Beach is a northern beaches suburb in Sydney and sits approximately 38 kilometres from the city centre. There are several transport methods that can take you from the airport to Avalon beach including public transport, taxis, hire cars, shuttle buses and private transfers.

Of these options, we recommend a private transfer with Car Australia. Our services are by far your most convenient and cost-effective method that won’t put a drainer on your time. We offer a comfortable and convenient door to door service, driven by experienced chauffeurs. We have an extensive fleet of modern vehicles ranging from sedans, SUVs and people movers to premium coaches and minibuses. We can cater for large groups of up to 20 and are available to transport you any time of the day or night.

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Planning your journey from Sydney Airport to Avalon Beach

If you are unfamiliar with Sydney airport or Avalon Beach, we have listed below some important information regarding your journey as well as the travel times.

Pick Up and Other Information

Travel times

Avalon Beach is around 52.3 kilometres from Sydney Airport and the journey time takes on average 1 hour. Depending on traffic conditions your travel time may be subject to change. During peak conditions, you may see your journey reaching up to 1 hour and 20 minutes, whereas off-peak conditions may reduce your trip to 50 minutes.

Sydney Airport

Sydney Airport is located in the suburb of mascot, on the northern shores of Botany Bay and is Australia’s largest and busiest international and domestic airport. The airport is made up of 3 main terminals:

  • Terminal 1 – This hosts international flights and handles over 16.7 million passengers a year.
  • Terminal 2 – This is the main domestic terminal that handles flights with Virgin, REX and Jetstar.
  • Terminal 3 – This is the terminal domestic and operates flights from Qantas and Qantas Link.

The airport has a wide array of parking options onsite at all terminals. There are also ample waiting and pickup bays for all terminal precincts.
There is free Wi-Fi throughout all terminals as well as excellent transit facilities including toilets, showers, cafes, restaurants, shopping and airline lounges.

Avalon Beach

Avalon Beach is a coastal suburb in Sydney’s Northern Beaches and has become a popular seaside getaway destination for many Sydney city residents. Gorgeous beaches, a vibrant surfing community, lush parks and a great community feel are all that await you in Avalon Beach. The suburb has an impressive 25-meter ocean rock pool along the south shore and the shopping and restaurant scene is bustling and jam-packed with entertainment opportunities. Car Australia services the whole of Avalon Beach and its surroundings and our drivers can pick you up and drop you off at any location of your choosing, simply book via our mobile app, website or by giving us a call.