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Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, has launched new direct flights from Melbourne to Jakarta, providing Victorians access to another international route out of Melbourne. The year-round flights, which operate three days a week with an Airbus A330 aircraft, add to Qantas’ existing flights to Jakarta from Sydney, offering customers almost 300,000 seats annually between Australia and Jakarta.

The launch of this new service marks the fourth international route to be added to the Qantas map out of Melbourne since borders reopened, following the launch of flights to Delhi and Dallas Fort Worth. Qantas also resumed flights from Melbourne to Tokyo last month, operating for the first time to Haneda Airport, saving passengers nearly two hours of travel to and from downtown Tokyo compared with Narita Airport.

The new Melbourne-Jakarta route is expected to be popular with travellers connecting to and from other major Indonesian cities such as Surabaya and Medan. Qantas Domestic and International CEO Andrew David said the new route would support growing business and government links between Australia and Indonesia. He added, “Jakarta is becoming an increasingly important destination for corporate travellers. These direct flights offer more choice and make it even easier for them to do business with one of Australia’s closest neighbours.”

Moreover, the new route is also an excellent opportunity for more Indonesians to explore the best of Victoria or visit family and friends, with the flights launching in time for the Lebaran holiday period. Qantas Group operates up to 106 return flights per week from Australia to Indonesia, including Qantas and Jetstar flights from Melbourne to Bali.

Qantas recently announced a multi-million dollar investment in new menus, larger meals, and premium produce across all cabins in its regional, domestic, and international network. The new menu changes, which feature seasonal ingredients, including plant-based options, coincide with Autumn. Grilled snapper with red chilli sambal, stir-fried kai lan and steamed jasmine rice, beef goulash with capsicum, buttered green beans, roasted potatoes, and black pepper sour cream are some of the menu items which feature on Qantas’ Melbourne-Jakarta flights.

The Victorian Government and Melbourne Airport have expressed their support for the launch of this new route, with Melbourne Airport CEO Lyell Strambi commenting, “This new route further cements Melbourne Airport’s position as the premier gateway for travellers to Indonesia and beyond.”

In conclusion, the new direct flights between Melbourne and Jakarta offer customers more options and greater convenience while supporting the growing business and government links between Australia and Indonesia. With Qantas’ investment in new menus and larger meals across all cabins, passengers can also look forward to a more enjoyable in-flight experience.