Parking Questions

There are drive up rates for parking at the Domestic and International car parks.

We recommend booking parking online, prior to your visit to Sydney Airport, to secure a cheaper rate .

Self Parking operates 24/7, 365 days per year.

Valet parking operating hours vary between location. Please check the opening hours under Valet parking on our Parking options page.

Terminal 1 (International): International P7 – this is a multi-storey car park that is located across the road from the terminal.

Terminals 2 and 3 (Domestic): Domestic P1 & P2 – P1 is located in between terminals 2 and 3. P2 is slightly further back and is connected to P1 on level 3.

Due to the reduction in Domestic flights, Blu Emu car park will close temporarily from Thursday 26 March. Customers are advised to use the P2 or P3 car parks during this period. More information can be found on the Parking options page.

Domestic P1 & P2 – P1 has 4 levels and P2 has 8 levels. With the exception of the roof, these car parks are undercover.

Domestic P3 – P3 has 10 levels. With the exception of the roof, this car park is undercover.

International P7 – P7 has 8 levels. With the exception of the roof, this car park is undercover.

International P9 – this is an open air car park.

Blu Emu* – this is an open air car park.

*Due to the reduction in Domestic flights, Blu Emu car park will close temporarily from Thursday 26 March. Customers are advised to use the P2 or P3 car parks during this period.

Due to the reduction in Domestic flights, Blu Emu car park will close temporarily from Thursday 26 March 2020. Customers are advised to use the P2 or P3 car parks during this period.

Please visit our Parking options page for information on other car parks around the airport precinct.

You are welcome to just drive in, take a ticket, and pay for your parking as you exit the car park.

The advantage of booking online is that you are often able to secure a cheaper rate for your parking.

Credit Card customers can enter the car park by scanning the QR code found on your booking confirmation email or by inserting your nominated credit card. A prepaid ticket will then be automatically generated.

PayPal customers must scan the QR code on entry. Credit card payments made via PayPal are not linked to your booking.

No. Your booking is only valid for one entry and one exit.

To amend your booking, visit the parking page and click ‘Manage’ at the top of the page. Enter your email address, booking reference number and select the relevant booking.

To modify your contact details or your vehicle registration, click 'Modify Details' at the bottom of your booking. Make the relevant changes and click save. Modifying your contact details will not cancel your booking.

To modify the selected car park or booking dates, click 'Modify' at the bottom of your booking. To update your existing booking, click 'Modify' and make a new selection. Click on 'Modify' again to get an updated quote. To confirm your new selection, click 'Book Now' and follow the payment prompts. The new booking confirmation will be emailed to you. Please note, the fee paid for your original booking will be automatically refunded via the payment method used to complete the booking. It can take 2-3 business days for the refund to be visible on your account.

Please note, bookings can be amended up to 6 hours prior to your nominated entry time.

Yes you can download them here:

• Sydney Airport Plan
• South East Sector 3
• South East Sector 2
• South East Sector 1
• Signage Plan 1
• Signage Plan 2
• Domestic Precinct East
• Qantas Drive Precinct
• Domestic Precinct West Elevated Roads
• Airport Drive Precinct
• Domestic Precinct West At Grade Roads

T1 International terminal

• P7 multi-storey car park is 2.2 metres
• Pronto Valet Departures is 2.2 metres
• Pronto Valet Arrivals is 2.2 metres

T2/T3 Domestic terminals

• P1 & P2 multi-storey car parks are 2.1 metres. (Except the bridge link between the two buildings on level 3 which is 1.98 metres and clearly signposted. If your vehicle exceeds 1.98 metres you can’t use the bridge.)
• Pronto Valet is 2.1 metres as it’s located within the multi-storey car park
• P3 multi-storey car park is 2.3 metres
• T2 Valet is 2.0 metres
• Virgin Australia Premium Valet is 2.0 metres

Blu Emu Car Park*

• Open-air parking is 3.5 metres
• Shaded parking is 2.2 metres

*Due to the reduction in Domestic flights, Blu Emu car park will close temporarily from Thursday 26 March. Customers are advised to use the P2 or P3 car parks during this period.

This is a reserved section on level 3 and level 4 (open air) of P1, conveniently located between Domestic terminals 2 and 3. Guaranteed Space is the closest self-park option to both terminals, just a short three-minute walk away. Guaranteed Space is only available by booking online.

A Guaranteed Space booking must be made at least 6 hours prior to your nominated entry time.

A minimum stay of 4 hours applies to Guaranteed Space bookings.

No. Provided you stay a minimum of 4 hours, there is no limit on how many days you can book, subject to adherence to the pre-booked dates and times.

Guaranteed Space is available only by booking online. We do not permit customers to use Guaranteed Space without a booking as this could lead to spaces being unavailable for customers who have reserved online in advance.

You must ensure that your confirmation pdf is clearly visible on the dashboard during your stay. If you fail to do so you may be issued with an infringement notice and/or your vehicle may be towed away. If you are unable to print out your pdf, please contact our Customer care Centre on 133 SYD or email park@syd.com.au.

If you stay longer than your booking, you will need to pay the additional drive-up rate at exit. If for any reason you are unable to exit Guaranteed Space on or before your nominated exit date, you should contact our Customer Care Centre on 133 SYD or email park@syd.com.au to notify us.

No, you are welcome to park in any available space within the clearly-marked Guaranteed Space section.

What happens if Guaranteed Space is full when I arrive and I can’t park? In the unlikely event there are no spaces available in the Guaranteed Space section, please proceed directly to Pronto Valet in P1. Present your printed booking confirmation to one of our attendants and your car will be valet parked at no extra charge.

No. Accessible parking spaces are available in various convenient locations throughout our international and domestic car parks.