Starting 22 June, Virgin will operate three flights a week right through to January 2027. These services will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, with afternoon departures from Canberra. The return flight will be an overnight flight arriving in Canberra at around 6am.
Virgin Australia will operate its workhorse Boeing 737-800 aircraft on the route. These will come with the three seating options that the aircraft provides – Business, Economy and Economy X.
According to Virgin Australia Chief Executive Officer, Dave Emerson
This is the first time in the history of the company that we will operate internationally from the capital, marking an important milestone in our broader network expansion story.
Virgin Australia will be the only Australia-based airline operating internationally out of Canberra, and the only carrier on this new route.
As we continue to grow our network, we’re focused on offering greater choice and seamless connectivity for our guests.
Schedule
Doing a few searches, the timetable looks as follows:
| Flight | Days | Depart | Arrives | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA127 | Monday, Wednesday, Saturday | Canberra 3:20pm | Denpasar 8:05pm | 6h 45m |
| VA128 | Monday, Wednesday, Saturday | Denpasar 9:45pm | Canberra 5:35am (+1 day) | 5h 50m |
On Sale Now
Flights between Canberra and Bali have gone on sale, with Virgin advertising return fares from:
- $399 in Economy Lite
- $499 in Economy Choice
- $1,449. in Business
Head over to the Virgin Australia website to book!
Final Words
Virgin Australia expanding its international network is great to see—especially since this will be its first-ever overseas flight out of the nation’s capital. The only real drawback is the aircraft they are using – six hours in a 737. But that’s what they use for their short-haul international flights.
Still, the initial pricing looks quite decent, and it gives Canberrans a faster way to Bali.
