First passenger flight departs new Western Sydney Airport

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalA Jetstar plane bound for the Gold Coast was the first passenger flight to depart Western Sydney Airport.Updated October 25, 2026 — 2:48pm,first published 1:43pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:09Liverpool shootingVideo icon3:32MP reveals threats made against his own childrenVideo icon2:37Delta Goodrem shares raw insight into recent health battleVideo icon1:40Aussies carve up the USAAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe