Jetstar’s Avalon to Bali flights take off

Melbourne Avalon Airport is again an international destination, with Jetstar’s debut flight to Bali from the airport taking off yesterday (Monday, 23 March).

The inaugural departure to Denpasar marked Jetstar’s first international route from Avalon, with return flights starting at four per week and building to five per week from Monday, 30 March.

Operating aboard Jetstar’s Airbus A321LR, the service adds more than 120,000 seats annually and connects Victoria’s west to Bali in just over six hours.

The route is Jetstar’s tenth direct Australian service to Bali. Flights will eventually depart from Avalon in the evening and arrive at Avalon just before midnight.

Avalon had been without an international carrier since AirAsia X shifted its operations back to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in 2022 after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Today’s reopening of Avalon’s international passenger operations is about much more than just a flight to Bal,” Melbourne Avalon Airport chief executive Ari Suss said.

“Backed by strong partnerships and investment and over 100 new jobs, this moment signals Avalon’s next phase as a growing aviation and economic gateway for the region.”

Yesterday’s event at the airport in Geelong’s north also announced the return of direct flights from Avalon to Adelaide from this Thursday 26 March. The up to seven weekly return services will add up to 109,000 seats a year

Brisbane is also seeing growth, with up to five additional weekly flights adding up to 107,000 more seats a year between Avalon and the Queensland capital.

Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully said yesterday’s launch was a proud moment for Jetstar and the region.

“This is Jetstar at its best, giving passengers more every day low fares, more choice, more seats and more ways that make travel possible for more Australians.

“Adding 330,000 seats a year out of Melbourne Avalon gives the region great value flights and with Bali now on the map, there has never been a better time to fly from Melbourne’s west.

“Bali has always captured the hearts of Australians and now it’s more accessible than ever for the Geelong region and beyond and we thank Avalon Airport for their support.”