QantasLink has announced the launch of two new domestic routes from Perth, introducing direct services to Newcastle and reinstating flights to Hobart.
QantasLink has announced the launch of two new domestic routes from Perth, introducing direct services to Newcastle and reinstating flights to Hobart.
The new services are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2025, enhancing air connectivity for Western Australia and supporting the state's critical resource and tourism sectors.
The Perth to Newcastle route will be commencing on September 8, with QantasLink operating three weekly non-stop flights on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays.
The service will provide over 45,000 seats annually and will be the only direct air link between the two cities. This route is expected to offer increased convenience for FIFO workers and other travellers linked to the mining and resources industries.
Meanwhile, the Perth to Hobart flight restart on September 26. It will operate three times per week on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays (excluding May, June, and August).
The route will offer approximately 32,000 seats each year and marks the return of a direct connection that was last available in 2023.
Both new routes will be operated using QantasLink’s Airbus A319 aircraft, configured with 150 economy seats.
These aircraft, which are primarily deployed on intra-WA routes serving the resources sector, will feature Qantas' Q Streaming in-flight entertainment system.
The development of these routes involved collaboration with several stakeholders, including Perth Airport, Newcastle Airport, Hobart Airport, Destination NSW, Tourism Tasmania, and Tourism WA.
The move also ties into broader efforts to boost domestic tourism and strengthen economic links between Western Australia, New South Wales, and Tasmania.
“We’re proud to continue supporting Western Australia’s resource and tourism sectors. Our newest routes connect Perth with Hobart and Newcastle, offering improved travel options for both business and leisure travellers," QantasLink chief executive Rachel Yangoyan said.
Perth Airport chief commercial and aviation officer Kate Holsgrove said the introduction of new domestic services demonstrated Qantas Group’s ongoing commitment to Western Australia.
"These routes strengthen Perth Airport’s role as Australia’s western gateway and will contribute to tourism growth and economic development," she said.
