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Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport vs Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
Detailed comparison of SYD and LIS on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) scores higher overall at 8.3/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.7/10.
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) scores 8.3/10 (Excellent)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (8.1),
passenger experience (8.2), and facilities (8.6).
Lounge quality rates 8.8/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Sydney SYD is rated 8.3/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.8/10. International flights use Terminal 1 — Qantas First Lounge is the premium benchmark. Allow 60+ minutes for arrival biosecurity. See /guides/sydney-airport-lounge-guide-2026 and /reviews/qantas-first-lounge-sydney-review.
FlightLogic Score8.3Excellent
On-time8.1Departure reliability
Experience8.2Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.6Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.8Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
8.1
Passenger Experience
8.2
Facilities & Comfort
8.6
Lounge score8.8/10
Highlights
Terminal 1 handles all international traffic — Qantas First Lounge and Business Lounge are flagship products
Efficient customs and biosecurity — allow time for arrival processing on inbound UK flights
Domestic connections require terminal transfer (T1→T2/T3) with re-security
Strong Qantas and Oneworld hub for UK–Australia routings via Singapore or direct
Overview
Australia's primary international gateway — Qantas First Lounge and Oneworld partners in Terminal 1 for long-haul arrivals.
Terminal 1 international
All international arrivals and departures use Terminal 1. Qantas operates separate First and Business lounges with Neil Perry dining in the First Lounge.
Oneworld partners use Qantas lounges or the shared Oneworld lounge depending on tier and operating carrier.
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores 7.7/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5),
passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (8.0).
Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Lisbon LIS scores 7.7/10 — Portugal's main hub. Metro to city ~20 min. TAP Star Alliance gateway. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-portugal-greece-2026 and /guides/lisbon-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.7Very Good
On-time7.5Departure reliability
Experience7.6Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.0Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.6Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score7.6/10
Highlights
Primary UK gateway to Lisbon, Sintra, and central Portugal
TAP Portugal hub — Star Alliance connections to Brazil, Africa, and Atlantic islands
Metro red line to city centre ~20 min — among Europe's best airport-city links
TAP/Star Alliance lounges in T1; Priority Pass at ANA lounges
Overview
Portugal's primary hub — TAP Star Alliance gateway with dense easyJet, Ryanair, BA, and Jet2 UK schedules plus Atlantic island connections.
UK routes
BA, TAP, easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2 serve LIS from London, Manchester, and regional UK. TAP offers competitive business class on LHR–LIS for Star Alliance collectors.
Compare Faro (/airports/faro) for Algarve beach holidays — Lisbon wins on city breaks and TAP connections.
FAQ
Which is better, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport or Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) scores higher overall at 8.3/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.7/10.
Which has better lounges, SYD or LIS?
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) scores higher for lounges at 8.8/10, versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport at 7.6/10.
Which airport is more on-time, SYD or LIS?
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) has stronger on-time performance at 8.1/10 versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at 7.5/10.
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