Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

North Sydney travel guide

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You're Going to Love North Sydney

With a population of 4.63 million, North Sydney is the largest city in New South Wales, Australia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything North Sydney has to offer.

When to visit North Sydney

North Sydney in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 523
1 night at 3-star hotel
North Sydney in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 523
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to North Sydney

Plane

When flying to North Sydney, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 11 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to North Sydney include Qantas Airways, Emirates and ITA Airways. The shortest flight to North Sydney from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 13h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to North Sydney is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 4 km from North Sydney. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

When flying to North Sydney, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 11 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to North Sydney include Qantas Airways, Emirates and ITA Airways. The shortest flight to North Sydney from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 13h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to North Sydney is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 4 km from North Sydney. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near North Sydney

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving North Sydney

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,715 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,676 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,049 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,172 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,848 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,164 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (893 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,622 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,719 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (945 reviews)
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Where to stay in North Sydney

Average rates range from around AED 474 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 512 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of North Sydney

Most booked hotels in North Sydney

View Sydney
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 438+
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Hiring a car in North Sydney

Expect to pay AED 3.97 per litre in North Sydney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 47.60 and AED 63.46. The most frequently booked car type in North Sydney is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.97 per litre in North Sydney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 47.60 and AED 63.46. The most frequently booked car type in North Sydney is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.