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Sydney Airport sets record for international travel in 2025
February 5th 2026
Sydney Airport recorded its busiest year ever for international travel in 2025 with 17.17 million passengers. Read More » The airport also recorded its busiest quarter on record for international travel, with more than 4.62 million passengers travelling in the final quarter (October to December), a 5.9% increase on 2024. Domestic and regional passenger numbers increased 2.1% compared with the same period last year. Together, these results capped a strong quarter for the airport, with 11.41 million passengers travelling through Sydney Airport between October and December. In total, more than 42.54 million passengers travelled through the airport in 2025, up 2.7% compared to 2024. "2025 marked a record year of international passengers for Sydney Airport, reflecting sustained demand for travel and Sydney’s role as Australia’s primary international gateway. International travel accelerated throughout the second half, with the final quarter of the year delivering the highest international passenger volumes of any quarter in 2025. This reflects the recovery of key inbound markets and the return of airline capacity," Scott Charlton, Sydney Airport CEO, said. "Looking ahead to 2026, our focus is firmly on delivery as we progress our development program to add capacity and continue improving the passenger experience. This includes the completion of the $200 million T2 upgrade later in the year, the commencement of the T2/T3 Integrated Terminal expansion, and continued progress on our Master Plan review ahead of the final plan being published mid‑year. These projects will ensure we are well positioned to meet future demand and deliver long‑term benefits for passengers and airlines," he added.
