Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Norfolk Island Airport (NLK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Norfolk Island Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Each week, there are eight Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Norfolk Island Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, select the 09:45 Qantas flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 10:00 with Qantas.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to NLK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Qantas on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for SYD to NLK flights is Qantas.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Norfolk Island Airport. Brisbane Airport is a top stopover on the SYD to NLK route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Norfolk Island Airport (NLK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Norfolk Island Airport flight is Rs75,788. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs181,021. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SYD to NLK.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Norfolk Island Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SYD to NLK by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Norfolk Island Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, data shows 69.62% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
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Arriving at Norfolk Island Airport (NLK)
If you have a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Norfolk Island Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near NLK:
Getting from Norfolk Island Airport (NLK) to central Longridge Station
Norfolk Island Airport to central Longridge Station has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
When to fly to Norfolk Island Airport (NLK)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Norfolk Island Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Longridge Station. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.