This page lists typical scheduled departures from Sydney Airport (SYD) for a representative day — flight numbers, destinations, terminals and planning statuses. Timetables change daily, so always confirm your exact flight time on the airport’s official live departures board before travelling.
Not a live board. Times below are typical scheduled departures that change day to day. For real-time information use the official Sydney Airport live departures page or your airline’s app.
Scheduled departures from Sydney Airport (SYD)
The table below lists a typical day of scheduled departures from Sydney Airport (SYD), based on published airline timetables. Times are local, terminals are planning guidance, and schedules change daily — always confirm your flight on the official live board before travelling to the airport.
| Time | Flight | Airline | Destination | Terminal | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:15 | EK415 | Emirates | Dubai (DXB) | 1 | Departed |
| 07:00 | VA855 | Virgin Australia | Melbourne (MEL) | 2 | Scheduled |
| 08:20 | JQ402 | Jetstar | Gold Coast (OOL) | 2 | Delayed |
| 08:55 | CX110 | Cathay Pacific | Hong Kong (HKG) | 1 | Boarding |
| 09:20 | QF63 | Qantas | Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 09:30 | NZ104 | Air New Zealand | Auckland (AKL) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 09:45 | QF127 | Qantas | Hong Kong (HKG) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 10:15 | QF11 | Qantas | Los Angeles (LAX) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 10:25 | QF81 | Qantas | Singapore (SIN) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 11:05 | DL41 | Delta Air Lines | Los Angeles (LAX) | 1 | Delayed |
| 11:35 | SQ232 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore (SIN) | 1 | Boarding |
| 12:15 | UA870 | United Airlines | San Francisco (SFO) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 12:30 | QF127 | Qantas | Hong Kong (HKG) | 1 | Boarding |
| 12:30 | VA855 | Virgin Australia | Melbourne (MEL) | 2 | Delayed |
| 12:30 | DL41 | Delta Air Lines | Los Angeles (LAX) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 13:40 | UA870 | United Airlines | San Francisco (SFO) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 14:20 | CX110 | Cathay Pacific | Hong Kong (HKG) | 1 | Departed |
| 15:45 | JQ402 | Jetstar | Gold Coast (OOL) | 2 | Scheduled |
| 16:40 | NZ104 | Air New Zealand | Auckland (AKL) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 16:55 | QF1 | Qantas | London (via Singapore) (LHR) | 1 | Delayed |
| 17:05 | QF81 | Qantas | Singapore (SIN) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 17:40 | QF1 | Qantas | London (via Singapore) (LHR) | 1 | Boarding |
| 18:15 | VA855 | Virgin Australia | Melbourne (MEL) | 2 | Delayed |
| 18:50 | SQ232 | Singapore Airlines | Singapore (SIN) | 1 | Departed |
| 19:45 | QF11 | Qantas | Los Angeles (LAX) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 21:35 | QF63 | Qantas | Tokyo Narita (NRT) | 1 | Departed |
| 21:55 | EK415 | Emirates | Dubai (DXB) | 1 | Scheduled |
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 departures from Sydney Airport today?
On a typical day the first scheduled departure from Sydney Airport (SYD) is EK415 to Dubai at 06:15, and the last is EK415 to Dubai at 21:55 — all local time.
- Check-in and bag-drop desks for the first wave of flights usually open around two to three hours before the earliest departure.
- Security at Sydney Airport is typically quietest mid-morning and busiest in the early-morning and early-evening peaks.
- Last-flight times drift by season and day of week — always confirm on the official live board the night before.
Which terminal do Virgin Australia flights use at Sydney Airport?
Virgin Australia typically uses Terminal 2 at Sydney Airport (SYD) for its departures. 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 early should I arrive at Sydney Airport before my flight?
Aim to arrive at Sydney Airport about two hours before a short-haul departure and three hours before a long-haul departure. That buffer covers bag-drop queues, security peaks and the walk or shuttle to distant gates — and it is cheaper than missing the flight.
- Check in online and save your boarding pass before leaving home — it can skip one queue entirely.
- Hand-luggage-only travellers with online check-in can head straight to security on quieter days.
- Peak holiday mornings at Sydney can add 30–45 minutes to security; fast-track lanes are worth it then.
- Long-haul and US-bound flights may close boarding earlier — be at the gate when boarding starts, not when it closes.
Where can I check live departure times for SYD?
The only sources of real-time departures information for Sydney Airport (SYD) are the airport itself and the airlines that fly there. Use the official Sydney Airport live departures 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 departure from Sydney Airport today?
- On a typical day the first scheduled departure from Sydney Airport (SYD) is EK415 to Dubai at 06:15 local time. This is a representative timetable snapshot, not live data — confirm today’s first flight on the airport’s official departures board.
- What time is the last departure from Sydney Airport today?
- The last scheduled departure on a typical day is EK415 to Dubai at 21:55 local time. Late-evening schedules shift by season and day of week, so verify on Sydney Airport’s official live departures page before travelling.
- Which terminal does Virgin Australia use at Sydney Airport?
- Virgin Australia typically operates from Terminal 2 at Sydney Airport. Terminal assignments can change, so check the terminal on your booking confirmation or the airport’s live flight information on the day you fly.
- How early should I arrive at Sydney Airport before my flight?
- Plan to reach Sydney Airport about two hours before a short-haul flight and three hours before a long-haul flight. Add extra time at peak holiday periods, if you have bags to check, or if your destination requires additional document checks at the airport.
- Is this Sydney Airport departures 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 departure times, gate and delay information, use the airport’s official live board or your airline’s app.
- Where is the official Sydney Airport live departures board?
- The official live departures board for Sydney Airport (SYD) is published on the airport’s own website at https://www.sydneyairport.com.au/flights/departures. Airline apps and the departure screens in the terminal show the same real-time status information.
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