Virgin Australia’s One-Night Flight Offers New Way to Experience Melbourne’s Nightlife

By Ivan PetrenkoJul 16, 2025 16:34 PMNews
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Virgin launches night flights to Melbourne for nightlife enthusiasts. Source: unsplash

Virgin Australia in collaboration with Visit Victoria has announced a one night only travel experience connecting Sydney and Melbourne. Scheduled for Thursday 7 August, the initiative titled Last Flight Club transforms the final Virgin Australia flight of the day into a compact cultural outing. Travellers will depart Sydney in the evening, take part in a curated night of Melbourne-based activities, and return early the next morning without the need for hotel accommodation.

Upon arrival in Melbourne, participants will experience a curated evening that includes:

  • A private DJ performance at the Virgin Australia Lounge
  • Guided access to key late-night venues in the city
  • Opportunities to enjoy live music
  • Access to a variety of dining options
  • Attendance at sporting events
A group of people, including Virgin Australia crew, walking with luggage outside Flinders Street Station at night
Travellers land ready to explore Melbourne after Virgin’s unique nightlife flight. Source: Virgin Australia

From a travel perspective, the initiative offers a new model for short format domestic experiences. Particularly relevant for those with limited time or fixed work schedules, the format allows visitors to engage with a city’s cultural identity in a single evening. This format could be particularly beneficial for international tourists mapping out multi-city trips across Australia or business travellers looking to combine work with leisure during their journeys.

Melbourne’s selection as the destination reflects its position as a leading Australian city for after dark activity. National survey data shows that 39 percent of Australians identify Melbourne as the country’s top destination for late-night experiences, a figure that rises among higher income groups. The city’s concentration of late-opening venues, galleries, and sporting facilities makes it a practical setting for testing new approaches to short term cultural travel.

Last Flight Club is about showing what’s possible when you turn a regular flight into something extraordinary. With Virgin Australia, it’s not just about the destination – it’s about how we help travellers create memorable moments along the way.
Virgin Australia Chief Marketing Officer, Libby Minogue

While Last Flight Club is currently a single event, the design of the experience indicates possibilities for broader use. As airlines and tourism organizations seek innovative ways to attract contemporary travellers, time-saving, experience-focused formats may become alternatives to conventional overnight stays. If the approach resonates with travellers, other cities might adopt similar programs designed for those who prioritize convenience, culture, and efficient use of their travel time.

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