Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Broken Hill Airport (BHQ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Broken Hill Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Flights from SYD to BHQ start from 09:30 — the first with Rex Regional Express. The last service of the day is at 18:00 with Rex Regional Express. In total, you can take your pick of 27 weekly Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Broken Hill Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SYD to BHQ flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Getting to Broken Hill (and then seeing more of Australia!) is a cinch with Qantas. This popular airline has direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Broken Hill Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Qantas.
Rex Regional Express leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SYD to BHQ flights, with 86.05% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to discover another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Broken Hill Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubbo City Regional Airport is a well-known stop between SYD and BHQ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
Rs52,562 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Broken Hill Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs107,480. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SYD to BHQ.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Broken Hill Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that take off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Broken Hill Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
If you have a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Broken Hill Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near BHQ:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Broken Hill Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Hertz or Avis and explore beyond Broken Hill's usual tourist stops.
Reserve your vehicle from Broken Hill Airport at least a few weeks in advance to get the lowest price possible. If you're travelling during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) to central Broken Hill
Broken Hill Airport to the centre of Broken Hill has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Broken Hill Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Broken Hill. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Broken Hill Airport for January if you want to visit Broken Hill during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 37ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to BHQ in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 17ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Adelaide is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Broken Hill. Around 418 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Adelaide Botanic Garden, Glenelg Beach and Adelaide Oval.
Mildura is another standout destination in Australia and is around 257 kilometres south of Broken Hill. No trip is complete without seeing Mildura Riverfront, Mildura Arts Centre & Rio Vista Homestead and Orange World.
