Sydney Gateway

Sydney Gateway is a new connection from Sydney’s motorway network to Sydney Airport. No additional tolls apply to use the new connection. Open on September 1, 2024, Sydney Gateway offers improved connections to the Airport Precinct and to Sydney Airport.

Motorists are advised that a variable speed limit applies on Sydney Gateway. Please drive to the road conditions and follow the speed limit.

Below are the routes that have now changed as a result of the opening of Sydney Gateway. Learn your new journey and view virtual drive-through videos below.

From Southwest Sydney and South Coast via the M5 and M8

For domestic travellers, a new and faster route is now available via the M5 and M8 to and from the Domestic Terminals.

Follow signs with the blue plane icon to travel towards the airport.

For international travellers, we recommend that you continue to use the M5 and M5 East Tunnel for the most direct access to the International Terminal. Alternatively, you can also access the International Terminal via the M8.

Select a route below to watch a virtual drive-through and learn more about changes to your journey.

M5 and M8 to Domestic Terminals

M5 and M8 to International Terminal

Domestic Terminals to M8 and M5

International Terminal to M8 and M5

The airport precinct may be busier than usual as drivers adapt to changes in the area. The airport may also continue to experience delays during peak travel periods. Please allow extra time, use driver navigation apps to assist you on your journey, and pay attention to new signs along the way.

Before you leave home, check the Sydney Airport website for the latest updates on flight status, parking availability, and potential delays in the airport precinct. Check Live Traffic NSW for the latest updates on road incidents and traffic delays.

Want to learn more? Read our Sydney Gateway Frequently Asked Questions

From West and Northwest Sydney via the M4 and M8

If you’re travelling from Sydney’s West and Northwest, a new and faster route is now available to travel between the M4 & M8 and the Domestic and International Terminals.

Follow signs with the blue plane icon to travel towards the airport.

Select a route below to watch a virtual drive-through and learn more about changes to your journey.

M4 and M8 to Domestic Terminals

M4 and M8 to International Terminal

Domestic Terminals to M8 and M4

International Terminal to M8 and M4

Want to learn more? Read our Sydney Gateway Frequently Asked Questions

From CBD and Inner West via Southern Cross Drive, O’Riordan Street, or the M8

You can continue to access the Domestic and International Terminals via Southern Cross Drive or O’Riordan Street.

Follow signs with the blue plane icon to travel towards the airport.

Alternatively, a new route is now available between the M8 and the Domestic and International Terminals.

You can access the M8 from Victoria Road citybound at the Iron Cove Bridge, or from the City West Link. Driver navigation apps may select this tolled option in peak traffic periods.

Select a route below to watch a virtual drive-through and learn more about changes to your journey.

M8 to Domestic Terminals

M8 to International Terminal

Domestic Terminals to M8

International Terminal to M8

Want to learn more? Read our Sydney Gateway Frequently Asked Questions

Some journeys to Sydney Airport have not changed as a result of Sydney Gateway opening, however, you may notice new connections and lane changes around the airport precinct. Stay alert and follow signs. The journeys that have remained the same include:

From North Shore & Northern Beaches via the Eastern Distributor
From Eastern Suburbs via Gardeners Road, Wentworth Avenue or Foreshore Rd
From South Sydney via Princes Highway or General Holmes Drive

Allow extra travel time

For real-time traffic updates and detailed road closure information including maps, visit livetraffic.com

The Airport Precinct may be busier than usual as drivers adapt to changes in the area. The airport may also continue to experience delays during peak travel periods. Please allow extra time, use driver navigation apps to assist you on your journey, and pay attention to new signs along the way.

Before you leave home:

Check the Sydney Airport website for the latest updates on flight status, parking availability, and potential delays in the airport precinct.
Check Live Traffic NSW for the latest updates on road incidents and traffic delays.

Want to learn more? Read our Sydney Gateway Frequently Asked Questions