First public transport to new Western Sydney airport starts 5 July
From 5 July, electric buses link Penrith, Liverpool and Campbelltown to Western Sydney International Airport, the first direct public transport links to the precinct.
Location: Liverpool
Western Sydney’s electric buses start rolling three months before the airport
Five new electric bus routes connect Penrith, Mount Druitt, Liverpool and Campbelltown to Western Sydney International Airport from 5 July, three months before the first flight.
Emirates and Qatar Airways get Western Sydney International Airport slots – but no flights confirmed yet
Federal Government approves seven weekly slots each for Emirates and Qatar Airways at Western Sydney International Airport, but neither airline has confirmed they will operate the flights when the airport opens in October 2026.