Jetstar, a low-cost airline based in Australia, has witnessed a surge in travel demand to Bali in the past year, carrying over 1.1 million customers between Australia and Bali since borders reopened 12 months ago. With the airline offering fares as low as $99, Bali has regained its position as Jetstar’s most popular international destination. Bali’s popularity is expected to increase even further in 2023, with Jetstar predicting a 10 per cent surge in demand compared to its pre-COVID record levels.

Jetstar currently operates up to 70 return flights a week to Bali from seven Australian cities, and the airline has recently increased its capacity from Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. The Jetstar Group CEO, Steph Tully, believes that Bali’s enduring appeal as a vacation destination for Australian tourists has remained strong despite the pandemic’s impact.

Ms Tully said, “A lot has changed in the last 12 months, but one thing that hasn’t is Australians love of Bali and Jetstar’s commitment to offering great value low fares. Demand for our flights to Bali is booming and we’re on track to carry 10 per cent more passengers between Australia and Bali in 2023 compared to 2019, as customers continue to prioritize travel post-COVID. This is great news for our customers, and also, importantly, for local tourism and hospitality businesses in Bali which were heavily impacted during the pandemic.”

The increase in demand has helped the local tourism industry rebound quickly, according to Indonesia’s Deputy Minister for Tourism Marketing, Ni Made Ayu Marthini. Ms Marthini said, “The demand to Indonesia has been rising rapidly, and we are working with airline partners, such as Jetstar, to increase their route and seat capacity at least to pre-pandemic levels. Through our Bali Add-on Destination campaign, we also would like to invite everyone to add one more island on their next visit. A hop away destination such as Labuan Bajo, where the Komodo dragon resides, awaits you.”

In light of the demand, Jetstar has launched its Air-mazing Sale, which includes fantastic sale fares to Bali starting from $135^ one-way from Darwin, $145^ one-way from Perth, and $209^ one-way from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Club Jetstar members will have a full 24-hour early access to the sale, while the public can access the sale from midday on Friday, March 17th. The sale ends on Thursday, March 23rd, at 11.59 pm AEDT, unless sold out prior.

Jetstar’s Bali Breaks Holiday Packages Sale offers flights, four nights’ accommodation, daily breakfast, and other inclusions from just $480 per person, making it an excellent value for families. For further information on available deals and to book your next escape, please visit jetstar.com.

In conclusion, Bali remains a popular vacation destination for Australian tourists, and Jetstar is pleased to be able to offer affordable flights to the island. With the airline’s capacity expanding, customers can expect to have more travel options in the near future.

Written by: Don Power

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