TransNusa Launches Bali–Melbourne Direct Flights, Daily Service Starting November 15
Indonesian carrier TransNusa has launched direct flights between Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport and Melbourne. The service starts with four flights a week and will increase to daily flights from November 15, 2026, as part of the airline's expansion in the Australian market.
TransNusa has opened a new international route connecting Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport with Melbourne Airport. The service initially operates four times a week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays—and will increase to seven flights per week (daily) starting November 15, 2026.
According to TransNusa Group CEO Datuk Bernard Francis, the new route follows the airline's growth in the Australian market, where it has already captured a 20% market share on the Perth route. Flights to Perth increased from three per week in April 2025 to 21 per week by July 2026, prompting the airline to further position Bali as a key gateway linking Australia and Asia.
Flight 8B18 departs Bali at 20:45 and arrives in Melbourne at 05:40 the next morning. The return flight, 8B19, departs Melbourne at 06:25 and arrives in Bali at 09:40.
As an introductory fare for the new route, Basic class tickets start at AUD 299 (approximately Rp 3.77 million at current exchange rates). This fare class includes checked baggage as well as complimentary drinks and snacks on board.
Things to Consider
Travelers planning trips between Melbourne and Bali may benefit from early booking to take advantage of introductory fares on this new route. Note that Basic class fares include checked baggage and snacks, but double-check the specific flight dates (8B18/8B19) since the initial schedule runs only four days a week until November 15, 2026, after which daily flights will offer more scheduling flexibility.
Source: cwbc.co.id