Adelaide Airport welcomes new QantasLink Kangaroo Island flights

Monday 5 June, 2017

Adelaide Airport has welcomed the announcement this morning that QantasLink will operate
services between Adelaide (ADL) and Kangaroo Island (KGC) from 4 December this year.
The new service will operate five times a week between December and March, and three
times a week between April and November. It will utilise a Dash-8 Q300 50-seater aircraft on
the route.
The 35-minute service will depart Adelaide at 10.40am while return flights will depart
Kingscote at 11.45am on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Flights are
now on sale with special launch airfares starting at $99 one-way.
Adelaide Airport Managing Director, Mark Young, said the new QantasLink service, which
will operate in addition to the existing REX Airlines service, will significantly improve access
to Kangaroo Island for both tourists and island residents.
“Kangaroo Island is a must-see destination for visitors to South Australia. It’s truly one of the
most spectacular places to visit in Australia due to its rugged landscape and abundance of
wildlife,” Mr Young said.
“We’re confident the new QantasLink service will further lift the profile of this amazing
destination and attract more travellers from around the globe.
“We also believe the new service will act as a gentle reminder to people who live in South
Australia that they have an internationally-recognised destination on their doorstep and that
they should look local for their next holiday.
“The short flight to Kangaroo Island also offers stunning views of the south coast, Fleurieu
Peninsula and across Backstairs Passage.”
REX Airlines currently operates return services up to three times daily between Adelaide and
Kangaroo Island.