Qantas to Launch Seasonal Flights Between Adelaide and Albury

(20 April 2022, 11:22 +07)  Qantas has unveiled plans to launch seasonal flights between Adelaide (ADL) and Albury (ABX) in July.

The airline will operate the twice weekly service from 8 July to 25 September 2022, with 50-seat Q300 aircraft.

The new service will be the only direct connection between South Australia and Albury, saving travellers more than three hours on a return flight compared to alternative flight options via Sydney or Melbourne.

For South Australians, the new route opens up a gateway to their closest snowfields, Falls Creek and Hotham in Victoria, for the ski season.

Qantas Q300

The new route will mean that Albury has direct connections to four capital cities with Qantas for the first time – Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Qantas will also increase return services between Albury and Brisbane from 7 to 10 each week, in response to strong demand on the route since Queensland’s border reopened late last year.

“A new capital city route is fantastic news for Albury which is quickly becoming one of our most connected regional centres,” said QantasLink CEO, John Gissing. “The direct flights to Adelaide and increased Brisbane services will create stronger connections for business travellers and also make it easier for interstate visitors to experience all that the Albury-Wodonga region has to offer. This seasonal service will open up a new gateway to some of Victoria’s premier snow resorts, Hotham and Falls Creek, making them more accessible than ever for South Australians looking for a ski holiday.”

Passengers on the flights will be able to enjoy Qantas’ premium service, including complimentary food and drinks, baggage and lounge access in Adelaide before they fly out. Ski and snowboard equipment can be included within the checked baggage allowance.