Jetstar Australia announced that from April 2024 it will start a direct service between Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Osaka’s Kansai International Airport (KIX).
This will be the first time in 15 years that the low-cost carrier has flown the direct route.
Using its fleet of Boeing B787 Dreamliners, Jetstar will operate on the following schedule:
From April 1-7, 2024:
- JQ13 Depart Sydney 11:20 local time Arrive Osaka 19:00 local time
(Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- JQ14 Depart Osaka 21:00 local time Arrive Sydney 08:35 local time the following day (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays)
From April 8 to October 5, 2024:
- JQ13 Depart Sydney 10:30 local time Arrive Osaka 19:00 local time.
(Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- JQ14 Depart Osaka 21:00 local time Arrive Sydney 07:35 local time the following day (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays)
Jetstar also announced it will start four weekly return flights between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Osaka, starting February 2, 2024.
“This is the eighth international service we’ve launched or announced in the past year and our third new service between Australia and Japan. Known as the food capital of Japan, Osaka’s also famous for its nightlife, architecture and history, and is fast becoming a must-see destination for Aussie travelers,” Jetstar Group CEO, Stephanie Tully said in a press statement.
Tully added: “And in return, the launch of this new service means Jetstar will be the only airline to fly from Osaka to Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns – the three most popular cities for Japanese tourists.”
Tully also said that the arrival of more Airbus A321neo LRs has meant the low-cost carrier has been able to redeploy its Boeing 787s and further grow its international network.