Where chauffeurs meet passengers
at Sydney Kingsford Smith.
At T1 International, professional chauffeurs meet passengers in the arrivals hall after customs and turn left through the sliding glass doors. The Pre-booked Transport Meeting Point sits in front of Allpress Cafe. Hire car drivers can access the Priority Pick-up Zone next to P7 with an e-Tag. At T2 and T3 Domestic, chauffeurs typically wait at the bottom of the escalators by the baggage carousels, or kerbside if pre-arranged. T2 is Virgin and Jetstar, T3 is Qantas.
Practical tips for SYD.
e-Tag for Priority Pick-up
The International Priority Pick-up Zone is e-Tag only. No cash, no card. The first 15 minutes are charged from $5.65.
15 minutes free at Public
The Public Pick-up zone gives one free entry per calendar day, up to 15 minutes. Useful if you arrive ahead of the passenger.
Domestic kerb is for the right tier
UberBlack and other premium tiers pick up at the T2/T3 kerb. UberX and lower tiers are restricted to the Priority Pick-up zone.
Common pickup types.
International long-haul, T1
Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Emirates arrivals. Chauffeur waiting at the Pre-booked Transport Meeting Point with the name on a tablet.
Premium domestic transfer, T3
Qantas business client connecting through Sydney. Driver waiting at the foot of the escalators, name visible from the baggage carousel.
Group meet, T2
Tour fleet at T2 baggage claim. Lead guide with the group name held up high, every member spots it from the carousels.
Frequently asked.
Where do chauffeurs meet passengers at Sydney Kingsford Smith?
At T1 International, professional chauffeurs meet passengers in the arrivals hall after customs and turn left through the sliding glass doors. The Pre-booked Transport Meeting Point sits in front of Allpress Cafe. Hire car drivers can access the Priority Pick-up Zone next to P7 with an e-Tag. At T2 and T3 Domestic, chauffeurs typically wait at the bottom of the escalators by the baggage carousels, or kerbside if pre-arranged. T2 is Virgin and Jetstar, T3 is Qantas.
Is PickUp Sign free to use?
Yes. The app is free forever on iPhone, iPad, and Android. No ads, no trials. Optional Colour Themes upgrade is US$0.99/year for premium background colours.
Does it work without internet at the airport?
Yes. The app runs entirely offline. No mobile data, no Wi-Fi required.
Will the screen stay awake while I hold it up?
Yes. PickUp Sign keeps the screen on at maximum brightness automatically while a name is displayed.