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Newcastle Airport will see its first flights outside Australia and New Zealand with the launch of a Jetstar service to Bali.
Commencing on 21 October, the low-cost carrier will fly three times per week return year-round between Newcastle and Denpasar using its A321neo LR fleet, reducing the need for Hunter Region residents to travel to Sydney for Bali flights.
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“We’re thrilled to be the airline to launch Newcastle’s first international flights in more than five years with our new direct service from Newcastle to Bali,” Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully said.
“Jetstar is committed to making travel more accessible, and people living in and around Newcastle will no longer need to drive to other airports to fly overseas, which means more time and money can go toward their holiday.
“We want to thank Newcastle Airport and the NSW government for their support in making travel more accessible.”
Newcastle Airport CEO Linc Horton has hailed the “historic” announcement by Jetstar, which flew its very first commercial service from Newcastle in 2004.
“This new international connection to Bali is just the beginning, opening doors to even greater opportunities for the region, stimulating tourism and strengthening ties between the Hunter Region and Indonesia,” he said.
“On a practical level, this new service saves our Bali-bound passengers the journey to Sydney and starts to solidify Newcastle Airport’s position as a genuine alternative for international travel.
“Our long-term plan is to grow our international network and we are working behind the scenes with several airlines about additional routes we may be able to provide.”
The launch of Bali services will come shortly after the opening of Newcastle’s redeveloped international terminal in August, which was originally slated to be completed last year, but was delayed to this year due to “supply chain issues”.
“Our new international terminal reflects our commitment to the Hunter Region’s growth,” Horton said.
“The connectivity it offers will make the Hunter a more attractive destination for international tourists and a more convenient option for locals looking to explore the world.”
NSW last year signed a memorandum of understanding with Newcastle Airport for two years of funding from the state’s Aviation Attraction Fund after the commencement of new routes, in order to entice carriers to launch services.
The airport has signalled it could host daily international flights, including to New Zealand and Singapore, once the upgrades are complete.
Newcastle will also see trans-continental flights starting in September, with QantasLink to fly to Perth using its A319s.
