Western Sydney International Airport 2026
Western Sydney International Airport Opening – Book Your Stay at Pullman Sydney Penrith
Opening in 2026, Western Sydney International Airport marks a new era for global travel into the heart of Western Sydney. As Australia’s first 24/7 international airport, it will connect the region directly to major domestic and international destinations—bringing visitors closer than ever to Penrith.
Pullman Sydney Penrith is the closest five-star hotel to Western Sydney International Airport approximately a 20–25 minute drive, offering a premium arrival experience for travellers, event delegates, and business guests seeking comfort, convenience, and effortless access to the region.
With Penrith positioned at the centre of Western Sydney’s growth corridor, your stay places you minutes from entertainment, dining, wellness, and world-class events.
Getting Here Made Easy
To support the airport’s opening, a free interim bus service will operate between Western Sydney International Airport and St Marys Train and Bus Interchange, providing seamless connections to Sydney’s wider public transport network. Once the airport is open bus services direct to Penrith Station will become a permanent upgrade.
By car, Pullman Sydney Penrith is approximately a 20–25 minute drive from Western Sydney International Airport (Nancy-Bird Walton Airport) once the M12 motorway is fully operational.
Free bus service highlights:
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Operates every 30 minutes
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Runs from early morning until late night
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Approximate journey time of 30 minutes
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Easy onward connections to Penrith via train, taxi, or rideshare
The bus service complements road access via the toll-free M12 motorway, with taxis and rideshare options also available. Metro services connecting the airport to St Marys will follow, further strengthening transport links across the region.
Experience the Panthers Precinct
Just steps from Pullman Sydney Penrith, the Panthers Precinct offers nonstop entertainment, outdoor adventure, and cultural experiences—ideal before or after your journey. Looking for things to do near Western Sydney International Airport? This vibrant precinct has it all. From adrenaline-filled activities like iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Whitewater Rafting and FREAK Virtual Reality, to outdoor escapes along the Nepean River, Aqua Golf, paddle boarding, and Ripples Leisure Centre, there’s something for every traveller. Guests can also enjoy Penrith’s vibrant culture with live performances at EVAN Theatre and interactive experiences at the Museum of Fire, all just moments from the hotel.
Stay at Pullman Sydney Penrith
Perfectly positioned at the heart of the Panthers Precinct, Pullman Sydney Penrith offers premium rooms, onsite dining at Marcel Bar & Bistro, cocktails at Tori Café & Bar, and modern wellness facilities including a 360-degree gym and sauna. Ideal for travellers arriving via Western Sydney International Airport or extending their stay to explore Western Sydney, Pullman Sydney Penrith delivers a seamless, elevated experience from arrival to departure.