Brisbane has been announced as one of the first domestic routes from Australia’s newest airport, with flights between Brisbane and Western Sydney set to take off when the airport begins operations later this year.
Jetstar will start flying from Western Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport three times a week from 26 October, providing western Sydney residents with another gateway into Queensland. All flights will be operated by Airbus A320 aircraft.
Qantas will also launch its first domestic flights from Western Sydney Airport from 28 March 2027, with four flights per week to Brisbane on a QantasLink Embraer E190.
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport opens on Sunday 25 October 2026.
The estimated population of Greater Western Sydney is approximately 2.85 million people and is expected to grow to 3 million into the 2030s.
Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff said the first flights from Western Sydney into Brisbane reinforced the strength and appeal of Brisbane’s market.
“Western Sydney is home to millions of Australians and we’re proud to be among the first destinations connected to Australia’s newest major airport.
“These flights will connect one of Australia’s fastest growing regions directly with Brisbane, creating new opportunities for tourism, business and investment. People from Sydney and beyond will have more choice and flexibility to enjoy all that Queensland has to offer.”
Qantas Group Chief Executive Officer Vanessa Hudson welcomed the announcement.
“This is a major milestone for Australian aviation and one that has been years in the making. We’re incredibly proud that Jetstar will be the first Australian airline to begin operations at Western Sydney International Airport and Qantas will follow early next year.
“We’re excited by the potential of Western Sydney International Airport to spur local tourism and make aviation more accessible for millions of people in Western Sydney, who currently have to travel to Kingsford Smith to catch a flight.
“Jetstar has an incredible history of growing new markets and being the first airline to launch will give one of the country’s fastest growing regions better access to low fares to some of our most popular destinations.”
Brisbane Airport is Australia’s most connected domestic airport, now flying to 63 destinations, and 35 non-stop overseas destinations. Brisbane Airport is currently investing $5 billion over the next five years to transform Queensland’s premier gateway.
