The turnaround flight, 3K162, will see the aircraft return to Singapore as a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) service, enabling travellers to enter Singapore quarantine-free.
SINGAPORE – Jetstar operated the first scheduled flight from Singapore to Darwin in more than 600 days, carrying fully vaccinated travellers on board the Airbus A320.
Flight 3K161 departed Singapore’s Changi Airport at 10:40pm and arrives into Darwin International Airport on Tuesday 21 December at 4:45am.
The turnaround flight, 3K162, will see the aircraft return to Singapore as a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) service, enabling travellers to enter Singapore quarantine-free.
The flight is expected to depart Darwin International Airport at 5:30am and arrive into Singapore at 8:30am.
Comments attributed to Jetstar Asia CEO Bara Pasupathi: “After more than 600 days, we are excited to offer two-way quarantine-free travel once again, between Singapore and Australia’s stunning Northern Territory. “Following the relaunch of Jetstar’s Melbourne to Singapore service last week, it is fantastic to add Darwin to our expanding network. “We know our customers can’t wait to travel again and the Northern Territory remains a must-see destination, offering awe-inspiring natural landscapes less than five hours from Singapore. “This is another important step forward in the ramp up of Jetstar Asia’s operations.” Comments attributed to the Northern Territory Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Natasha Fyles: “We welcome the return of Jetstar Asia flights into the Comeback Capital and look forward to seeing our friends in Singapore enjoy what the Territory has to offer. “This service represents the resumption of travel between Darwin and Singapore, providing a vital connection for tourism, business, education and trade.
“The Territory Government has worked with the Commonwealth to lead the safe repatriation of Australians throughout the pandemic and we are excited to see an international commercial flight route between Singapore and Darwin return.” Comments from Northern Territory Airport Development Group Acting CEO Tom Ganley: “Darwin Airport is delighted to welcome the return of Jetstar Asia. “These flights herald the reopening of international borders with Darwin playing a pivotal role.
“The Jetstar Asia flights are direct to Singapore and provide a critical link to Changi Airport’s global network.” “Jetstar Asia is now operating VTL flights from Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Darwin and Melbourne. Pending approval, Perth will join Jetstar’s VTL network early next year.”
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