Holidays in New Caledonia just got a lot easier and closer thanks to Qantas relaunching direct flights to Noumea from June 4.
Australians will be able to fly to Noumea from Brisbane in only 2 hours with the once-weekly flight from the June 4, and from Sydney in 2.5 hours three times per week from June 5.
A fourth weekly Sydney – Noumea flight will commence on 13 August. All services will be operated on Qantas Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
New Caledonia announced in March that it had dropped its quarantine requirements and reopened its borders. From May onwards, fully vaccinated Australians no longer needed to perform a RAT or PCR test prior to travel.
A supervised RAT test is still required 48 hours after arrival in New Caledonia, which can be done for free in pharmacies. Find out more here.
New Caledonia’s charm as a destination is thanks largely to its combination of unique Melanesian culture, exotic South Pacific charm, and cosmopolitan French chic. Surrounded by the largest lagoon in the world, New Caledonia is famous for its variety of landscapes, cultures, activities, and unique biodiversity.
Prior to the pandemic, Qantas proudly served New Caledonia for 80 years, operating its first flight to Noumea in 1942.
For more, head to www.qantas.com