Jetstar Brings Back International Flights to Avalon
Jetstar is relaunching international flights from Avalon Airport for the first time since early 2020, signaling a major step in the carrier’s post-pandemic expansion.
New Routes and Increased Capacity
Beginning in March next year, Jetstar will offer new flights from Avalon to Bali and will resume its Avalon–Adelaide route. The airline also plans to increase its Brisbane capacity.
- Flights to Bali will operate five times per week from 23 March, using Jetstar’s A321neo LR aircraft.
- Services to Adelaide will run up to seven times weekly starting 26 March.
- Flights to Brisbane will increase by up to five per week.
Company Statements
“This is a massive step forward for Jetstar at Melbourne Avalon Airport. We’re launching two new routes and adding more seat capacity than ever before,” said Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully.
“Whether it’s a family holiday in Bali or a weekend away in Adelaide or Brisbane, these services give Victorians even more options to take off more, for less.”
“This investment will see thousands more customers fly through Melbourne’s second airport gateway, supporting the economic growth of Melbourne, Geelong, the Surf Coast and the Bellarine Peninsula. I want to thank the Victorian Government, Melbourne Avalon Airport and Adelaide Airport for their support of low fares travel.”
Impact and Expansion
The overall expansion will add more than 330,000 seats annually to and from Avalon. Avalon Airport CEO Ari Suss noted that this move will benefit both the local community and visiting travelers.
Author’s Summary
Jetstar’s renewed international operations from Avalon mark a significant return to growth, expanding traveler options and supporting Victoria’s regional economy.