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THE City of Greater Bendigo has responded to enquiries from the Bendigo Times regarding talk of upcoming changes to the Bendigo\u2013Sydney flight service<\/a> departing Bendigo Airport.<\/p>\n

A spokesperson said the City of Greater Bendigo<\/a> has been advised by Qantas of forthcoming changes set to take effect from the end of October 2025 (Sunday 26 October according to Qantas\u2019 booking website). Qantas told the City it will introduce a revised schedule that includes \u201cturnaround\u201d flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.<\/p>\n

The new service will depart Sydney at 1.25 pm on flight days, arrive in Bendigo at approximately 3 pm, and return to Sydney by around 5 pm.<\/p>\n

The City said the revised schedule offers more convenient options for weekend getaways and longer stays, making it easier for visitors to experience everything Greater Bendigo has to offer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, it appears the five-times-per-week 6.45 am flight from Bendigo will be scrapped, meaning those who wish to travel from Bendigo to Sydney and back on the same day will have to embark from Avalon or Tullamarine airports. Otherwise, they\u2019ll have to incur the expense of overnight accommodation in Sydney.<\/p>\n

According to the Booking.com<\/a> website, a modest hotel room in Sydney\u2019s CBD ranges between $150 and $300 per night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

THE City of Greater Bendigo has responded to enquiries from the Bendigo Times regarding talk of upcoming changes to the Bendigo\u2013Sydney flight service departing Bendigo Airport. A spokesperson said the City of Greater Bendigo has been advised by Qantas of forthcoming changes set to take effect from the end of October 2025 (Sunday 26 October […]<\/p>\n

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