Airport

BHS Bathurst Airport

Bathurst Airport (BHS) serves Bathurst. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABHS
ICAOYBTH
Non-stop2
Airlines1
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Elevation742 m

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The airport in numbers

Bathurst Airport — facts & history

We pulled Bathurst Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 19,809 passengers in 2019, against a peak of 26,999 in 2011.

Passengers / year
19,809
as of 2019
Peak traffic
26,999
in 2011
Elevation
742 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1985–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Bathurst Airport to Bathurst

Train & bus: Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Distances

From BHS to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Sydney153 km160 minA$303–A$480
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Bathurst Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Bathurst ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Bathurst Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Regional Express

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Bathurst Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Bathurst Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Bathurst Airport to the centre of Bathurst?
Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I use a ride app from Bathurst Airport?
Metered taxi + an airport levy. Uber, Ola and DiDi are legal, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Bathurst Airport to Bathurst?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line).
Can I get from Bathurst Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Sydney (Airport Link to the rail network), Brisbane (Airtrain), Melbourne (SkyBus — rail under construction), Perth (Airport Line). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Bathurst Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Parkes, Sydney. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Bathurst Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Bathurst Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Bathurst Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026