After 5 years of absence, Qantas has introduced the return of worldwide flights from the Gold Coast, with direct flights to Auckland set for take-off in June subsequent yr.
The brand new route will add greater than 52,000 seats yearly throughout the Tasman and boosting tourism in each instructions.
Ranging from 16 June 2026, Qantas will function three flights per week year-round from the Gold Coast to Auckland.
Qantas would be the solely airline providing Enterprise class between the 2 cities.
Qantas Worldwide CEO Cam Wallace stated the announcement marked a “large milestone” for the Gold Coast.
“There’s been actual demand for a premium choice to Auckland and we’re the one airline providing enterprise class on this route,’’ Mr Wallace stated.
Expertise Gold Coast CEO John Warn stated the return of Qantas worldwide flights from the Gold Coast was welcome information for the town and the tourism business.
“The announcement by Australia’s lengthy working and iconic airline is testomony to the robust aviation attraction collaboration between the airport and Expertise Gold Coast and the continued development in worldwide visitation to the town, and specifically the power of the New Zealand market,’’ Mr Warn stated.
“217,000 Kiwis selected to go to the Gold Coast within the yr ending June 2025 and the brand new Qantas service between the Gold Coast and Auckland will make it even simpler to cross the ditch and expertise one of the best of our vacation spot.”
Queensland Airports Restricted CEO Amelia Evans stated she couldn’t wait to see the planes flying internationally from the Gold Coast once more.
“This enlargement displays the power of our partnership and our shared dedication to connecting travellers with the world, additional cementing our place as Australia’s most linked airport to New Zealand,’’ she stated.
“Auckland is already our hottest worldwide route, with greater than 320,000 passengers travelling between the 2 locations yearly – this new service will add an extra 54,000 seats.
“Greater than 65 per cent of passengers travelling on flights from New Zealand into the Gold Coast are guests, and it will present much more choices, notably for enterprise and premium travellers.”
The brand new route will fly year-round on a Boeing 737 plane 3 times per week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The inaugural flight will take off on Tuesday 16 June 2026, with economic system one-way fares ranging from $364
