Major milestone for South Australia as Qantas launches new international route and Business Lounge for customers
The new route unlocks greater choice for customers across the airline's expanding international network, including seamless connections to North America via New Zealand on the airline's popular QF3 service from Auckland to New York.
Available to book now, the new seasonal route will add more than 30,000 seats between the two cities, boosting tourism.
Marking a significant day for South Australians, Qantas is also opening the doors to its first Domestic Business Lounge in Adelaide. The new lounge celebrates the best of South Australia featuring a market kitchen, inspired by the Adelaide Central Market, serving up dishes created by Qantas Director of Food, Beverage and Service, Neil Perry and lighter snack options by Maggie Beer.
The opening of the Domestic Lounge marks the final stage in construction of the new Adelaide Lounge precinct and a significant milestone in the national carrier's investment in upgrading its global lounge network and ongoing commitment to enhancing customer experience.
Designed in collaboration with Architectus, the new Domestic Business Lounge aims to capture the essence of South Australia, taking inspiration from three iconic locations; the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, Adelaide Central Markets and Kangaroo Island's Flinders Chase National Park.
Fast facts:
New Adelaide to Auckland flights
- Adelaide-Auckland fares are available for booking now, with the inaugural service taking off on Friday 31 October 2025.*
- The route will operate seasonally from 31 October 2025 to 3 May 2026, four times per week on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft.*
- Qantas currently operates nearly 280 services per week from Adelaide to more than 14 destinations around Australia.
Adelaide Domestic Business Lounge
- The lounge spans 1,016 square meters and has capacity for 190 visitors.
- Available from mid-2025, the signature concept in the Adelaide Business Lounge will be the Market Kitchen, featuring a live cooking station, inspired by the Adelaide Markets and the producers across the state, including Maggie Beer.
- The lounge features locally sourced furniture, lighting and natural materials, including a commissioned blown glass light installation from the JamFactory.
- In response to customer feedback, around 80 per cent of seats have access to power stations so customers can easily charge before their flight.