Melbourne via Sydney Jetstar single ticket

Question

Can anyone who has flown this route recently advise me if we need to take our own checked baggage at Sydney before transferring to the international terminal. Our flights are booked on a single ticket?

Thanks in advance :-)

Answer

When flying on a single ticket with Jetstar from Melbourne to an international destination via Sydney, the general rule is that your checked baggage should be tagged through to your final destination. This means you typically do not need to collect your bags in Sydney and re-check them, even if you are changing terminals.

Here are some important details to consider:

Since both legs are on the same Jetstar booking, your baggage allowance should cover both flights, and the airline will automatically transfer your bags from your domestic flight to your international flight.
For international departures from Sydney, you will need to clear security and passport control at the international terminal, but your checked bags are usually handled by the airline, so you do not need to carry them between terminals.
Make sure your boarding passes for both flights are issued, either at Melbourne or via online check-in, to ensure a smooth transfer.
Confirm at the check-in counter in Melbourne that your bags are checked through to your international destination; the staff will attach the correct tags and give you a receipt if needed.

Additional tips:

Allow enough connection time between flights. Sydney domestic to international transfer can take 45–60 minutes if you follow the signs and use the inter-terminal transport.
Keep your carry-on essentials with you, as you won’t have access to checked luggage during the transfer.
Check Jetstar’s latest baggage policies and terminal information before you travel, as procedures may vary depending on the international destination.

In short, for a single ticket with Jetstar, you generally do not need to pick up and re-check your baggage in Sydney. Just verify at check-in in Melbourne that everything is tagged correctly for your international flight.