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In Australia, Sydney’s second airport blows some passengers off course

dpa · South China Morning Post
Published 26 Oct 2026, 6:40 pm·1 h ago·1 min read
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Sydney’s new multibillion-dollar airport has already confused some travellers, with passengers mistaking the new facility for the Australian city’s existing airport and even booking flights to the wrong side of the country. Western Sydney International Airport, which opened at the weekend after decades of planning, is about 60km (37 miles) from the city centre, compared with just 8km for the existing Kingsford Smith Airport. The new airport operates around the clock, while most passenger flights...

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