New Direct Flights from Perth Unlock Easier Travel to Tasmania and NSW

By Ivan PetrenkoMay 29, 2025 23:28 PMNews
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QantasLink launches nonstop Perth–Hobart flights. Source: unsplash

QantasLink will soon offer direct flights from Perth to both Newcastle and Hobart, opening up fresh connections for Western Australia. Starting September 2025, travellers can expect three weekly services on both routes, boosting capacity by over 77,000 seats a year. The Perth–Newcastle route will be the only non-stop service between the two cities, while the Perth–Hobart connection returns after being suspended in 2023.

The new flights will use Airbus A319 planes, each equipped with 150 economy seats. These aircraft are mainly operated within Western Australia, supporting regional travel. With this network growth, they will now cover longer domestic routes, enhancing direct connections. This shift marks the first time these jets will regularly operate on cross-country services. Tickets can now be bought directly, giving travelers a smoother option that skips layovers in Sydney or Melbourne.

These direct services will not only boost inbound visitors to WA but offer more opportunities for those working in the resource sectors across the country with improved options for their travel.
Rachel Yangoyan, CEO QantasLink

Direct flights to Hobart give travellers from Western Australia the opportunity to explore Tasmania’s cultural and natural highlights. MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) stands out with its bold modern exhibitions in a unique riverside setting. Salamanca Market, held each Saturday, is a bustling hub of local crafts and produce. A short journey inland leads to the Hunter Valley, where acclaimed wineries such as Tyrrell’s Wines provide a blend of fine wine and tranquil rural charm.

Once a strategic military post, Fort Scratchley now welcomes visitors for tunnel tours and a lookout over the city’s busy harbour. Fort Scratchley’s underground tunnels are open again, giving locals and tourists a chance to discover a piece of Newcastle’s past with stunning harbour views to match. A short journey inland leads to the Hunter Valley, where acclaimed wineries such as Tyrrell’s Wines provide a blend of fine wine and tranquil rural charm.

Vineyards and rolling hills in Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Easier Perth access boosts Hunter tourism. Source: unsplash

These new routes provide travellers with quicker access to destinations that were previously harder to reach without connecting flights. More direct routes leave visitors with more time to discover what’s around them. The simplified connections offer more flexibility and help save time for travellers. It’s part of a broader trend toward simplifying travel, with routes designed to suit both holidaymakers and everyday passengers across the country.

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