Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Port Macquarie Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Take your pick of 76 weekly Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Port Macquarie Airport flights. The 08:35 departure with Qantas is the earliest flight available. Qantas operates the last service of the day at 18:45.
Leave enough time to make your SYD to PQQ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Qantas offers direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Port Macquarie Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Port Macquarie — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Qantas on this route.
Qantas tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SYD to PQQ flights, with 82.71% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd love to discover another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Port Macquarie Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Brisbane Airport is a popular stop between SYD and PQQ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Port Macquarie Airport flight is £71. A return plane ticket right now is £140. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SYD to PQQ.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Port Macquarie Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 11 miles from central Sydney. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you have an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Port Macquarie Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Reserve a hotel close to PQQ if you're taking a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Port Macquarie Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Port Macquarie Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Hertz and venture far and wide through Port Macquarie and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Port Macquarie Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to central Port Macquarie
From Port Macquarie Airport, Port Macquarie is approximately 3 miles away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Port Macquarie Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Port Macquarie. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Port Macquarie Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Port Macquarie, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to PQQ around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Port Macquarie, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Travel around 200 miles south-west to Sydney to tick off its popular sights. From Sydney Opera House to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach, your itinerary will be busy.
Brisbane is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 280 miles north of Port Macquarie. No trip is complete without seeing South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge.