Eye on Western Sydney: Airlines look to Sydney’s newest airport

A growing list of airlines are expressing interest in launching operations to Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport when it opens to passenger services in late 2026.

The airport's lenient curfew rules and 24/7 operational hours are proving to be enticing incentives for airlines.

Ongoing slot constraints at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport should only increase the number of airlines pivoting to Western Sydney.