Qantas and Jetstar Indonesia flights: proposed routes

Qantas and Jetstar want to add three nonstop routes between Australia and Indonesia: Perth to Jakarta, Western Sydney to Bali, and Brisbane to Bali. Qantas also wants to increase Melbourne to Jakarta flights, first to four a week and later to daily.

These are plans, not operating routes. The International Air Services Commission case was still marked ongoing when this guide was checked on October 4, 2026. Qantas is asking for 4,539 seats a week in each direction, and every timetable in its filing is subject to approval and change.

*Original AI-generated editorial image created for OpenSim. It is a conceptual Australia-to-Indonesia planning scene, not a photograph of a Qantas or Jetstar service, aircraft or airport.*

The practical answer: Perth-Jakarta is proposed first, from December 14, 2026. Jetstar's Western Sydney-Bali flight is proposed from March 15, 2027, followed by Qantas Brisbane-Bali from August 1, 2027. Melbourne-Jakarta would rise to four weekly flights from March 28, then daily from October 31, 2027. Do not arrange a separate connection or non-refundable transfer until the exact flight appears for sale and the itinerary confirms the date, airport, aircraft and operating airline.

The four changes in Qantas's Indonesia application

The three-page Qantas filing includes the proposed local-time schedules below. Day numbers in the filing use 1 for Monday through 7 for Sunday.

The overnight returns matter. QF40 and QF286 are shown arriving in Australia the morning after departure. Put the next-day arrival date on accommodation, pickup and onward-travel plans.

The filing also says the requested capacity would be fully used by November 1, 2027 and allocated for five years from the Commission's determination. That is a regulatory request, not a five-year promise that every listed flight will keep the same timetable or aircraft.

What is confirmed and what is still pending

The proposal is specific enough to plan around, but not firm enough to treat as an operating schedule. The regulator has published the application and invited other capacity applications by October 19, 2026. It has not yet published a final determination on this case.

Qantas's current international route list shows its existing Indonesia links from Sydney and Melbourne. It did not list Perth-Jakarta or Brisbane-Bali on the page reviewed for this guide. That difference is useful: the filing describes what Qantas wants to operate, while the live network page describes the current network.

Before paying, look for all of these in the booking flow:

• the exact route and travel date;
• QF211, QF212, JQ45, JQ46, QF39, QF40, QF285 or QF286;
• the airport codes PER, CGK, WSI, DPS, MEL or BNE;
• the operating carrier, not only the marketing flight number;
• fare rules, baggage and change terms;
• any overnight date change.

If the flight is absent, that does not prove it has been cancelled. Sales may not have opened. It does mean there is no bookable itinerary to rely on yet.

Perth-Jakarta and Melbourne-Jakarta are different trip choices

Perth-Jakarta would give Western Australia a proposed daily nonstop to Indonesia's capital. Melbourne-Jakarta already appears in Qantas's current network and is the route receiving the staged frequency change.

The filed Melbourne plan has two phases. From March 28, 2027, QF39 and QF40 would operate four times a week on an A330-200. From October 31, they would become daily and switch to an A321XLR. A daily flight is easier to recover around than a four-weekly flight, but the smaller aircraft can also mean a different cabin and seat map.

Do not buy based on the aircraft name alone. Equipment substitutions happen, and the seat map attached to the live booking is the useful check if a lie-flat seat, aisle access or a particular row matters.

Western Sydney-Bali needs an airport-code check

Jetstar's proposed Bali route uses WSI, Western Sydney International, not Sydney Kingsford Smith's SYD. A search result or itinerary that says “Sydney” can hide an expensive airport mistake if you only look at the city name.

Check WSI on the outbound and inbound sectors before arranging parking, a hotel, a domestic connection or a pickup. The filed return, JQ46, reaches Western Sydney at 23:05. Ground transport that looks simple during the day may be different late at night, so use the airport's current transport information once the route becomes bookable.

The proposal names an Airbus A321LR with 232 seats. That does not guarantee a specific seat, onboard power option or cabin layout on the day.

Jetstar baggage will depend on the fare and travel date

Jetstar's current Starter fare guide says checked baggage is not included in a Starter fare bought directly from Jetstar. It can be added, usually more cheaply before reaching the airport.

There is another date-sensitive detail. For Jetstar Airways flights departing on or after February 2, 2027, the current guide says a Starter fare includes one underseat bag with maximum dimensions of 40 x 30 x 20 cm. The proposed JQ45 and JQ46 start after that date. Jetstar also tells people who booked before August 5, 2026 to check Manage booking for their allowance.

Treat the booking confirmation as final. A Qantas-issued Jetstar flight, a Classic Reward, a bundle and a direct Jetstar Starter booking can have different inclusions. If a bag is needed, compare the total trip price after adding it rather than comparing base fares alone.

Qantas check-in and baggage checks

Qantas's current international check-in guide says international counters generally open three hours before departure and QF1 to QF399 check-in closes 60 minutes before departure. Those are current standard rules, not a promise that every future airport will use the same arrangement.

The airline's checked-baggage page says the allowance can differ on partner-operated flights and multi-stop journeys. Read the allowance on the ticket and use Manage booking. If the itinerary mixes Qantas and Jetstar, identify who operates each sector instead of assuming one rule covers the whole trip.

For a separate-ticket connection, leave room for a delay, immigration when required, baggage collection, an airport or terminal transfer and a new check-in. A second airline may treat a missed departure as a no-show even when the first flight was late.

