Qantas Plans Direct Melbourne To Jakarta Service

Qantas has decided it’s well overdue for some good publicity this week, with the decision to schedule non-stop flights between Melbourne and Jakarta just after the Easter break.

The flying kangaroo plans to run three weekly return flights between Melbourne and the Indonesian capital from 16 April 2023. Although still subject to regulatory approval, widebody Airbus A330 jets have been selected for the journey.

Qantas Domestic and International CEO Andrew David said the airline was excited to be expanding its international network from Melbourne.

“We expect these flights to be popular with Victoria’s large Indonesian expat community wanting to visit family and friends back home as well as offering a new gateway for travellers looking to explore the region,” Mr David said.

“As one of Australia’s closest neighbours, these new flights will also help support the growing trade and investment links between our two countries,” he added.

The new route adds to Qantas’ existing daily operation between Sydney and Jakarta, as well as flights to the popular tourist region of Denpasar (Bali) from both Sydney and Melbourne. Indonesia’s flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, also services Sydney and Melbourne from Jakarta and Denpasar.

Qantas’ Melbourne To Jakarta Flight Schedule

Considering the journey to Jakarta with Qantas? You’ll find it flying every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday from 16 April 2023, as below;

• QF39, MEL-CGK, 3:10pm to 7:15 pm, 7hr 5min
• QF40, CGK-MEL, 9:00pm to 6:40am(+1), 6hr 40min

As mentioned, these flights are set to be operated by Airbus A330 aircraft, which feature lie-flat Business and Economy in a 2-4-2 layout, a preferred configuration when travelling as a pair.

Booking Melbourne To Jakarta With Points

Unlike previous international route launches, Qantas isn’t offering any ‘Points Planes’ for their new Jakarta service. Although, Classic Flight Reward seats are still available as normal. The good news is that some dates are already showing award space in Business, while Economy is typically easy to book using Qantas Points no matter the route.

• Tip: Get 70,000 Bonus Qantas Points & A reduced annual fee with the Westpac Altitude Qantas Platinum Mastercard

Set aside just 20,300 Qantas Points plus $125 per person, for a one-way Economy flight from Melbourne to Jakarta. If you’re the type of person that likes to sit in front of the wing, Business Class can be redeemed for 57,000 Qantas Points plus $195. For the flight home, you’ll be looking at the same points cost, but fewer taxes.