Jetstar starting direct flights from March 2021 between Melbourne and Hamilton Island

The low-cost Australian airline Jetstar has confirmed it will be starting direct flights between Melbourne and Hamilton Island on 29th March.  The Qantas Group airline will be linking Melbournians with the most popular Whitsundays island and gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.

Operated by an A320 aircraft, the four-weekly direct flights will add around 1500 weekly seats between the two destinations.

The airline expects strong demand from Melbournians wanting to explore a leisure destination renowned for its natural beauty, proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and some of the most stunning beaches in Queensland.

Currently, Jetstar operates to Hamilton Island from Sydney. The airline has flown to the island since its first year of operations in 2004, and over 3.4 million customers through Hamilton Island airport

Jetstar’s Melbourne-Hamilton Island planned schedule from 29 March 2021

Flight #	Days	From	To	Depart	Arrive	Flight duration
JQ854	Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday	Melbourne (Tullamarine)	Hamilton Island	08:50	10:45	02h55m
JQ853		Hamilton Island	Melbourne (Tullamarine)	11:20	1510	02h55m

 

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