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Published by Cars on Demand | Chauffeur Service Sydney Airport | Project Sunrise | Ultra Long-Haul Travel
While Qantas Project Sunrise prepares to fly passengers non-stop for 22 hours, the real challenge begins on the tarmac: securing a reliable chauffeur service from Sydney Airport to get you home safely after the world’s longest commercial flight. Project Sunrise — the airline’s long-awaited plan to operate non-stop flights from Sydney to London and Sydney to New York — is officially on the horizon. The first of 12 specially configured Airbus A350–1000 Ultra Long Range aircraft is scheduled for delivery in late 2026, with commercial services beginning in the first half of 2027.
The numbers are staggering. Sydney to London: 17,015 kilometres. Sydney to New York: approximately 16,200 kilometres. Flight time: up to 22 hours. Non-stop. No layover. No connection in Singapore, Dubai, or Los Angeles. Just you, a Wellbeing Zone with stretch handles, sleep-science-designed lighting, and a very long time in the sky.
It will be the longest commercial flight in the history of aviation.
And when that plane finally touches down at Sydney Airport, there is one thing every single passenger will need without compromise: a professional chauffeur service from Sydney Airport that is already there, already tracking the flight, and already ready to take them home.
Project Sunrise has been in development since 2017, delayed by the pandemic, and is now entering its final phase before commercial launch. The name comes from Qantas’ legendary Double Sunrise wartime missions — aircraft that stayed in the air so long they witnessed two consecutive dawns.
On the commercial routes, passengers flying London to Sydney or New York to Sydney will experience exactly that — two sunrises on a single continuous journey, crossing multiple time zones without setting foot in another airport.
The aircraft will fly for up to 22 hours non-stop, made possible by an additional 20,000 litre rear centre fuel tank and advanced systems, with every element designed around passenger comfort and wellbeing for ultra-long-haul operations. The direct services will cut up to four hours off total travel time compared with one-stop services today.
Onboard, the aircraft will accommodate 238 passengers across six first-class suites, 52 business suites, 40 premium economy seats, and 140 economy seats — a configuration that is more spacious than the 300-plus seats typical of other A350–1000 operators.
Qantas has redesigned the onboard experience specifically for ultra-long-haul travel. Working with sleep and health specialists, the airline has adjusted lighting, meal timing, and inflight routines to help reduce fatigue and jet lag. The aircraft will feature more space to move around, a dedicated wellness zone for stretching, and cabin environments designed to better align with natural circadian rhythms.
In other words, Qantas has thought of almost everything. Almost.
Here is the part Qantas cannot engineer away.
You have been in the air for nearly a full day. You have crossed somewhere between 8 and 12 time zones depending on your direction of travel. Your body does not know what continent it is on, let alone what time it is. You have eaten three meals timed around circadian rhythms you no longer have. The wellness zone helped. The sleep was patchy. The movie selection was excellent.
And now you are standing in Sydney Airport’s international arrivals hall at 6am — or midnight, or some hour in between — with two bags, a body running on fumes, and the entire width of the planet behind you.
This is not the moment for a rideshare app. This is not the moment to be standing at a kerb staring at a screen, watching a surge fare tick upward while a driver four suburbs away decides whether the trip is worth accepting.
This is the moment for a professional chauffeur service at Sydney Airport. A real driver. A clean, premium vehicle. A name board in the arrivals hall. And not a single thing to think about except getting home.
There is a misconception in Australia that a chauffeur service is something you book for special occasions — a wedding, a VIP visit, a corporate roadshow.
After a 22-hour flight, a chauffeur service from Sydney Airport is not a luxury. It is the only rational choice.
Consider what you are dealing with after an ultra-long-haul arrival:
Cognitive impairment equivalent to moderate sleep deprivation. Aviation medicine research is consistent on this point. After crossing that many time zones on that little sleep, reaction times, decision-making, and spatial awareness are all significantly degraded. Driving yourself from Sydney Airport in that state is genuinely dangerous. A rideshare, where you are at the mercy of whatever driver happens to accept the job, offers no certainty and no accountability.
Zero tolerance for logistics. After 22 hours in the air, the last thing you need is to troubleshoot an app that cannot find your location, a driver who cancels, or a surge price that doubled while you were clearing customs. You need frictionless. You need done.
The transfer is the final impression of the journey. For business travellers arriving in Sydney for meetings, the ride from the airport sets the tone for everything that follows. Arriving flustered, having navigated a chaotic kerb pickup at 6am after a day in the sky, is not the start of a productive day.
A professional chauffeur service at Sydney Airport removes every one of those variables. Your driver knows your flight. They are there before you clear customs. They are waiting in arrivals with your name. The car is clean, the temperature is right, and the only decision you need to make is whether you want to sleep in the back or not.
Cars on Demand has provided professional chauffeur service at Sydney Airport since 1990. Here is exactly what happens when you book with us:
Flight tracking from the moment you book. Our RideMinder-powered platform monitors your flight in real time from departure through to landing. If your Project Sunrise flight departs London 40 minutes late, your driver knows before you do. They adjust. You pay nothing extra.
Meet and greet at T1 International. Your chauffeur is waiting in the International Terminal arrivals hall with a name board. You do not need to find a pickup zone, refresh an app, or figure out which level of the car park to go to. You walk out of customs and your driver is there. Full details of our Sydney Airport meeting points are here.
