There are 3 ways to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Sydney by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MCY - SYD
1h 55m$99–351Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
21h 37m$144–244Drive 1,009.9 km
- Drive from Maroochydore-Airport-MCY to Sydneycar 1,009.9 km
10h 57m$179–259
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Sydney is to fly which costs $95 - $360 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Sydney is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $95 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Coast Airport and arriving at Sydney Central Station via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 37m.
The distance between Maroochydore Airport (MCY) and Sydney is 844 km. The road distance is 1009.9 km.
The best way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Sydney without a car is to bus which takes 21h 37m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Sydney, including transfers.
Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
The best way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Sydney is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $95 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 21h 37m.
Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Sydney is 1010 km. It takes approximately 10h 57m to drive from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Sydney.
What companies run services between Maroochydore Airport (MCY), Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney Central Station via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, Mooloolaba, and Brisbane in around 21h 37m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–320
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–320
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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