Indonesia AirAsia Returns to the Northern Territory

Indonesia AirAsia Resumes Flights to NT

Indonesia AirAsia will reconnect the Northern Territory with Asia by resuming three direct flights each week between Darwin and Bali, starting on March 22, 2025. Tickets are currently on sale, and fares begin at AUD189.

These new services will provide more than 1,000 visitor seats each week through Darwin International Airport and Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport, significantly boosting tourism and the local economy. Additionally, these flights will offer seamless and affordable connectivity to and from Darwin via Bali, making travel to various Asian destinations more accessible than ever.

Indonesia AirAsia CEO Veranita Josephine said the airline is thrilled to return to the Territory, which will bring more value and choice for consumers in the Top End of Australia. 

“Bali is now our largest hub in terms of flight capacity, driven by strong demand. These direct flights will cater to the enduring popularity of Bali as a destination for Australians and offer great low fare connections to over 130 destinations across the AirAsia Group network,” Veranita said.

“Passengers from Darwin can enjoy seamless connections via Bali to destinations like Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hong Kong and Komodo Island starting from as low as under AUD300.”

“At the same time, millions of guests from across Asia will be welcomed to the Northern Territory. They will discover the extraordinary culture, wildlife and natural beauty of Kakadu National Park, Arnhem Land and other iconic locations where the tropics meet the outback.”

“We thank Airport Development Group and the Northern Territory Government for their support in making these services a reality.”

Airport Development Group Executive General Manager Sandra de Kock welcomed AirAsia back to Darwin and highlighted the strong local demand for travel to Bali.

“Territorians have been calling for more options to fly to Bali, and we’re excited to deliver with the return of AirAsia,” Sandra said.

“Bali has long been Darwin residents' number one holiday destination, and these flights will undoubtedly see a surge of travellers embarking on their Indonesian adventures.”

“This partnership goes beyond just flights; providing and strengthening connections to South East Asia, fostering cultural exchanges and bolstering business ties between the Northern Territory and our northern neighbours. We’re proud to work with AirAsia to make these services a success and support the growth of tourism and our local economy.” 

“We look forward to working closely with AirAsia to ensure the success of these services.”

Bagus Hendraning Kobarsih, Consul (Head of Post), Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia (Northern Territory), said AirAsia's establishment of a new direct flight route between Denpasar and Darwin marks a strategic initiative that is expected to positively impact connectivity, particularly in strengthening people-to-people ties and enhancing the long-standing historical relationship between Indonesia and the Northern Territory.

“This air connectivity will facilitate the growth of two-way tourism, foster deeper people-to-people interactions, and is anticipated to ultimately create new business opportunities between Indonesia and the Northern Territory,” Bagus said. 

“With promising passenger forecasts, this route is expected to contribute to achieving Indonesia's tourism targets, as well as enhance bilateral trade transactions and investment flows between the two nations.”

Northern Territory Minister for Trade, Business, and Asian Relations, Hon Robyn Cahill, OAM, celebrated AirAsia’s return.

“AirAsia's resumption of direct flights between Darwin and Bali is fantastic news for Territorians and visitors alike. AirAsia’s strong reputation as a leading global great value carrier will instil confidence in leisure and business travellers”. 

“The Northern Territory Government’s reinstatement of the Office of Asian Relations underscores our commitment to enhancing access to northern markets for trade, investment, study, and skilled migration”.

“This new connection will bring benefits across these areas while also boosting leisure tourism.”

Northern Territory Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, Hon Marie-Clare Boothby, welcomed Indonesia AirAsia back to the Territory.

“This is great news for the Territory’s tourism industry; we welcome Indonesia AirAsia back to the Territory”.

 “As we rebuild the Territory economy and restore our great lifestyle, we will continue to work with industry to develop new products and promote our fantastic tourism experiences.”

The AirAsia Group of airlines, which includes Indonesia AirAsia, has recently received several prestigious awards. Notably, it was named the Skytrax World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 2024 for the 15th consecutive year. Additionally, AirAsia achieved a rating of seven out of seven from Australian aviation experts at Airlineratings.com for upholding the highest international safety standards in 2024.

Indonesia AirAsia Flight Schedule from Bali (DPS) to Darwin (DRW)