Sydney is one of the most visited cities in Australia by tourists. The city is often confused as the capital of Australia, as the city displays its importance in the country’s economy, financial hub and educational institutions. Sydney is also famous for its natural, historical and cultural heritage sites throughout the city. It naturally becomes the contributing factors in high traffic of domestic and international tourists in Sydney, making tourism one of the major source of income to the city.

Best time to fly from Butuan to Sydney

Sydney is a four seasonal city whereby summer weather recorded to have greater variation than the other seasons. The temperature in Sydney can range between 23 to 45 degrees in summer, whereas winters are often around 9 degrees centigrade. The rainy season usually happens in early autumn during the season transition. For the comfort of your journey, winter and spring may be more suitable to visit Sydney as the weather is mild and predictable compared to the rest of the year.

Main airports available in Butuan to Sydney

Bancasi Airport – Bancasi Airport is the main airport in Agusan del Norte province serving Butuan City. The airport can handle up to 700,000 passengers annually. Currently, three airlines in operation at Bancasi Airport which are Cebu Pacific, Cebgo and PAL Express. These airlines travel to Cebu and Manila.

Sydney Airport – Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, also known as Sydney Airport, is the busiest airport in Australia and one of the longest-serving commercial airport in the world. This international airport primarily serves Sydney and surrounding cities. More than 44 million passengers travel through Sydney Airport annually. To date, the airport serves direct flights to about 90 domestic and international destinations. Among the airlines that are operating in Sydney Airport are Qantas, Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. There are three terminals within the airport. Terminal 1 is also known as International Terminal, dedicated for international flights. Terminal 2 and 3 majorly serves for domestic flights. From the airport, passengers can reach the city via Airport Link train services, public buses and taxis.

Climate pattern in Butuan and Sydney

Sydney experiences a humid subtropical climate with mild winter weather. Snowfall is rare to none in Sydney. However, frosts are quite common in chilly winter mornings, especially in the suburbs. Weather is also significantly drier in winter compared to the rest of the year. Summer, on the other hand, is warm around 23 degrees centigrade on average. However, the city is also susceptible to extreme heat due to the El-Nino and urban heat island effect, causing the temperature to rise as high as 45 degrees centigrade. Rainfall is often heavier during the transitional seasons between summer and autumn.

Highlights attractions in Sydney

• Bondi Beach – You will miss out greatly if you are in Sydney but not visiting Bondi Beach. Located in the east of Sydney, Bondi Beach is one of Australia's most visited tourist attraction. The beach stretches about a kilometre and frequently visited by visitors who are keen on surfboarding. Other beach activities such as swimming, sunbathing, beach volleyball and more can also be done here. If you do not feel like doing any activities, visitors can sit back and enjoy the breathtaking view of the blue ocean for as long as you want. The beach is often crowded during warm days, especially in summer. Visitors can also find local delicacies at shops located along the beach.
• Taronga Zoo Sydney – Officially opened in the year 1916, Taronga Zoo Sydney is now home to 350 animal species within a 28-hectare land area. Visitors will be able to find popular Australian species including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, platypus and marsupials. The zoo has different exhibit areas such as Wild Australia, Moore Park Aviary, Reptile World, Savannah, Primate Island, Chimpanzee Sanctuary and much more. Most tourists prefer to reach Taronga Zoo Sydney via ferry service. However, the zoo is also reachable by other water transportation services. Admission fee to the zoo varies between AUD 24.30 to 42.30 (868 to 1511 PHP) according to the age groups. The zoo is opened to the public every day throughout the year.
• Sydney Opera House – Sydney Opera House is one of the main iconic symbols of Sydney. The building was officially opened in the year 1973 and has been enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list as well as Australian National Heritage List. The opera house is home to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Theatre Company, Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet. Various art performances are held annually in the opera house. Visitors who visit the opera house can also view the Sydney Harbour Bridge from here and visit the adjacent Royal Botanic Gardens. Sydney Opera House is reachable by train, ferry and bus services.