en.Wedoany.com Reported - Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) will welcome its first passengers on October 25, 2026, marking a key milestone for one of Australia's largest infrastructure projects.

After 15 years of planning, seven years of construction, and a large-scale testing program, the airport has officially entered its countdown to opening. Jetstar will operate the first commercial passenger flight, with an Airbus A320 scheduled to depart for the Gold Coast at 11 a.m. on opening day. The airline will initially offer services to Melbourne, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast. Cargo operations will begin earlier, with the airport starting freight services on July 26, 2026, and Qantas Freight planning to commence regular operations the following day.

As a full-service, curfew-free airport, WSI is expected to serve up to 10 million passengers annually in its initial phase, with the capacity to expand as demand grows. International routes have also been confirmed, with Air New Zealand launching flights to Auckland on October 26, and Singapore Airlines operating daily flights to Singapore from November 23.

The airport is a core part of the federal government's large-scale investment in Western Sydney's infrastructure, including the future Sydney Metro Airport Line, the M12 Motorway, and major road upgrades in the region. Construction has already created over 12,800 jobs, with approximately half held by local workers. During the delivery phase, more than AUD 500 million in contracts have been awarded to over 360 businesses in Western Sydney.

Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said the opening marks a significant milestone for Sydney's transport network and economy. Passenger services will begin on October 25, and the airport is expected to start nighttime aircraft operations from November 1, 2026, after completing the necessary notification procedures under the Sydney Airport Curfew Act 1995.

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