Sydney (Mascot) to Ballina (SYD–BNK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SYD–BNK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jetstar and Virgin Australia lead the route. The flight covers 380 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JQ Jetstar Also: EK, QF | 21 | 320 | 1h15 | – | – | EK, QF |
| VA Virgin Australia Also: AI, HA, QR | 7 | 73W | 1h15 | – | – | AI, HA, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · BNK: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 6:00 PM in Ballina.
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
SYD–BNK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to BNK
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar and Virgin Australia. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SYD to BNK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to BNK ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 380 miles (612 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 123 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via MEL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.