Qantas to resume direct flights between Delhi and Melbourne from October 27

Australian airline Qantas will restart direct flights connecting Delhi and Melbourne from 27 October, the airline announced on Monday.

The service will operate three times a week until 28 March 2026.

The airline had discontinued the route in June this year but is now reintroducing it using Airbus A330-200 aircraft, which feature both business and economy class seating. The three weekly return flights will provide over 1,300 seats per week and more than 30,000 seats across the peak travel period.

“We're delighted to bring back our non-stop connection between Delhi and Melbourne, just in time for the busy travel season. Flying direct significantly reduces travel time to Australia, and these new flights are perfectly suited for Indian fans attending cricket events in Melbourne, including the T20 series in late-October, the Ashes and Big Bash League later in the year," said Cam Wallace, CEO of the airline.

The airline has also opened new offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru to better serve Indian customers.