Sydney (Mascot) to Lord Howe Island (SYD–LDH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Sydney (Mascot) to Lord Howe Island
Route information for SYD to LDH.
488 mi

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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lord Howe Island is 0 hours the same as Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEDT · LDH: +11

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 6:00 PM in Lord Howe Island.
Distance & Flight Time
488 mi / 785 km
Getting to SYD

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.

Facts

SYD–LDH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Lord Howe Island route.
Route details
Distance488 mi / 785 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: SYD
Full nameSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: LDH
Full nameLord Howe Island Airport
IATA / ICAOLDH / YLHI
TimezoneAustralia/Lord_Howe
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYD to LDH flights.
Yes, return flights from LDH to SYD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Block time is about 2 hours on the 700 km sector. The flight heads northeast over the Tasman Sea. Lord Howe Island is roughly 600 km off the New South Wales coast. The approach can be turbulent due to oceanic wind patterns, and the short runway requires specific aircraft types.
QantasLink operates this route using Dash 8 Q400 turboprops. The aircraft type is dictated by Lord Howe's 886-metre runway, which cannot accept jet aircraft. Frequency is typically 3 to 5 flights per week depending on the season. Peak summer months (December to March) see higher frequency. Flights sell out early due to the island's 400-visitor cap.
Lord Howe Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a strict visitor cap of 400 at any one time. The island has only a handful of lodges and guesthouses. The short runway limits aircraft size to turboprops. These constraints keep flight frequency low and mean booking several months ahead is common, especially for the October to April peak season.
Lord Howe Airport (LDH) has a single 886-metre runway with mountains at the southern end. Crosswinds can cause cancellations or diversions, particularly in winter. The terminal is a small open-air structure. There are no facilities beyond a shelter. Your accommodation host typically meets you at the airstrip. There are no taxis on the island. Bicycles are the primary transport.
The Dash 8 Q400 has a 14 kg checked baggage limit per person on the Lord Howe route due to the short runway requiring reduced takeoff weight. Additional luggage can sometimes be sent on a later flight if space allows. Pack light. Diving gear and surfboards may need prior arrangement with the airline.

Sydney to Lord Howe Island

SYD-LDH covers 700 km over the Tasman Sea in about 2 hours. QantasLink operates the route with Dash 8 Q400 turboprops, the largest aircraft the 886-metre runway can handle. Flights run 3 to 5 times per week. Lord Howe Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a strict 400-visitor cap, making this one of the most capacity-constrained routes in Australia. Bookings for peak season (October to April) often fill months in advance.

Lord Howe Island has no cars for visitors. Bicycles are the standard transport. The island's lagoon, Ball's Pyramid, Mount Gower hike, and coral reef snorkeling are the main draws. Checked baggage is limited to 14 kg due to the short runway. The airport is a basic open-air facility with no terminal amenities. Accommodation hosts meet arriving flights at the airstrip. Weather-related cancellations happen, so flexible scheduling is wise when planning a trip.