Garuda Indonesia will expand its Australian network this winter, adding more Bali and Jakarta services to match higher demand from holiday and business markets.
From mid‑December 2025, Melbourne–Bali flights will jump to 11 per week during the busiest travel weeks. The big change? Four new evening departures (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) perfect for travellers who want to clock off work and head straight for the tropics. Return legs include new daytime options, while overnight flights remain for those squeezing every last drop from their holiday.
It’s a move that caters to both the beach crowd and those connecting onwards through Denpasar.
Jakarta flights ramp up
Beyond Bali, Garuda is sharpening its focus on Jakarta as a corporate and MICE hub. Melbourne–Jakarta services will increase to four weekly, while Sydney–Jakarta will rise to six weekly from October 2025 before hitting daily frequency in the December–January surge.
The extra capacity makes it easier for business travellers and groups to tap Garuda’s wider domestic and international network, including seamless onward connections into Asia and Europe.
Flight schedules at a glance
Melbourne–Bali (from December 2025):
- GA719 MEL–DPS 0700–0955 (daily)
- GA718 DPS–MEL 2020–0500+1 (daily)
- GA711 MEL–DPS 1900–2200 (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun)
- GA710 DPS–MEL 0820–1700 (Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun)
Sydney–Bali:
- GA715 SYD–DPS 1010–1330 (daily)
- GA714 DPS–SYD 2210–0710+1 (daily)
Melbourne–Jakarta:
- GA717 MEL–JKT 1500–1800 (Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun)
- GA716 JKT–MEL 0115–1150 (Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun)
Sydney–Jakarta (increasing Oct–Dec 2025):
- GA713 SYD–JKT 1245–1615
- GA712 JKT–SYD 2345–1045+1
Why this matters for the trade
Bali remains Australia’s unofficial backyard holiday spot, and more flights mean more inventory to sell in peak season. The new Melbourne evening departures are a fresh selling hook for agents targeting after‑work getaways. Meanwhile, Jakarta’s uplift underscores Garuda’s corporate ambitions and opens stronger regional and long‑haul connections, prime angles for both leisure packages and business itineraries.
KARRYON UNPACKS: More seats to Bali mean sharper sales pitches for summer holidays, while Jakarta’s rise is Garuda’s play for MICE and beyond. Agents can cash in on both fronts.
