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Virgin Australia launches direct flights from Canberra to Bali
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Virgin Australia has introduced a new direct flight route from Canberra to Bali, with the inaugural flight taking off on Monday, June 22, 2026. This makes Virgin Australia the only Australian carrier to offer non-stop service to Bali from the nation's capital. The new route significantly reduces travel time to just over six hours, compared to approximately 12 hours for flights with stopovers. This service aims to provide more convenience for travelers from Canberra and regional New South Wales who previously had to connect through other major Australian cities. The return service will operate three times per week, adding over 40,000 seats annually between Australia and Bali. To celebrate the launch, Virgin Australia partnered with FINNS Beach Club, offering complimentary daybed vouchers to passengers on the first flight. A sale on return fares from Canberra to Bali Denpasar is also available from $449 Economy Lite until 11:59 PM AEST Friday, June 26, for selected travel dates between July 28, 2026, and May 24, 2027.
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