Embarking on travel, whether it's for business or pleasure, comes with a whirlwind of preparations. Booking flights, arranging accommodation, planning activities, packing suitcases, and of course, finding suitable car parking near the airport.

As a busy hub for international and domestic travel, navigating the traffic and parking situation around Sydney airport can be challenging.

However, with some preparation and research ahead of time, you can eliminate the stress and expense of last-minute parking decisions.

Plus, taking care of logistics like parking near Sydney airport during your travel planning will free you up to focus on the excitement of your upcoming trip.

In this guide you’ll learn about options available to you if you’d like to park your car near Sydney airport.

Stay, Park, Fly at Novotel Sydney International Airport

Underground car parking is available to guests staying at Novotel Sydney International Airport, which is located about 5 minutes’ drive from Sydney International Airport.

A popular package available to guests is our Stay, Park, Fly offer. With our Stay, Park, Fly offer you can park at the hotel, enjoy a night’s accommodation in Sydney’s airport precinct, and be transported to and from airport (domestic or international) with return airport shuttles.

This deal is a convenient way to ensure you’re close by the airport for your flights and have your car parked in a secure, underground parking facility while you’re away.

Travellers with early or late flights, and with flights that require travel during Sydney’s peak hours, find this package especially convenient.

If you’d like to find out more about this option for parking your car near Sydney airport, you can learn more and book on our Stay, Park, Fly offer page.

Sydney Airport Car Parking

There are a number of options to park your car at Sydney Airport itself. To understand which parking option is most suitable for your needs, you’ll need to know whether you’re departing from Sydney International or Sydney Domestic.

The size and layout of Sydney airport means that walking between International and Domestic is not possible. If you do need to travel between the Sydney International and Domestic, there is a free bus that runs between the two terminals. You can also use your Opal card to catch the train between International and Domestic. However, it is most convenient to select parking at the side of the airport you’ll be flying from.

Parking at Sydney Domestic Airport

P2 Domestic Parking: Situated adjacent to the T2/T3 domestic terminals, P2 Domestic Parking offers a convenient parking solution for domestic travellers. It provides parking spaces, with options for short-term and long-term stays and is approximately 4-5 minutes’ walk to T2/T3 Domestic.

P3 Domestic Parking: Located slightly farther away from the domestic terminals at 5-8 minutes’ walk from T2/T3 Domestic, P3 Domestic Parking offers parking spaces for mid to long-term stays.

Blu Emu Car Park: Situated on Ross Smith Avenue on the domestic side of Sydney’s airport precinct, the Blu Emu Car Park provides an economical parking solution for travellers looking for short or long-term parking. Free shuttle buses run from the car park to the T2/T3 Domestic terminals.

Parking at Sydney International Airport

P7 International Parking: Located approximately 2-5 minutes’ walk from T1 International, P7 International Parking offers convenient parking for international travellers looking for short-term or long-term parking.

Valet parking is available at P7. With valet parking, you can drop off your vehicle at a designated area, and the airport staff will take care of parking it for you.

Availability and pricing for all of these airport parking options may vary depending on the season, time of day, and demand. Check the official Sydney Airport website the most up-to-date information and to make any necessary reservations.

We hope this information helps you organise your parking near Sydney airport so you can start looking forward to your travels!

Remember, if you’d like to learn more about our Stay, Park, Fly offer, you can book online or phone our friendly reservations team on  (+61) 2 9518 2000.