This page lists typical scheduled arrivals at Sydney Airport (SYD) for a representative day — flight numbers, origins, terminals and planning statuses. Timetables change daily, so always confirm the exact arrival time on the airport’s official live arrivals board before setting out.
Not a live board. Times below are typical scheduled arrivals that change day to day. For real-time information use the official Sydney Airport live arrivals page or your airline’s app.
Scheduled arrivals at Sydney Airport (SYD)
The table below lists a typical day of scheduled arrivals at Sydney Airport (SYD), based on published airline timetables. Times are local, terminals are planning guidance, and schedules change daily — always confirm the flight on the official live board before travelling to the airport.
| Time | Flight | Airline | Origin | Terminal | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:20 | SQ233 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore (SIN) | 1 | On time |
| 05:15 | QF0 | Qantas | London (via Singapore) (LHR) | 1 | Landed |
| 05:20 | EK414 | Emirates | Dubai (DXB) | 1 | Landed |
| 05:50 | QF62 | Qantas | Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 1 | On time |
| 06:00 | QF0 | Qantas | London (via Singapore) (LHR) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 06:05 | QF10 | Qantas | Los Angeles (LAX) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 06:55 | DL40 | Delta Air Lines | Los Angeles (LAX) | 1 | Landed |
| 08:20 | DL40 | Delta Air Lines | Los Angeles (LAX) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 08:35 | VA854 | Virgin Australia | Melbourne (MEL) | 2 | On time |
| 08:35 | UA871 | United Airlines | San Francisco (SFO) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 09:50 | JQ403 | Jetstar | Gold Coast (OOL) | 2 | On time |
| 10:00 | UA871 | United Airlines | San Francisco (SFO) | 1 | On time |
| 13:40 | EK414 | Emirates | Dubai (DXB) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 14:05 | VA854 | Virgin Australia | Melbourne (MEL) | 2 | On time |
| 14:35 | NZ105 | Air New Zealand | Auckland (AKL) | 1 | On time |
| 15:25 | CX111 | Cathay Pacific | Hong Kong (HKG) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 15:35 | QF10 | Qantas | Los Angeles (LAX) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 15:55 | QF80 | Qantas | Singapore (SIN) | 1 | Landed |
| 16:15 | QF126 | Qantas | Hong Kong (HKG) | 1 | Delayed |
| 17:05 | SQ233 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore (SIN) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 17:15 | JQ403 | Jetstar | Gold Coast (OOL) | 2 | Delayed |
| 17:35 | QF62 | Qantas | Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 19:00 | QF126 | Qantas | Hong Kong (HKG) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 19:50 | VA854 | Virgin Australia | Melbourne (MEL) | 2 | Landed |
| 20:50 | CX111 | Cathay Pacific | Hong Kong (HKG) | 1 | On time |
| 21:45 | NZ105 | Air New Zealand | Auckland (AKL) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 22:35 | QF80 | Qantas | Singapore (SIN) | 1 | Landed |
Statuses are illustrative planning states for a typical day, not live updates. All times are local to Sydney Airport in 24-hour format.
What time are the first and last arrivals at Sydney Airport today?
On a typical day the first scheduled arrival at Sydney Airport (SYD) is SQ233 from Singapore at 00:20, and the last is QF80 from Singapore at 22:35 — all local time.
- Early-morning arrivals often land before public transport reaches full frequency — plan onward travel the night before.
- Late arrivals can mean quieter immigration halls but fewer open shops, lounges and ticket desks.
- First and last arrival times drift by season and day of week — always confirm on the official live board.
Which terminal do Virgin Australia flights use at Sydney Airport?
Virgin Australia typically uses Terminal 2 at Sydney Airport (SYD) for its arrivals. Terminal assignments at Sydney are set by the airport and can change between seasons, so treat the list below as planning guidance and confirm on your booking or the official live board.
- Qantas — Terminal 1
- Virgin Australia — Terminal 2
- Jetstar — Terminal 2
- Singapore Airlines — Terminal 1
- Emirates — Terminal 1
- Cathay Pacific — Terminal 1
How long does it take to get through arrivals at Sydney Airport?
Most travellers clear Sydney Airport in 45–90 minutes after landing. Immigration and border control typically take 20–60 minutes depending on queues and passport type, with a further 15–30 minutes for checked bags to reach the belt.
- E-gates and registered-traveller schemes, where available at Sydney, can cut border time to a few minutes.
- Hand luggage only? You can often be landside within 30–40 minutes of the doors opening.
- If someone is collecting you, have them track the flight on the official live arrivals board rather than waiting kerbside.
- Allow extra time if you need visa-on-arrival processing or have a tight onward connection.
Where can I check live arrival times for SYD?
The only sources of real-time arrivals information for Sydney Airport (SYD) are the airport itself and the airlines that fly there. Use the official Sydney Airport live arrivals board for gate, delay and cancellation updates, and your airline’s app for push notifications about your specific flight. TravelShifu’s board is a planning snapshot for comparing typical schedules, terminals and airlines — refreshed 21 July 2026 — and is never a substitute for the live board on the day you travel.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is the first arrival at Sydney Airport today?
- On a typical day the first scheduled arrival at Sydney Airport (SYD) is SQ233 from Singapore at 00:20 local time. This is a representative timetable snapshot, not live data — confirm today’s first arrival on the airport’s official arrivals board.
- What time is the last arrival at Sydney Airport today?
- The last scheduled arrival on a typical day is QF80 from Singapore at 22:35 local time. Red-eye and late-evening arrivals shift by season, so verify on Sydney Airport’s official live arrivals page before setting out.
- Which terminal does Virgin Australia arrive at in Sydney?
- Virgin Australia typically arrives at Terminal 2 at Sydney Airport. Terminal assignments can change, so confirm the arrival terminal on the airport’s live flight information before you head to the pick-up area.
- How long does it take to get through arrivals at Sydney Airport?
- Most travellers clear Sydney Airport in 45–90 minutes after landing: immigration typically takes 20–60 minutes depending on queues, plus 15–30 minutes for checked bags. Fast-track and e-gates can shorten the process considerably.
- Is this Sydney Airport arrivals board live?
- No. This page is a static snapshot of typical scheduled services at Sydney Airport, last reviewed on 21 July 2026. For real-time landing times and delay information, use the airport’s official live board or the airline’s app.
- Where is the official Sydney Airport live arrivals board?
- The official live arrivals board for Sydney Airport (SYD) is published on the airport’s own website at https://www.sydneyairport.com.au/flights/arrivals. Airline apps and the arrivals screens in the terminal show the same real-time status information.
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