Fly to Sydney

When you get off your Etihad flight to Sydney from London, be ready to soak up all that Sydney has to offer. Sprawling Sydney is sandwiched between the sea and the Blue Mountains. The highlights are in the east and around the harbour, which slices the city into northern and southern halves.

Circular Quay is on the harbour at the northern end of the Central Business District (CBD). It's the main ferry hub and home to the Opera House plus many restaurants, souvenir shops and street entertainers.

Sydney is arguably the world's most photogenic city. Sydney Harbour is lined with attractions, islands, beaches and National Parkland - as well as the famous Opera House and Harbour Bridge. But beyond the harbour happy snaps, there's a remarkable amount to keep visitors occupied. Children and adults alike love the beaches and wildlife, as well as the outdoorsy lifestyle.



The Greater Sydney area boasts over 100 beaches, from calm harbour strips to surf-pounded coastal icons.

Sydney is a laid-back city that can turn on the sophistication when required with stylish bars and restaurants. At the same time, many of the highlights – such as coastal walks or splashing in the surf – are free.

Sydney is also party city. Dance all night in Kings Cross, go for an arty vibe in the Inner West or drink cocktails by the harbour. Mardi Gras and the New Year's Eve fireworks are the events that the world knows about, but there is always something going on. It's easy to be chilled out in Sydney, but almost impossible to be bored.

Flights to Sydney from London
Etihad offers direct flights to Sydney from London in addition to indirect flights on a daily basis. Book flights to Sydney from London.

Fly from London

On your departing flight from London to Sydney you might get a glimpse of the meandering River Thames, which bisects London city in two.

The Thames Towpath allows you to explore the dynamic centre with its galleries, cinemas and theatres, as well as the greener western parts of the city - not forgetting the intriguing east, the prettiest part of which is historic Greenwich.

London is one of the most exciting and culturally rich cities in the world. At first, you may be daunted by its size, but bear in mind that locals see London as a patchwork of small communities, some almost village-like in scale and atmosphere.

London is a shopper's paradise, with venerable department stores alongside funky boutiques. A rich mix of ethnicities ensures you can tuck into any type of cuisine. The city's green spaces are second to none, from royal parks to leafy canal walks.



Pretty, cobbled Covent Garden is at the geographical heart of London. The Piazza features street entertainment, cafés and bars, and the surrounding streets are great for alternative shopping opportunities.

To the west of the city, affluent Richmond feels like a county town. Highlights are Ham House, river walks and Richmond Park, with its ancient trees and herds of red and fallow deer.

The city has a wealth of wonderful galleries, from the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square to a host of commercial spaces with challenging contemporary art and photography.

Plan your itinerary carefully before setting off on flights to Sydney from London as London's attractions are inexhaustible, whether you're a culture vulture, history buff, sports fan - or if you're trying to keep kids occupied. One of the greatest city pleasures is getting around, from a double-decker bus ride to a river trip.

London Airport

When you take off from London Airport on flights to Sydney from London, you will quickly realize why this is the world’s busiest international airport and the hub of the civil aviation world. Officially known as Heathrow AIrport, it is not to be mistaken with London Gatwick Airport, the UK's second busiest international airport.

Over 67 million passengers travel through Heathrow Airport annually on flights offered by 90 airlines travelling to over 180 destinations in over 90 countries.

By the time Heathrow celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2006, it had handled around 1.4 billion passengers on over 14 million flights.

The start of operations at Terminal 5 in March 2008 marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Heathrow. Be sure to check which Terminal you are leaving from on flights from London's Heathrow Airport as it takes some time to travel between them.

Look out for the dedicated Etihad Airways Diamond First and Pearl Business Class Lounge at Heathrow.

• Airport Code - LHR
• Airport Name - London Heathrow
• City - London
• Country - United Kingdom
• Country Abbrev - GB
• Time Zone - GMT +0
• Telephone +44 (0) 8700 00 0698

On your flight to Sydney from London, you will land on one of Sydney Airport's three runways: colloquially known as the "East-West", "North-South" and "Third" runways.

Sydney Airport, also known as Kingsford Smith Airport, is the major airport serving Sydney, the busiest airport in Australia and one of the oldest continually operated airports in the world.

Sydney Airport handled 33.4 million passengers and 289,741 aircraft movements in 2009, making it the 28th busiest airport in the world.

Sydney Airport is located in the suburb of Mascot in Sydney, New South Wales, next to Botany Bay.

Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class guests can make full use of the Air New Zealand Lounge at Sydney Airport.

• Airport Code - SYD
• Airport Name - Kingsford Smith
• City - Sydney
• Country - Australia
• Country Abbrev - AU
• Time Zone - GMT +10
• Telephone +61 (2) 9667 9111