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YQY Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) serves Sydney. 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.

IATAYQY
ICAOCYQY
Non-stop2
Airlines1
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Elevation62 m

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The airport in numbers

Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport — facts & history

We pulled Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 174,052 passengers in 2019, against a peak of 190,956 in 2018.

Passengers / year
174,052
as of 2019
Peak traffic
190,956
in 2018
Elevation
62 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2015–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Sydney

Train & bus: Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.

Tipping: 15% is usual.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

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

Route network

Where you can fly from Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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

Airlines here: Air Canada

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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

Rates in Sydney shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to the centre of Sydney?
Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I use a ride app from Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport?
Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.
What's the cheapest way from Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Sydney?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I get from Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Toronto, Halifax. 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy 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

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