Western Sydney Airport begins international passenger operations

Business · First reported 26 Oct, 07:40 · Updated 19:08

Western Sydney International Airport welcomed its first international passengers on 26 October 2026, a day after its official opening. The new airport is at Badgerys Creek, about 60 kilometres west of central Sydney, and operates around the clock.

Air New Zealand flight NZ165 arrived from Auckland on 26 October, the airport’s first international passenger flight.
Jetstar began domestic passenger services the day before the first international arrival.
The airport’s initial capacity is 10 million passengers a year; its operator says it could eventually handle more than 80 million annually.
A separate report says some travellers have mistaken the new facility for Sydney’s existing airport, with some booking flights to the wrong side of Australia.

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Key facts

First international arrival: Air New Zealand flight NZ165 from Auckland, on 26 October 2026.
Location: Badgerys Creek, about 60 kilometres west of central Sydney.
Operating hours: Around the clock.
Initial annual capacity: 10 million passengers.