AirAsia is returning to the Northern Territory for the first time since 2018 and is offering cheap flights between Top End and Bali starting from March.
“Bali is now our largest hub in terms of flight capacity, driven by strong demand,” AirAsia chief executive, Veranita Yosephine, said. “These direct flights will cater to the enduring popularity of Bali as a destination for Australians and offer great low-fare connections to over 130 destinations across AirAsia Group network.
“At the same time, millions of guests from across Asia will be welcomed to the Northern Territory. We thank Airport Development Group and the Northern Territory Government for their support in making these services a reality.”
This return to Darwin also means Territory passengers will be able to connect via Bali to destinations like Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hong Kong, and Komodo Island from as low as under $300.
“AirAsia’s strong reputation as a leading global great value carrier will instill confidence in both leisure and business travellers,” NT minister for trade, business, and Asian relations, Roby Cahill, said. “The Northern Territory Government’s reinstatement of the Office of Asian Relations underscores our commitment to enhancing access to northern markets for trade, investment, study, and skilled migration.
“This new connection will bring benefits across these areas while also boosting leisure tourism.”
The first flights from Darwin to Bali will be on 22 March, with flights resuming at a frequency of three per week and are expected to bring more than 1,000 visitor seats into Darwin International Airport weekly.
