Virgin Australia is to launch international flights from the capital, Canberra, to the Indonesian holiday island of Bali.
Virgin will be the only Australian airline operating internationally out of Canberra, and the only carrier on this new route, it said in a media release.
"Virgin Australia will launch its first-ever international route out of Canberra, with direct flights to Bali commencing from June 22, 2026," the airline said.
Flights are now on sale with return fares starting from $399 in economy lite.
The new route will see three return flights per week from April to January, with the potential to increase frequency during peak travel periods.Services will depart Canberra in the afternoon and return overnight from Bali.
Virgin already operates direct services between Bali and Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Boeing 737-800 aircraft will service the route, with seating options including business, economy X and economy.
Boeing 737-800 aircraft will service the route, with seating options including business, economy X and economy.
Virgin Australia CEO Dave Emerson said the new service is a significant win for the Australian Capital Territory.
“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,” he said.
“Virgin Australia will be the only Australia-based airline operating internationally out of Canberra, and the only carrier on this new route.
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