Merimbula to Sydney (Mascot) (MIM–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ZL6126
ZL Regional Express
SF3
12:25 PM
AEST
1:40 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2110
QF Qant
DH4
1:45 PM
AEST
3:00 PM
AEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZL6117
ZL Regional Express
SF3
9:05 AM
AEST T3
10:15 AM
AEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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ZL6123
ZL Regional Express
SF3
10:50 AM
AEST T3
12:00 PM
AEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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QF2109
QF Qant
DH4
12:05 PM
AEST T3
1:15 PM
AEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZL6133
ZL Regional Express
SF3
2:15 PM
AEST T3
3:25 PM
AEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Merimbula to Sydney (Mascot)
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 217 mi 1h 15m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

MIM–SYD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas and Regional Express lead the route. The flight covers 217 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MIM–SYD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QF Qantas 4 DH4 1h15 Oneworld
ZL Regional Express 1 SF3 1h15
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
SF3 Saab SF340A/B – ZL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QF (4 flights/wk, 80%)
Unaffiliated: ZL (1 flights/wk, 20%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MIM to SYD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIM to SYD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
58
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from Merimbula

Nearby airports with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
Metric MIM→SYD MYA→SYD CBR→SYD
Distance from MIM 71 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 18
Weekly flights 5 18 410
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 0h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of MIM with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sydney (Mascot) is 0 hours the same as Merimbula.
MIM: AEST · SYD: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Merimbula, it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Distance & Flight Time
217 mi / 349 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.
Getting from SYD

Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).

Sydney (Mascot) Climate

Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.

The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.

MIM–SYD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Merimbula to Sydney (Mascot) route.
Route details
Distance217 mi / 349 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 17 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: MIM
IATA / ICAOMIM / YMER
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Elevation7 ft / 2 m
Destination: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIM to SYD flights.
Nonstop flights from Merimbula Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 217 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Qantas and Regional Express.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from MIM to SYD. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MYA and MEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SYD to MIM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MYA, CBR and ABX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MIM to SYD

Merimbula Airport (MIM) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and Regional Express. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MIM to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIM to SYD ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 217 miles (349 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via MYA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Moruya (MYA), Canberra (CBR) and East Albury (ABX).