The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) has welcomed today’s announcement that tickets are now on sale for the first international flights from Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) with Singapore Airlines. This is a major milestone for the state’s visitor economy and the continued emergence of Western Sydney as the city’s second CBD.
TTF CEO Margy Osmond said this marks a significant step forward in strengthening Sydney’s global connectivity and unlocking the full potential of the Western Sydney region as a tourism destination in its own right.
“This is truly an exciting moment for Western Sydney and for New South Wales’ visitor economy. The introduction of international flights from WSI will not only boost aviation capacity but fundamentally reshape how visitors access and experience our city,” Ms Osmond said.
“As Sydney’s first 24-hour airport, WSI will provide the flexibility needed to support future growth, opening the door to new routes, more choice for travellers, more freight and stronger global connections.”
“Western Sydney is rapidly evolving into a major hub, and this new global gateway will accelerate that transformation, bringing jobs, an improved transport corridor, accommodation investment and new tourism experiences. We are seeing strong interest right across the region, from major cultural investments like the Powerhouse Museum to new housing and infrastructure supporting a growing population and workforce. And this airport is a critical part of that broader transformation.”
Singapore Airlines will launch daily non-stop services between Singapore and WSI from 23 November 2026. The inaugural flight will land at WSI from Singapore at 10.20pm, before departing WSI on the same day at 11.55pm. The daily service will operate on an Airbus A350-900 aircraft and connect Western Sydney directly into Changi, one of the world’s leading aviation hubs, providing seamless access to more than 130 global destinations.
“This level of connectivity is vital to achieving New South Wales’ ambitious visitor economy targets. Direct international access into Western Sydney will make visiting friends and relatives easier, help drive dispersal of travellers, encourage longer stays, and unlock new tourism experiences across Greater Sydney and regional New South Wales,” Ms Osmond said.
“Securing a premium global carrier like Singapore Airlines as the inaugural international partner sends a strong signal to the market about the quality and potential of this new airport. And this is just the beginning. With the airport set to open later this year, WSI will become a powerful engine for tourism growth and economic development.”