Western Sydney's new airport opens but metro is still a year away
Western Sydney International opened Sunday, but its metro link won't arrive for 12 months.
Western Sydney International, Sydney's first 24-hour commercial airport, began operations on Sunday. The airport was built to serve western suburbs, but getting there is a problem.
The metro rail line that should connect the airport to the city is behind schedule. The metro won't open until late 2027 at earliest.
Some residents living nearby will face longer commutes than those in distant areas with better existing transport. The BBC asked Sydney residents how long their journeys to the airport would take.
Until the metro opens, people will rely on roads, taxis and buses for unpredictable journey times.
- First 24-hour commercial airport
- Type of airport
- At least 12 months
- Metro delay
- Sunday
- Opening date
Why it mattersPeople travelling to or from the airport will face unpredictable journey times and rely on roads, taxis, or buses until the metro opens, potentially causing frustration and delays.
AustraliaWestern Sydney residents expecting quick airport access face waiting another year; travellers from across Sydney may avoid the new airport until rail service begins.
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