A new international connection will soon take flightat Gold Coast Airport, with Virgin Australia’s inaugural Gold Coast to Bali service departing this evening.

To celebrate the launch of the new route, passengers onboard the first flight were treated to a pre-flight ‘stretch and sip’ playfully combining two things Bali are famous for – Bintang and yoga.

In further celebration, the airline has also dropped fares from as low as $419 return available until midnight 3 April 2023, unlesssold out prior.

Queensland Airports Limited Chief Commercial Officer Adam Rowe said the direct link will make it much easier for locals wanting toholiday in Bali.

"This new connection makes Bali holidays quicker and easier for Gold Coast and Northern NSW locals, removing the need for connecting flights, or long and unpredictable trips up the motorway,” Mr Rowe said.

“We expect the service will be particularly popular for those planning surfing or wellness retreats,” he said.

The new route will operate daily during peak periods, providing up to 2,200 seats between the Gold Coast and Bali each week, connecting the two cities directly for the first time.

“This is another significant step in our airport’s recovery, with our international connections now one step closer to pre-covidl evels, and more new services on the horizon,” Mr Rowe said.

The route, which went on sale in September last year has seen strong uptake from Gold Coast locals particularly through the school holiday periods.

Virgin Australia Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Alistair Hartley said the new services will provide guests with greater convenience, choice and value fortheir next Bali holiday, a destination many Australians love.  

“Until now, services between Gold Coast and Bali have never been operated by any commercial airline, making this another milestone for Virgin Australia and our guests,” he said.

“Virgin Australia is committed to providing the best value airfares to Bali, and that’s evident with our GoldCoast-Bali sale which is offering fares from as low as $419* return, which we expect will be extremely popular.

Mr Hartley said Bali services were in high demand across the Virgin Australia network.

“It is clear Australians want to get out and travel and have a wonderful experience along the way. The expansion of the Virgin Australia network to include direct flights between the Gold Coast and Bali reflects this.”

The new route is also the first new international connection to be launched since the opening of Gold Coast Airport’s new Terminal Expansion.

“Passengers will start their holiday overlooking theGold Coast hinterland in our beautiful new departure lounge and end their getaway with a warm welcome home and some shopping in our luxurious Duty-Freestore,” Chief Commercial Officer Adam Rowe said.

 To book visit www.virginaustralia.com.

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