Jetstar will become the first commercial airline to operate from Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) when it launches services on October 25, 2026, with Qantas to follow in March 2027.
The announcement, made on June 10, 2026, comes after the Qantas Group and WSI Airport finalized a five-year agreement covering domestic passenger flights and freight. The deal allows both airlines to build their schedules as demand in Western Sydney grows. WSI is Australia’s first major greenfield international airport in more than 50 years.
Jetstar to operate the first commercial passenger flight from WSI
Jetstar will make history with the first commercial passenger flight from the airport with flight JQ362, departing at 11:00 local time on October 25, 2026 to Gold Coast Airport (OOL). The airline will operate up to 14 flights per week between WSI and Melbourne Airport (MEL), four weekly flights to the Gold Coast, and three weekly flights to Brisbane Airport (BNE). All services will use an Airbus A320 aircraft.
Qantas and freight operations
Qantas passenger services will begin on March 28, 2027 with four flights per week to both Melbourne and Brisbane, operated by QantasLink Embraer E190 aircraft.
Before passenger flights begin, Qantas will be one of the first commercial operators at the airport when its inaugural freighter service takes off from WSI’s 24-hour Cargo Precinct on the evening of July 27, 2026. More than 850 tons of freight are expected to move through the Qantas terminal each week, supporting e-commerce and next-day deliveries.
All flights from WSI are in addition to the airlines’ existing services from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
Qantas Group CEO Vanessa Hudson called the announcement a major milestone for Australian aviation.
“We’re excited by the potential of Western Sydney International Airport to spur local tourism and make aviation more accessible for millions of people in Western Sydney, who currently have to travel to Kingsford Smith to catch a flight,” she said.
WSI CEO Simon Hickey called it a milestone moment for the airport and the region.
“These Qantas and Jetstar services will give Western Sydney’s frequent business and leisure travelers more choice and flexibility to fly from Sydney’s new 24-hour gateway to some of our nation’s most popular east coast hubs,” he said.