Arriving in Sydney
 

I have an option of taking a flight from the US and arriving in Sydney at 8:30 PM or 6:10 AM. Is there a preference bewteen a night or early morning arrival? How long does it take to get into the city center from the airport? <BR> <BR>Larry

<BR>Larry -- I don't think it matters that much, although you might hit more more morning rush hour traffic if you arrive in the morning (you don't specify the day of the week). <BR> <BR>Depending on where you are staying, I'd say it takes about 30-40 mins. <BR> <BR>The bigger difference of the time of day you arrive is how it will effect your body jet-lag wise. You don't say where in the US you'll be coming in from, but I have done the trip dozens of times & I personally prefer coming in at night. Chances are always high that I have not slept very well on the plane which helps me get a better night's sleep that first night right away. <BR> <BR>If I arrive in the morning, I have to try to stay awake as long as possible & walk around zombie-like that first day. Believe me, that pillow looks pretty good around 5:00 p.m. but you don't want to fall for that because you'll be up & at 'em at 3:30 a.m.! <BR> <BR>Just my 2 cents (US)

Larry: <BR> <BR>We arrived at the 8:30pm time, which was great - quick trip into Sydney (25 mintues), and room service dinner...we were up early and ready for our first full day with no jet lag. I'd vote to travel that way. <BR> <BR>Jen

I arrived in Sydney at about 6:00 am after a long flight. After arriving at the hotel shortly, the hotel staff said check in time is about 2:00PM because they still have to wait for the guest to check out, then clean the room. <BR> <BR>After a long tiring flight, I was not in the mood to wait hours before I could get into the hotel room to rest and wash up. <BR> <BR>Therefore, you should consider the check in time of your hotel.

Larry: <BR>By all means, arrive at 8:30PM. After 14 1/2 hours in the air, you're going to want to go directly to a waiting room. This will help with the jet lag as well. You'll wake up refreshed and ready to go in the morning. <BR>Been there. Done that. <BR>John