Media release from Western Sydney International Airport:

Travellers can jump online today and be amongst the first to purchase tickets to fly from Sydney’s new 24-hour global gateway, with Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport’s (WSI) inaugural international tickets now on sale from Singapore Airlines.

WSI CEO Simon Hickey said this is an historic moment for everyone who’s played a role in bringing WSI to life – Australia’s first international greenfield airport in more than 50 years.

“We mark a terrific milestone moment today with our first international airline partner, Skytrax certified 5-Star carrier Singapore Airlines, now giving passengers the first opportunity to book tickets from Western Sydney International Airport,” he said.

“Not only will WSI increase aviation capacity in the Sydney basin, giving travelling more choice and flexibility on when, where and how they choose to fly – our 24-hour services will unlock new routes with Singapore Airlines for everyone across Greater Sydney to enjoy.

“Singapore Airlines will operate daily non-stop flights from 23 November that will depart WSI just before midnight, with passengers arriving at the award-winning Changi Hub around 5am – offering a new era of global connectivity for Sydney-siders.

“We’re delighted to be partnering with a global top-tier carrier in Singapore Airlines, with whom we share a deep commitment to offering our customers a safe, modern, seamless travel experience supported by the latest innovations and technologies via our state-of-the-art terminal.”

Singapore Airlines’ inaugural services from WSI comprise:

  • A daily non-stop flight between Singapore and WSI, beginning on 23 November 2026
  • The service will depart Singapore at 11.30am (local time) and arrive at WSI at 10.20pm (local time)
  • The service will then depart WSI on the same day at 11.55pm and arrive in Singapore at 5.05am (local time) the following morning
  • The daily services will operate on Airbus A350-900 medium-haul aircraft, which features 303 seats in two cabin classes: 40 in Business Class and 263 in Economy Class.

Mr Dai Haoyu, Senior Vice President Marketing Planning, Singapore Airlines, said the new services will deliver more choice and strengthen connectivity for the airline’s customers.

“Singapore Airlines’ services to Australia’s newest gateway at Western Sydney will deliver more choice and strengthen connectivity to this popular destination for our customers,” he said.

“Western Sydney’s late-night departure capacity will enable a seamless travel journey and connections through Singapore Changi Airport, to more than 130 global destinations served by the SIA Group.”

Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King welcomed Singapore Airlines, saying: “once daily flights will connect Western Sydney globally, starting at the new Western Sydney International Airport and connecting to every corner of the world through Changi.

“Singapore Airlines was the first international airline to commit to fly into Western Sydney Airport, and I’m really pleased tickets are on sale so people can start planning their next flight” she said.

NSW Minister for Jobs and Tourism Steve Kamper said this is a significant moment for the NSW visitor economy with Western Sydney International Airport now almost on the runway for take-off.

“This new offering is going to provide the world with direct access to one of the nation’s fastest growing visitor economies, and we look forward to welcoming the first international visitors into Western Sydney,” he said.

“The State Government’s investments are helping to realise the enormous potential of our state’s visitor economy, and this is an important milestone towards achieving our ambitious goal of $91 billion in annual visitor expenditure by 2035.”

Learn more about the new services with Singapore Airlines here.