Melbourne’s west is now directly connected to Bali, with Jetstar launching its first ever international flights from Melbourne Avalon Airport. The inaugural service to Denpasar marks the return of international travel at Avalon and a major expansion for the low cost carrier in the region.
To mark the milestone, Jetstar has released a 48 hour First Flight Sale, with fares from $195 to Bali, $43 to Adelaide and $86 to Brisbane.
The new route will operate five return flights per week on Airbus A321LR aircraft, adding more than 120,000 seats annually and cutting travel time to just over six hours. It also becomes Jetstar’s tenth direct Australian connection to Bali, further strengthening one of the country’s most popular holiday routes.
The launch is part of a broader expansion at Avalon, with the return of direct flights to Adelaide from 26 March and increased services to Brisbane. Together, these routes will deliver more than 330,000 additional low fare seats each year, offering greater choice for travellers across Geelong, the Bellarine and Melbourne’s west.
Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully said, “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.”
Melbourne Avalon Airport CEO Ari Suss said, “Today’s reopening of Avalon’s international passenger operations is about much more than just a flight to Bali. 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.”
