Travelling from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 15 hours ahead of Santa Cruz.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your VVI to SYD flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Rs333,276 is the lowest price for a one-way Viru Viru International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs669,779. These prices can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from VVI to SYD, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Viru Viru International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
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Handy information about Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
When it comes to Viru Viru International Airport's on-time performance, 62.94% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Viru Viru International Airport from central Santa Cruz, it takes around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
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Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Viru Viru International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Sydney based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from VVI to SYD in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Australia, consider Newcastle, about 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are the start of reasons to visit.