Budget airline to start offering direct flights to Bali from one Aussie capital
Travellers heading to Bali from one Australian capital city will be able to snag cheaper direct flights soon, with a new low-cost carrier taking up the route.
Indonesia AirAsia will be flying direct between Adelaide and Denpasar four times a week from June 25 this year, with budget flights on sale from now for $199.
The new route will open up the popular tourist destination to more than 74,000 South Australian visitors each year, according to officials at Adelaide Airport.
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Indonesia AirAsia will be flying direct between Adelaide and Denpasar from June 2025. AirAsia
The new routes on a 180-seat A320-200 will include 11.30pm departures on Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with return flights leaving Bali at 7.50am local time on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
"We are thrilled to touch down in Adelaide and South Australia soon for the very first time," said Indonesia AirAsia chief executive Veranita Yosephine.
"Australia is one of our most important growth markets with the recent addition of Cairns and Darwin to our network as well as Perth."
Currently, Jestar is the only airline in Australia to offer direct routes between Adelaide and Bali.
Virgin Australia scrapped its direct service between South Australia and the tourist hotspot in May last year.
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The new route will provide a second option for travellers heading to Bali from Adelaide Airport (pictured). Adelaide Airport
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"Bali is the most popular destination for South Australian travellers, and there is significant pent-up demand for flights at affordable prices," said Adelaide Airport managing director Brenton Cox.
"We're excited that Indonesia AirAsia has recognised this opportunity and added Adelaide services to its growing network."
Flights departing from June 2025 are now on sale starting from $199.
Jestar flights around the same time are advertised online from between $279 and $608.
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