Direct flights link Adelaide to islands getaway
Jetstar has announced Adelaide’s first direct flight to one of Australia’s top tourism destinations.
The airline launched a new route between Adelaide Airport and the Whitsunday Coast Airport this morning, the first time there has been a direct service between the two.
Jetstar said the service would offer 58,000 seats annually, with flights departing both sites every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Jetstar said the first flight would take off this Sunday, with initial fares available at a reduced rate starting at $119.
“Our crew is looking forward to welcoming customers on board these new services which opens another direct link between South Australia and Queensland, supporting tourism in both states,” spokesperson Jenn Armor said.
In the year ending June 2023, the Whitsundays saw 765,000 domestic visitors spending 4.2 million nights.
Prior to the new route, the two flights needed to get from Adelaide to Proserpine could cost over $2000.
Whitsunday Regional Council mayor Ry Collins said the service would make it “easier than ever for people from across Australia to discover the Whitsundays”.
“New routes like Adelaide are not just about adding more flights to our schedule, they represent a tremendous opportunity to open the Whitsunday region to a whole new market of visitors,” Collins said.
“By increasing our accessibility, we’re broadening our appeal to a wider audience. Whether they’re coming here for the first time or returning to explore even more, these visitors are vital to the continued growth and sustainability of our Whitsunday tourism industry.”
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Adelaide Airport’s managing director Brenton Cox welcomed the announcement.
“This is great news for South Australians wanting to head to the azure waters of the Whitsundays, but equally we expect Queenslanders will be heading south to sample our State’s amazing food, wine and unique outback and wildlife experiences,” Cox said.
“With a flight time of less than three hours, you could be sipping a Barossa red over lunch and taking a sunset swim in the Coral Sea in the evening.”
