Sydney terminal 2 check in -current situation

[Haplo]

It's my first time taking a virgin flight since early this year, I know they were doing renovations back in Jan, can someone shed some light how long is the bag drop queue now without priority?

Back in Jan I waited almost an hour just to bag drop, and add another half an hour for security which meant I had 10 minutes only in the lounge to grab a quick bite.

I am flying out this Saturday.

 

[AIRwin]

Update on T2 security this week:

Sydney Airport prepares for festive rush of international travellers

### Tuesday 9 December 2025 - Sydney Airport is forecasting 5.84 million passengers during the Christmas and New Year period - Busiest Christmas season for international travel ever with 2.7 million international passengers and 3.14 million domestic

www.sydneyairport.com

At Terminal 2, six of the seven new security lanes are operational, supported by new technology that allows passengers to keep laptops and aerosols in their bags.

Works continue at T2, with six of the sixteen new automatic bag drops to be operational by the end of the year, along with two new lifts and two new escalators post-security. These changes support Sydney Airport’s commitment to get passengers from kerb to gate in 15 minutes.

 

[ozstamps]

Flew ex SYD last week at 11am and asked of the lady gatekeeper, I'd read there was some kind of Priority line somewhere for Virgin Platinums and Biz class pax etc.

She looked at me blankly, and said there was some kind of Priority lane for about an hour or 2, at 8am or so.

Gotta luv that breathless Velocity email only weeks back advising there WAS some kind of exciting new arrangement, as they were closing the kerbside entry for good.

Race to the bottom continues.

 

[moa999]

That email mentioned the limited hours
- offering faster screening during peak hours (5-10am & 2-7pm weekdays)

 

[Haplo]

Sad to report back it was a terrible experience, got to the airport and was directed to use the staff check in at arrival level near the far end, and after 40 minutes in the queue finally got through only to be met with a terrible offering at the virgin lounge.

Being mainly an international flyer this was really a rude awakening to how difference the service is when you have an international flight and a domestic flight.