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Good news - this new route is slated to open shortly after the opening of Tasmania’s borders on Dec 17

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Direct Burnie to Melbourne flights from Qantas to kick off in December​


Coasters hankering for a taste of the mainland will soon have more flights to choose from, with new direct flights between Burnie and Melbourne kicking off this December.

Operated by Qantas, the flights will be available from December 17, in time for borders to have reopened between Tasmania and Victoria.

Up to six return services per week will operate until late January, with Qantas increasing this to 12 from February.

QantasLink CEO John Gissing said after months of closed borders, the company was "delighted" to finally be able to offer this route.

 
And it’s live with 12 flights a week

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Qantas lands back in Burnie as demand for Tasmania soars​


The flying kangaroo will today land in Burnie for the first time in 15 years, creating stronger travel connections for north west Tasmania.

The first flight from Melbourne is scheduled to arrive at Burnie Airport at 4:35pm this afternoon.

The national carrier will operate up to 12 weekly return flights on the route with its 50-seat Q300 turboprop aircraft, adding 1,200 seats each week.

 
I tried to go to Burnie earlier this year and this was obviously cancelled. If Tasmania doesn't make it too difficult to get in, I might try again sometime.
 
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