What retail promotions and special offers are available at Sydney Airport?
Sydney Airport’s retailers offer a range of specials offers. To view current special offers from Sydney Airport retailers visit our Special Offers page.
How do Australian clothing sizes differ to other international sizes?
Australian clothing sizes are different to those overseas. Please see the table below for a comparison.
Men’s Suits / Jackets / Jumpers
| Australian and NZ |
84 |
87 |
90 |
93 |
96 |
99 |
102 |
105 |
108 |
| Continental Europe |
44 |
46 |
48 |
49.5 |
51 |
52.5 |
54 |
55.5 |
57 |
| United Kingdom |
34 |
35 |
36 |
37 |
38 |
39 |
40 |
41 |
42 |
| North America |
34 |
35 |
36 |
37 |
38 |
39 |
40 |
41 |
42 |
| Japan |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
50 |
52 |
54 |
56 |
58 |
Women’s Dresses / Suits / Jumper
| Australia and NZ |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
|
| Continental Europe |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
50 |
52 |
|
| United Kingdom |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
|
| North America |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
|
| Japan |
5 |
7 |
9 |
11 |
15 |
17 |
19 |
21 |
|
Can I pre-order items and pick them up upon my return flight to Sydney?
Yes. SYD Airport Tax & Duty Free Stores offer a complimentary Ready for Collection service. For more information refer to the Ready for Collection page.
How much duty free purchased items can I bring into Australia?
For information about duty free restrictions when arriving in Australia please visit our Duty Free Allowances page.
To pre-order your tax and duty free items, visit our SYD Airport Tax and Duty Free page.
What is the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) and how do I make a claim?
The Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) enables you to claim a tax refund on goods purchased in Australia. The Tourist Refund Scheme office is operated by Australian Customs Service and is located on the Departures Level just after Customs within the main SYD Airport Tax & Duty Free store.
To claim a refund you must:
• Spend $300 or more (including GST) in a single store
• Buy goods no more than 60 days before departure
• Wear or carry the goods on board and present them along with your tax invoice, passport and boarding pass to a TRS facility
• Claims are only available up to 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your flight
For more information visit the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
Does Sydney Airport have banking facilities?
ANZ Bank has bank facilities at International Terminal (T1) located on both Departures and Arrivals levels. For more information about the ANZ Bank services at Sydney Airport please visit our ANZ Bank page.
There are also ANZ Bank ATMs located throughout International Terminal (T1) and Domestic Terminal (T2), Travelex multi-currency ATMs and a Westpac ATM located at the International Terminal (T1).
I am a traveller in transit arriving on an international flight to International Terminal (T1) and will be transfering to another international flight leaving from T1. Can I purchase duty free items while I am in the Terminal?
As a traveller in transit you are advised to defer any purchase of duty free items upon arrival at the SYD Airport Tax and Duty Free stores on Arrivals level until after you pass through security screening and into the Departures area. There are restrictions in place for taking Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) into the Departures area.
You can purchase duty free items at the SYD Airport Tax and Duty Free stores and other shops on Departures level.
Can I purchase foreign currency at Sydney Airport?
Yes.
Travelex has both branches and multi-currency ATMs located throughout the International Terminal (T1) where you can buy a range of foreign currencies.
For more information about Travelex’s foreign exchange services at Sydney Airport visit our Travelex page.
ANZ Bank branches located in T1 on both Departures and Arrivals level also provide foreign exchange services.
For more information about ANZ’s foreign exchange services at Sydney Airport visit our ANZ page.
What time do the shops and eating and drinking outlets open?
Specific opening and closing times for different outlets vary slightly, however the standard trading times for most retail stores at both International Terminal (T1) and Domestic Terminal (T2) are 6am to 10pm daily.
Visit our Relax page for opening times of specific retailers
Are there cafes and other casual dining outlets that offer quick service menu options and take-away food items that can be taken onboard my flight?
Most casual dining options, including cafes, located after Customs at Sydney Airport International Terminal T1 or after Security at Domestic Terminal T2 offer menu options designed for travellers seeking a quick snack or meal before their flight. Many also offer menu items that you can take away and/or take onboard your flight.
To browse the food options available at Sydney Airport International Terminal T1 and Domestic Terminal T2 visit out Eating and Drinking page.
Is there a pharmacy / chemist at Sydney Airport?
There are Airport Guardian Pharmacies at both International Terminal (T1) and Domestic Terminal (T2). For more information about the Airport Guardian Pharmacies and view their locations please visit out Airport Guardian Pharmacy page.
Does Sydney Airport have a post office?
There is an Australian Post Office Shop located at International Terminal (T1) located before Customs, which offers the full range of post office services. For more information about the Australia Post Office Shop and to view its location, visit the Australia Post Office Shop page.
What quantity of duty free purchased items can I take with me if I am leaving Australia?
You need to check the duty free allowances for all destination countries that you are travelling to with the duty free purchased items, as duty free allowances vary depending on where you are going.
To purchase duty free items and check the duty free allowances for your destinations visit one of our SYD Airport Tax and Duty Free Stores.
Where can I make a comment about my airport shopping experience or the travellers section of the website?
We are always seeking ways to improve services we provide and we welcome your feedback. Please visit our Contact Us page to provide your feedback.
How do I advertise at Sydney Airport?
T1 International Terminal Internal Advertising and T1 & T2 Domestic Terminal External Advertising
T1 International Terminal media assets and selected external sites are marketed by APN Outdoor. For more information on the range of advertising opportunities available through APN Outdoor please contact: Tony.Haines@apnoutdoor.com.au
T2 Domestic Terminal Internal Advertising
Eye Corp Pty Limited is the access point for a complete range of internal advertising opportunities at T2 Domestic Terminal. For more information on the range of advertising opportunities available from EYE please contact: stevegeelan@eyecorp.com or elisetaylor@eyecorp.com. You can also visit www.eyecorp.com.
Are there eating and drinking options after Customs at International Terminal (T1)?
There is a large range of eating and drinking options located after Customs at International Terminal (T1), including cafes, bars and casual dining options.
If you have sufficient time before your flight departs, there is a food court and other cafes and bars in the main shopping area located before Customs which also offers an extensive range of eating and drinking options to choose from.
To view the range and location of eating and drinking options at Sydney Airport please visit our Eating and Drinking page.
Please note that the liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) restrictions for carry on baggage applies through security screening at International Terminal (T1) and this may also apply for specific flights to security-heightened destinations.