A NEW mega airport is set to open in a Brit-loved hotspot. The AUD$5.3billion (£2.
7billion) West Sydney International is set to open in 2026, offering more options for tourists heading to the city. The airport will be built 30 miles west of the city. Initial designs were created by the famous Zaha Hadid Architects in London, along with Cox Architecture in Australia , with construction using local-based Multiplex.
The airport will be able to handle 10million passengers, although said there is space to expand further in the future up to 82million. This includes both domestic and international flights, which will operate 24 hours a day. Read more on airports Qantas has already confirmed that they will operate from the airport, being the first domestic airline in 2023 to confirm.
An estimated four million passengers will be served by Qantas, working out to 25,000 flights a year. This was followed by Singapore Airlines who will offer long-haul flights..
Inside will be a four-story terminal as well as a huge departures, arrivals and shopping region. Most read in News Travel The 7,000sqm space will have around 40 outlets, with another 4,000sqm of lounge space in departures. A large "multi-brand" store will join the multiple food and drink stores, along with pop up zones and.
A direct Metro station outside the airport will take passengers from the entrance to the city centre. WSI CEO Simon Hickey: "We have a clear roadmap to become Sydney’s largest airport and primary internationa.
