In partnership with Newcastle Airport and Cairns Airport, this seasonal route originally took off in June 2021 and will relaunch following strong demand. Jetstar’s Chief Customer Officer, Alan McIntyre, said Jetstar will be the only airline offering direct flights between the two destinations. "We saw strong demand in both directions when the route was first launched in 2021 and we expect it will be more popular than ever this year. - We extend our thanks to Cairns and Newcastle airports for their continued support of these flights."
Jetstar schedule:
Flight# | Depart | Arrive | Day | Flight Time |
JQ894 | Cairns 12:15 | Newcastle 14:55 | Monday Thursday Saturday | 02h45m |
JQ895 | Newcastle 15:35 | Cairns 18:25 |
Cairns Airport CEO, Richard Barker, said: "The climate in Far North Queensland is particularly ideal during the winter period. These flights mean it has never been easier for southern residents to relax and reset with a tropical getaway. This service also gives FNQ locals a seamless connection to the NSW Hunter Valley and its highly popular premier wine regions."
Newcastle Airport CEO, Dr Peter Cock, also welcomed the announcement. "We are thrilled to once again partner with Jetstar and Cairns Airport for a third season of this incredibly popular direct service. People of our region love Tropical North Queensland and Cairns has proven to be one of our most in-demand destinations over the past two years."
Newcastle is a vibrant and interesting destination, around two hours drive north of Sydney and probably the leading city in the Hunter region. Apparently, it was once known as the 'steel city' to Australians because of the former BHP steelworks, however, Newcastle has metamorphosed into a buzzing beachside bohemian city with a delightful food and down-low entertainment scene.
It has been said by many that Newcastle is the place to go for the creative types because of the number of events and festivals happening around the city. These include the well-respected Newcastle Jazz Festival, This Is Not Art Festival, Electrofringe and the National Young Writers’ Festival. There is a good art and music scene here which makes this such an interesting destination and get-away from the city spot.
There are three distinctly different beaches in Newcastle, which adds to its family freidnly credentials. Nobbys in the north is linked to Merewether in the south by Bathers Way, which is a beautiful three-hour coastal walk, which is just begging to be done, you'll be glad you did and regretful if you don't!
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