Indonesia entry checks are separate from the ticket

Entry rules depend on nationality, trip purpose and stay length. Australia's Smartraveller Indonesia advice tells travelers to check current visa and entry conditions before departure because they can change at short notice.

The official Ngurah Rai immigration page lists Australia among the nationalities eligible for a Visa on Arrival and states a current fee of IDR 500,000 for a 30-day stay, extendable once. That is a current rule, not a guarantee for a 2027 trip. Recheck the Indonesian immigration site close to travel and make sure the passport, purpose and entry point fit the chosen visa.

Keep the return or onward booking and accommodation address accessible without mobile data. An airline accepting a reservation does not confirm that a passenger meets Indonesia's entry conditions.

Bali's levy is not an Indonesia visa

Foreign tourists entering Bali also need to consider the provincial visitor levy. The official Love Bali FAQ states that it is IDR 150,000 per person and is separate from an e-VOA or Visa on Arrival. It can be paid through the provincial system before arrival or at designated points.

That distinction answers a common source of confusion: paying the Bali levy does not grant entry to Indonesia, and paying for an Indonesian visa does not settle the Bali levy. Use the official government sites for both and save the receipts or QR codes offline.

The Perth-Jakarta and Melbourne-Jakarta routes do not land in Bali. A traveler continuing to Bali within Indonesia should check how the levy applies to that itinerary rather than assuming the Jakarta arrival removes it.

Mobile data for Australia and Indonesia

An OpenSim Australia eSIM can cover supported mobile networks before departure or after the return. An OpenSim Indonesia eSIM is the country-specific choice for maps, messages, entry documents and ride planning after arrival.

For a trip that needs data in both countries, compare the OpenSim Asia-20 eSIM. Its live coverage list included Australia and Indonesia when checked for this guide. Read the current product card before buying for the included countries, data allowance, validity, speed behavior, hotspot terms and top-up eligibility. Not every plan is reloadable.

Install the selected eSIM while reliable Wi-Fi is available, then follow that package's activation instructions. An eSIM supplies mobile data on supported ground networks. It does not provide inflight Wi-Fi, confirm entry eligibility, protect a separate flight or extend an app's local service area.

Ten questions about the proposed Indonesia flights

Are these Qantas and Jetstar Indonesia flights approved?

Not yet. The IASC case was ongoing on October 4, 2026, and Qantas's proposed schedules are subject to the necessary approvals and change.

When would Perth-Jakarta flights start?

QF211 and QF212 are proposed to operate daily from December 14, 2026. Wait for the route to appear in the live booking system before relying on it.

Is Western Sydney-Bali the same as Sydney-Bali?

No. The proposed Jetstar route uses WSI, Western Sydney International. Existing Sydney services may use SYD, so check the airport code on every sector.

When would Jetstar fly from Western Sydney to Bali?

The filing proposes daily JQ45 and JQ46 flights from March 15, 2027. The outbound is filed for 09:00 and the return reaches WSI at 23:05 local time.

When would Brisbane-Bali flights start?

Qantas proposes daily QF285 and QF286 from August 1, 2027. QF286 is an overnight flight scheduled to arrive in Brisbane the next morning.

Will Melbourne-Jakarta become daily?

That is the plan. The filing first proposes four flights a week from March 28, 2027, then daily flights from October 31, 2027. Approval and schedule changes are still possible.

Does a Jetstar Starter fare include checked baggage?

The current direct-booking guide says no. Checked baggage can be purchased, while bundles and Qantas-issued Jetstar tickets may have different inclusions. Read the specific booking.

Which aircraft are proposed?

The filing names Qantas 737-800s for Perth-Jakarta and Brisbane-Bali, a Jetstar A321LR for Western Sydney-Bali, and an A330-200 followed by an A321XLR for Melbourne-Jakarta. Aircraft can change.

Do Australian passport holders need an Indonesia visa?

The official immigration page currently lists Australia for Visa on Arrival. Rules can change before these 2027 services, so check the latest Indonesian government guidance for the passport and purpose of travel.

Is the Bali tourist levy included in the visa?

No. Love Bali says its IDR 150,000 foreign-tourist levy is separate from Indonesia's visa process. Use the official provincial and immigration sites rather than a third-party bundle.

Before you plan around one of these routes

• Check whether the IASC has issued a determination.
• Find the exact flight in the airline's current booking system.
• Confirm WSI versus SYD and CGK versus DPS.
• Note any next-day arrival.
• Read the operating carrier, fare and baggage allowance.
• Check the live seat map if the cabin matters.
• Keep separate-ticket connections generous.
• Recheck Indonesia entry rules for the traveler's passport.
• Treat Bali's visitor levy and Indonesia's visa as separate checks.
• Save the itinerary and essential documents offline.

How this proposal will be monitored

The IASC case page and Qantas filing support the proposed routes, dates, frequencies, flight numbers, times, capacity and aircraft. Qantas and Jetstar support the current network, check-in and baggage boundaries. Indonesian government and Bali provincial sources support the entry and levy distinctions.

Public traveler discussions were used to identify practical questions about approval, airport codes, cabin changes, baggage, self-transfers, visas and the Bali levy. They were not used as authority for a schedule, fare rule or entry requirement.

Review this page when the Commission issues its decision, sales open, an airline publishes a formal launch notice, the first flight operates, or a material timetable, airport, baggage, entry or levy rule changes.

*Route, airline, entry and OpenSim catalog details were reviewed on October 4, 2026.*