Fixed pricing, confirmed at booking. No surge pricing. No late-night premium. No long-haul arrival surcharge. The fare you see when you book is the fare on your invoice. At 2am after 22 hours in the air, you will not be staring at a 2.8x surge multiplier.
A premium fleet for every requirement. From executive sedans for solo travellers to Mercedes-Benz V-Class people movers for families or groups returning from long-haul travel together. View our full fleet here.
99.99% on-time reliability. Built over 35 years and more than five million transfers across Australia.
Project Sunrise is not just going to change how leisure travellers think about flying to London and New York. It is going to change corporate travel patterns significantly.
A non-stop Sydney to London flight means executives flying in from the UK for Sydney meetings without the 30-hour total journey door-to-door. It means CFOs, board members, and international clients arriving at Sydney Airport after a single, very long flight — and needing a ground transfer that is already sorted before they land.
Our Executive Assistant platform is built for exactly this kind of planning. Book in advance against a flight number. Our system tracks the flight. Your executive walks out of arrivals and their car is waiting. You get the confirmation. One account. One invoice. Zero calls at midnight.
Why the world’s leading CEOs and executives choose Cars on Demand for their Sydney Airport arrivals.
Whether you are landing at T1 International after a 22-hour flight from London or a 22-hour flight from New York, our Sydney Airport chauffeur service is positioned and ready before you clear customs.
The Project Sunrise schedule is being designed to integrate with Qantas’ Sydney hub operations. Based on current planning, London departures are expected to arrive in Sydney in the early morning, while New York services are likely to arrive in the morning or afternoon window depending on routing. Regardless of what time your flight lands, our system is tracking it from the moment it departs.
For corporate travellers flying in from London on business, an early morning Sydney arrival means a chauffeur transfer directly to your CBD hotel, a few hours of rest, and a full working day ahead. That transfer is not the place to be negotiating surge pricing with a rideshare app at 6am. It should be booked, confirmed, and waiting.
For leisure travellers arriving from New York after 22 hours in the air, the same principle applies at a different emotional register. You are done. You want your bags, your driver, and your bed — in that order.
Cars on Demand provides professional chauffeur service at Sydney Airport T1 International for arrivals from both routes, every day of the year, at every hour.
Cars on Demand provides professional chauffeur service across all Sydney Airport terminals.
International Terminal (T1) — All Project Sunrise arrivals from London and New York will arrive here. Our chauffeurs meet passengers in the T1 arrivals hall. For long-haul business travellers, this is the standard arrival point. Meet and greet procedures here.
Domestic Terminals (T2 and T3) — For connecting passengers or domestic legs. Our flight tracking covers both international and domestic arrivals seamlessly.
For the complete Sydney Airport transfer guide, including terminal maps, pickup procedures, and vehicle options, visit our Sydney transfers page.
Project Sunrise connects Sydney directly to London and New York. But your travellers connect onward from Sydney to every major Australian city. One Cars on Demand account covers all of it:
Qantas Project Sunrise commercial services begin in the first half of 2027. The flight will land at Sydney International Terminal (T1). Your chauffeur service should be the first thing booked after your seat.
Register and book now at carsondemand.link/register
New to Cars on Demand? Claim $50 off your first booking and experience what a proper arrival feels like after the world’s longest flight.
For corporate accounts and Executive Assistant enquiries: admin@carsondemand.com.au | 1300 638 258 | +61 413 905 215
Does Cars on Demand track international flights arriving at Sydney Airport? Yes. Our RideMinder technology monitors every international flight in real time from departure through to landing. If your flight is delayed, your chauffeur adjusts automatically and there are no additional charges.
Where does my Cars on Demand chauffeur meet me at Sydney International Terminal? Your chauffeur meets you in the T1 International arrivals hall with a name board. You do not need to find a pickup zone or navigate to a specific level. Full details are on our airport meeting points page.
Is there a surcharge for late-night or early-morning arrivals? No. Our pricing is fixed at the time of booking. There are no late-night premiums, no early-morning surcharges, and no surge pricing. What you see at booking is what you pay.
How far in advance should I book a Sydney Airport chauffeur service for an international arrival? We recommend booking as soon as your flight is confirmed. For corporate travellers arriving on Project Sunrise or other long-haul routes, advance booking ensures the right vehicle is reserved and your flight is in our system for tracking well before departure.
What is the best vehicle for arriving after a long-haul flight? For solo and small group arrivals, our executive sedan or executive SUV provides the most comfortable and quiet ride home after a long-haul flight. For families or larger groups, our Mercedes-Benz V-Class people mover seats up to 7 passengers. View our full fleet here.
Can I book a chauffeur service for a connecting domestic flight after a long-haul international arrival? Yes. We manage both international (T1) and domestic (T2 and T3) arrivals and departures. If you need a transfer between terminals or a chauffeur service for a connecting domestic leg, we handle both under one booking.
Your driver is already waiting. All you have to do is land.
Fixed pricing. Flight tracking. Meet and greet at T1 International. No surge. No stress.
Or call 1300 638 258 — available 24 hours, every day of the year.
Cars on Demand has been Australia’s premium chauffeur and airport transfer service since 1990. Fixed pricing. No surge. Professional chauffeurs. 99.99% on time. The only thing standing between you and home after 22 hours in the air.
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