Indonesia AirAsia Announces New International Route for 2026 Direct Flights from Melbourne to Bali from $199
MELBOURNE, 10 December 2025 – AirAsia, Skytrax’s World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 16 consecutive years, announces its newest international route to be operated by Indonesia AirAsia, connecting Melbourne and Bali. The daily service will commence on 20 March 2026 from Bali, offering Australians more choice when flying to one of their favourite destinations.
The route will operate between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), both major hubs with extensive domestic and international connectivity. This service offers more options for Australian travellers looking to explore Indonesia’s top destinations via Denpasar, including Jakarta, Surabaya, Lombok, and Labuan Bajo, the entry point to Komodo National Park.
Additional connectivity options are available beyond Indonesia, with AirAsia’s convenient Fly-Thru service. Passengers from Melbourne can connect seamlessly to major destinations across the AirAsia network such as Phuket, Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, without the need to collect baggage during transit.
“Bali remains a top destination for many Australians, captivating the hearts of travellers young and old. This strategic launch strengthens Indonesia AirAsia’s presence in Australia and opens a key gateway connecting Southeast Asia to southern Australia. The daily Melbourne–Denpasar route reflects our goal to provide greater, more affordable and flexible access between Indonesia and Australia. This initiative also strengthens social and economic ties, encourages business collaboration, and gives travellers more opportunities to experience the unique culture of both destinations,” said Captain Achmad Sadikin Abdurachman, Acting CEO of Indonesia AirAsia.
Yohannes Jatmiko Heru Prasetyo, Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Melbourne, also expressed his support.
“The introduction of direct flights between Melbourne and Denpasar is a tangible step in enhancing the strategic partnership between Australia and Indonesia. Beyond boosting tourism flows, this improved connectivity will benefit cooperation in economic, education, and cultural sectors, as well as encourage collaboration between communities in both countries. With this increased access, the relationship between Indonesia and Australia will continue to grow and deliver mutual benefits,” he said.
According to Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS), Australia continues to be the largest source of foreign visitors to Bali. Between January and July 2025, Bali recorded more than 3.9 million direct international arrivals, a 12% increase year-on-year and of this, 23% were from Australia.
Bali draws travellers in with its tropical beaches, rich cultural heritage, arts, and warm hospitality. Meanwhile, Melbourne is renowned for its vibrant arts scene, culinary diversity, architectural charm, and proximity to iconic Victorian attractions such as the Great Ocean Road and Yarra Valley.
Melbourne becomes Indonesia AirAsia’s fourth destination in Australia, after Perth, Darwin, and Adelaide.
As part of the launch celebrations, AirAsia is offering special promotional fares from Melbourne to Bali starting at AUD 199 one way. Travellers can also grab a Fly-Thru deal with fares starting from AUD 296 one way from Melbourne to Singapore (via Bali). A list of seamless Fly-Thru destinations and deals are listed below*.
Melbourne to Singapore (via Bali) - from AUD 296
Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur (via Bali) - from AUD 314
Melbourne to Phuket (via Bali) - from AUD 391
Melbourne to Bangkok (via Bali) - from AUD 318
Melbourne to Labuan Bajo (via Bali) - from AUD 314
Melbourne to Jakarta (via Bali) - from AUD 322
Fares are available to book from today via the airasia MOVE app, airasia.com, online travel agents, and authorised travel partners. For group bookings of 10 passengers or more, email: groupbooking_id@airasia.com.
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