Virgin Australia launches brand new route out of Canberra

Virgin Australia is set to kick off its first international route from Canberra, with the inaugural direct flight to Bali taking off later today.

The new route will run three return flights each week between Canberra (CBR/YSCB) and Denpasar (DSP/WADD), adding over 40,000 seats a year and giving Canberrans a direct link to one of Australia’s favorite overseas holiday spots.

The service is set to benefit travelers from nearby regional areas like Batemans Bay, Bega, Cooma, Jindabyne, and Merimbula, giving them the option to fly internationally through Canberra instead of making the trip to Sydney or Brisbane.

Virgin Australia Chief Marketing and Customer Operations Officer Libby Minogue said the launch marked an important milestone for the airline. “Today marks a significant milestone for Virgin Australia as we operate our first-ever international flight from Canberra, connecting the nation’s capital directly with one of Australia’s most popular overseas destinations,” Ms. Minogue said.

The route boosts Virgin Australia’s Bali network, which already offers direct flights from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast.

The flight details are:

• VA 127 Canberra to Bali - Departure: 4:10 PM (Canberra local time) Arrival: 8:55 PM (Denpasar local time) Flight duration: Approximately 6 hours 45 minutes.

• VA 128 Bali to Canberra - Departure: 9:45 PM (Denpasar local time) Arrival: 5:35 AM (next day, Canberra local time) Flight duration: 5 hours 50 minutes

The aircraft expected to perform the inaugural flight today is VH-8IK (MSN 65116)