Joanna James
Happen to be transiting via Sydney Airport but stuck for ideas on how to pass the time? Then check out these 7 things to do during your layover before you board your connecting flight.
Waiting for hours on end can leave anyone feeling hungry and this applies especially, to travellers in transit. However, when at Sydney Airport, one will be presented with numerous dining options to choose from which range from Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican to the juiciest Burgers. Better yet, franchises such as Starbucks, McDonald’s, Subway and Krispy Kreme are readily available to satisfy you and if you need a few pints to while away the hours, then look no further than Heineken House or Beer DeLuxe.
One of the many benefits of Sydney Airport is that all travellers, regardless of class or flight can pay to enter many of the airport lounges. Thus, for a single fee, you will have ease of access to food and drinks coupled by the ability to watch TV and connect to the internet from a stable and speedy Wi-Fi network.
A good shower, new clothes and some perfume or cologne can easily have you looking your best in minutes and given Sydney Airport’s complimentary shower facilities, you may avail of such a service with no fuss involved. Terminal 1 offers you a choice of the pre-security areas in close proximity to check in counters A and K or within security at Gates 24, 31 and 51 respectively. Do note that brining your own toiletries and towel is not mandatory.
Understand that when it comes to shopping, Sydney Airport has all bases covered on the back of each of its terminals showcasing well over 30 shops that can be accessed. Whet your appetite for retail therapy across an array of duty-free outlets, convenience stores and shops selling a good mix of international and local brands. Whether you’re a gadget geek, bookworm or fan of global perfume brands, these terminals are the place to be at before you board again.
If you’re the type of traveller who cannot be bothered with moving about too frequently prior to your flight, then your best course of action will be to simply find a comfy corner at the airport and log in to the free Wi-Fi. After this, you can watch your favourite Netflix dramas, browse your social networking sites or call a loved one back home.
Getting some sleep before you have to fly out is one of the better and more realistic ways to count down the hours. Resting wouldn’t be a problem if you are transiting during the day but in the event you have to camp out overnight, then you must pack in a few extra layers of clothing and bring along earplugs so that you keep out the noise of the waiting area at the international terminal. On the flip side, you can opt for a Sydney Airport transit hotel such as for example, Citadines Connect Sydney Airport where you can make a reservation in advance and rest up.
If the thought of staying cooped up inside an airport makes you claustrophobic, then you might want to consider hopping out for a short jaunt around Sydney. However, keep track of time as you shouldn’t find yourself having to miss your flight. Hail a taxi or if you want to save up on cash, choose between the bus or train that will soon have you at the city centre. Capture the appealing Sydney Opera House on cam, learn of the city’s history inside Museum of Sydney or get a gorgeous view of Australia’s commercial capital from the Sydney Tower Eye.
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