Travelling from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is four hours ahead of Padang.
Your PDG to SYD flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Minangkabau International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Many travellers pass through Kuala Lumpur International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minangkabau International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is $211. A return fare right now is $473. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PDG to SYD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Minangkabau International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minangkabau International Airport, data shows 61.96% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Minangkabau International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Padang. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're coming in on a late Minangkabau International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SYD:
Grab a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and discover Sydney and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Sydney. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Minangkabau International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Sydney in April.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Minangkabau International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDG to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Newcastle is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without a visit to Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.