Qantas has announced it will increase capacity on its Brisbane to Port Vila (Vanuatu) service next year.
The additional flying will more than double capacity between the two cities throughout the travel period, with more than 35,500 seats on the route over the season.
The service will be operated by a mix of E190 and Boeing 737 aircraft between March 2026 and October 2026.
Michael Gulliver, Qantas Regional General Manager New Zealand and Pacific Islands, said the increase reflects growing demand from Australians to visit Vanuatu.
“We’re seeing strong interest, particularly from families and couples looking for a tropical escape that’s close to home and offers great value,” he said.
“Vanuatu has stunning natural beauty, authentic cultural experiences and it’s just a short flight from Brisbane, which makes it an easy choice for a lot of travellers.
“We’re excited to add more seats and make it even easier for Australians to discover what makes Vanuatu such a special destination.”
Adela Issachar Aru, Vanuatu Tourism Office CEO, welcomed the expanded service, highlighting Qantas’s continued support.
“We’re delighted to see Qantas move to daily flights – it’s a tremendous vote of confidence in Vanuatu’s recovery. With visitor numbers now sitting eight per cent above pre-COVID levels, the demand speaks for itself,” she said.
“This enhanced connectivity will open up even more opportunities for Australians to experience our islands’ incredible rebuild story first hand and we couldn’t be more grateful for Qantas’s continued partnership and commitment to our destination.”
Pictures courtesy Vanuatu Tourism Office
https://www.vanuatu.travel/au/
