Fly to London

On arrival on your flight to London from Sydney, you will discover one of the most exciting and culturally rich cities in the world. 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 city is bisected by the meandering River Thames, which is very pedestrian-friendly: 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 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.

Plan your itinerary carefully before setting off on flights to London from Sydney 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.

Fly from Sydney

Before you get on a flight to London from Sydney, be sure that you’ve soaked 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.

London Airport

As you arrive at London Airport on flights to London from Sydney, you will quickly realize why this is the world’s busiest international airport and the hub of the civil aviation world.

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

By the time London Airport, known as Heathrow Airport, 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 arriving at on flights to London as it may affect your onward journey.

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

Sydney Airport

On your flight to London from Sydney Airport, you will take off from one of its 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