Sydney airport welcomes the return of quarantine-free travel after 582 days

Photo of Sydney Airport from above - Image Source: Centre For Aviation 

Sydney Airport celebrated the return of fully vaccinated passengers from around the world and the reopening of the international border.

The first flight without passenger number limitations and quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated passengers landed in Sydney on Monday, November 1st. 

The Australian government reopened its international border on Monday after 582 days. Australia introduced strict border restrictions back on March 20 last year after the global outbreak of the coronavirus. Track Sydney Airport flights by clicking here.

In a statement, Sydney Airport's Chief Executive, Geoff Culbert, said: "Today (November 1, 2021), some of the magic returned to our arrival halls; grandparents are meeting grandkids for the first time, families reuniting, all of the scenes that have been absent for far too long."

"We still have a long way to go in terms of the recovery of our sector, but allowing fully vaccinated Australians to travel without quarantine will provide the template for bringing back students, business travelers, and tourists from all over the world," he added.