Restaurants, cafes, bars, fast food outlets and more are being invited to help create a diverse, world-class dining experience at Sydney’s only 24-hour international gateway.

Food and beverage operators that completed an extensive registration of interest process may now tender to join Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) as part of its growing retail and hospitality precinct within the terminal.

WSI is on track to open for international, domestic and air cargo services in 2026, and will have initial capacity for up to 10 million passengers a year.

WSI CEO Simon Hickey said the business was excited to hear from hospitality operators that could help deliver a delicious dining experience for the millions of travellers that will soon be visiting the airport.

“We are rapidly approaching opening day, with the completion of major construction works mere weeks away and our focus shifting to asset testing, live airport trials and commercial operations. It’s an incredible and exhilarating time at WSI,” he said.

“Adding to that excitement is our growing retail and hospitality offering, which I’m delighted to say now includes opportunities for hospitality businesses to join Sydney’s 24-hour airport.”

WSI will have more than 20 sites comprising about 2,300 square metres of leasable space for food and beverage operators to establish their businesses in the airport terminal.

Getting the right mix

Mr Hickey said the selection of food and beverage operators would help create a pivotal part of the passenger journey.

“Anyone who’s travelled through an airport would appreciate that once you’ve dropped off your bag and cleared security, you and your loved ones will most often be looking for a place to enjoy food and a drink before you board your flight,” he said.

“We want to create a fantastic experience for our customers so they can relax and enjoy a variety of world-class, all-day dining options that enhance their travels while showcasing the best global and Australian food trends.”

The tender will close in the second half of 2025. Interested parties can contact [email protected] for more information.