100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

Jetstar to launch Sunshine Coast’s first direct link to Asia

Do you have a news tip? Click here to send to our news team.

Man taken into custody after residents evacuated

A man in his 50s has been taken into custody without incident following a welfare check that led to an emergency declaration and evacuations. Police More

Airport plan enters consultation phase

Public feedback is open on a plan to transform almost 34ha of former Sunshine Coast Airport runway land. The Airport North Precinct Master Plan proposes More

Visitors question fee to climb icon

A fee to climb inside one of the Sunshine Coast’s best-known landmarks has sparked hundreds of comments from people who remember the experience being More

Two NYE fireworks shows set to continue

The Sunshine Coast’s main New Year’s Eve celebration could settle into a more permanent format after several years of changes. Sunshine Coast Council officers are More

Surf club named Australia’s best

A Sunshine Coast surf lifesaving club has capped a standout season with national recognition. Kawana Waters Surf Life Saving Club has been crowned Surf Life More

Two historic cemeteries soon to reach capacity

A council is limiting reservations for new burial sites at two hinterland cemeteries as it prepares to transition the sites into perpetual care. Sunshine Coast More

Jetstar has announced the launch of direct flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Singapore via Bali, connecting the region to the world like never before.

Commencing March 2026, the new service marks the first direct connection between the Sunshine Coast and Southeast Asia, with onward connectivity to more than 100 global destinations.

Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Chris Mills said the announcement represented a transformational moment for the region in terms of growth and global reach.

“This is a game-changer for the Sunshine Coast,” Mr Mills said.

“For the first time, locals can fly direct to Bali for an island holiday. Our research shows that this is a highly sought after destination for locals.

“But it gets even better – after a short stop in Bali the flight continues on to Singapore – a global hub. Travelling to Singapore via Bali allows passengers to connect to destinations right across Asia, Europe and beyond.

“It opens the world to our region and provides more opportunity for international travellers to land directly at our airport, only minutes from beautiful beaches and hinterland.

“The new route will strengthen the Sunshine Coast’s position as a global gateway for Queensland and enhance access for international visitors looking to explore the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and the wider region.”

The new Jetstar service will operate three times per week using the airline’s Airbus A321LR aircraft, offering more than 70,000 seats annually.

Want more free local news? Follow Sunshine Coast News on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, and sign up for our FREE daily news email.

Jetstar Group CEO Stephanie Tully said the airline was proud to be leading the way in opening new international connections for the Sunshine Coast.

“We’re proud to be the first airline to connect the Sunshine Coast to Bali and Singapore. It’s a great win for travellers wanting an easy international getaway,” she said.

“With direct flights to Bali, travellers can trade hours on the road to Brisbane for extra time in paradise and enjoy more of what makes this island paradise so special.

“Jetstar is proud to be the largest carrier operating in South-East Queensland and we’re excited to continue expanding our network to meet strong low fares demand.”

Jetstar is launching a 48-hour Route Launch Sale with one-way sale fares from the Sunshine Coast to Bali (Denpasar) available from midday from $199.

Sunshine Coast mayor Rosanna Natoli said the announcement reflected the region’s growing international profile.

“Direct flights to Bali and Singapore, will give our residents and businesses a world of opportunity right from their own backyard – it’s a great time to live and work on the Sunshine Coast,” she said.

Jetstar currently operates direct services from Sunshine Coast Airport to Auckland, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Cairns.

Subscribe to SCN’s free daily news email

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
This field is hidden when viewing the form
[scn_go_back_button] Return Home
Share