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Sydney Airport has again seen more than 10 million passengers over the second quarter of 2025.
Domestic and international traffic both grew year on year during the three months from April to June this year, with 6.09 million domestic and 3.94 million passengers. In total, passenger numbers grew by 3 per cent over the same period in 2024.
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Chinese passport holder arrivals were up 11.4 per cent year on year, the strongest rate of growth in the last 12 months, with Indian and Philippine passports also higher than 2024 levels. International travel by Australians increased as well, up 5.2 per cent on last year.
“Q2 was another quarter of robust growth, underpinned by ongoing demand from Australians for overseas travel and inbound demand from important markets like China, the UK, the Philippines and New Zealand,” Scott Charlton, chief executive of the airport, said.
“It also reflects a more competitive environment for international airfares as a result of expanded air rights with key markets.
“This kind of performance doesn’t happen by chance – it’s the result of strong partnerships with airlines who are clearly hearing our message that we are open for business and have plenty of room to help them grow.
“It also speaks to the attractiveness of Sydney as a destination and Sydney Airport’s continued role as Australia’s preferred international gateway.”
The airport in June completed a $169 million expansion of its south-east sector apron, and is refreshing its T1 international and T2 domestic terminals.
According to Charlton, operational performance was also high despite the ongoing works, with 99.7 per cent of international passengers and 99.4 per cent of domestic passengers clearing security in under 10 minutes, while 90 per cent of passengers cleared inbound immigration within 34 minutes – 15 per cent better than the same period in 2024.
“What’s also really pleasing is that our operational metrics stood up in the context of the significant number of projects underway across the precinct,” he said.
“99.7 percent of international and 99.4 percent of domestic passengers cleared security in under ten minutes, while inbound immigration wait times have improved 15 percent year‑on‑year.
“These results are the outcome of targeted investments, strong partnerships with airlines and the Australian Border Force, and a culture of continuous innovation.”
