Sonali Tiwary
Qantas has applied to Australia’s international route regulator for an additional 4,539 seats per week in each direction between Australia and Indonesia. The planned expansion has been reported to include routes such as Perth–Jakarta, Western Sydney–Denpasar and Brisbane–Denpasar. The proposed new services remain subject to the regulatory process, and Qantas has not yet confirmed their commercial launch.
The International Air Services Commission published the Qantas Indonesia capacity application in October 2026, listing the case status as ongoing and inviting competing applications from other carriers. Applications close October 19. The requested allocation of 4,539 seats per week each way would support new services planned from December 2026 onwards, subject to regulatory determination. Qantas Group services through both Qantas mainline and Jetstar are the intended operators on the expanded network.
Are the new Qantas routes to Indonesia confirmed? Not yet. Qantas has applied for the capacity, but the regulator has not made a determination. The International Air Services Commission has invited competing applications from other carriers and will assess all before deciding. Services cannot begin until a determination is made and Qantas confirms commercial launch details.
If you are planning flights to Bali or Jakarta from Perth, Western Sydney or Brisbane from late 2026, the Qantas and Jetstar services are in planning but are not locked in. Existing Qantas and Jetstar services continue under current arrangements.
What the Application Covers
The 4,539 weekly seats each way is a substantial addition to the Australia–Indonesia corridor. Qantas Group’s current Indonesia network runs primarily through Jetstar services from eastern Australian cities and Qantas direct flights from Sydney. The reported expansion would add Perth as a new origin point for Jakarta services and bring Western Sydney International into the Indonesia network from its planned October 2026 opening.
Indonesia is one of Australia’s highest-volume international aviation markets, driven by Bali tourism and growing business traffic between Australia and Jakarta. The International Air Services Commission manages bilateral seat allocations under Australia’s air services treaties.
The regulator has invited competing applications for capacity on the route and will assess all before deciding. The application deadline for competing applications is October 19. Readers following new Qantas Indonesia routes and broader Australian aviation developments can find ongoing coverage at Karmactive.
Qantas has not yet confirmed commercial launch details for the proposed new routes. The International Air Services Commission’s determination will be published when the application process concludes. Check back when the commission’s decision is available.
