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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Kangaroo Islandby plane, car, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Kangaroo Island by plane, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane SYD - KGC
    4h 42m
    $399–626

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Kangaroo Islandcar car
    17h 21m
    $269–387

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$343Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Kangaroo Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,283.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia?

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kingscote (KGC) 3 times a day.

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