Ahead of opening of the Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) in 2026, Singapore Airlines has been named the first foreign airline to operate flights at the future air hub near Sydney.
Ahead of opening of the Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) in 2026, Singapore Airlines has been named the first foreign airline to operate flights at the future air hub near Sydney.
In a release, WSI announced the establishment of a new strategic partnership between the airport operator and Singapore Airlines, as commercial discussions about the Singapore flag carrier's future operations at the new airport project continues.
The new agreement follows a previous Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between WSI and Singapore Airlines in 2023.
WSI CEO Simon Hickey noted how the planned 24-hour operations of WSI will open up new opportunities for airlines such as Singapore Airlines.
“This inaugural international airline arrangement is a fantastic milestone for Western Sydney International Airport and reflects the positive response we’ve had from airlines, especially in regard to the unprecedented opportunities our 24-hour capability unlocks,” said Hickey. “Western Sydney International Airport’s late-night departure capacity, for instance, could allow Singapore Airlines’ business travellers to finish a full day’s work in Sydney, take an overnight flight and arrive in Singapore before their first morning meeting the very next day.”
In addition to providing more convenience for travelers, Hickey further highlighted more connecting travel options for those traveling between WSI and Singapore.
“Late-night departures could also allow passengers to transit more swiftly from Singapore through their award-winning Changi Airport hub to connect to one of the 125 destinations served by the Singapore Airlines Group.”
Adding to Hickey's remarks, Singapore Airlines Regional Vice President South West Pacific Louis Arul said: “This agreement reflects our commitment to enhancing network connectivity for travellers to and from Sydney, and providing additional services for Australia, which is a major market for the Singapore Airlines Group.”
Arul added: “This is a unique opportunity to work with a greenfield airport to set a new base line for customer experience throughout an airport ecosystem. We are working closely with WSI to ensure that our customers will continue to enjoy the comprehensive, end-to-end, world-class experience that is synonymous with Singapore Airlines.”
Located around 44 kilometers west of Sydney, the WSI project is Australia's first greenfield airport project which is planned to serve domestic, international, and cargo flights starting in late 2026. Compared to Sydney's current main airport – Kingford Smith Airport – WSI will offer 24-hour and curfew-free flight operations. WSI states the airport will also feature a state-of-the-art baggage system and efficient design including five-minute aircraft taxi times on the tarmac. Upon its planned opening, the airport is expected to have an initial capacity of 10 million passengers per year which can be expanded for the future.
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