All The Brisbane Travel News And Holiday Deals You Need To Know

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FlixBus Is Taking You From Brisbane To Sydney And Cairns For Only $10

Let’s be honest: $10 doesn’t get you far these days, but the global leader in long-distance coach travel, FlixBus, is changing that (literally)—announcing new Sydney-Brisbane and Brisbane-Cairns routes just in time for summer. Departing daily from 18 December with stops all along the coast, this is the affordable and sustainable travel option getting you where you need to go comfortably and with ease.

To celebrate, you can snag tickets for $9.99 on all Aussie routes until 5 January, valid on trips through to 28 February 2026. “The new Brisbane to Sydney route comes just after the launch of operations between Sydney and Melbourne and Sydney and Canberra, and we couldn't be more grateful for Australians' welcome to our services,” said FlixBus Australia Senior Managing Director, Yvan Lefranc-Morin. “It shows our efforts to go beyond being an affordable and sustainable travel option by offering a comfortable and connected journey are resonating with Australians." Find out more here.

Malaysia Airlines Has Touched Back Down In Brisbane

In big news for Queenslanders with a passport, Malaysia Airlines has made its much-anticipated return to Brisbane, restoring non-stop services between Brisbane and Kuala Lumpur, as well as enhancing connectivity across Southeast Asia and Europe. From the bustling shopping districts to the tropical island paradises and iconic landmarks the region has to offer, this is your sign to catch flights (not feelings) and make the most of this comeback. 

Air New Zealand Launches Direct Flights Between Brisbane And Queenstown

Image credit: Air New Zealand | Supplied

Your winter escape just got easier with Air New Zealand announcing a new direct seasonal service between Brisbane and Queenstown—one of New Zealand’s most iconic holiday destinations. Launching 22 June 2026, the new route will operate three times a week through to 23 October 2026, perfectly timed for ski season. Flights are available to book now here.

Jetstar Is Now Doing Non-Stop Flights Between Brisbane And Cebu

If the Philippines is on your bucket list, now is your time to tick it off thanks to Jetstar’s newest route—taking you directly from Brisbane to Cebu. As Australia’s only direct flight to Cebu, the seasonal service will take off three times a week until 16 May 2026 (increasing to four times a week in January), so you can explore the heart of the Visayas islands and beyond.  

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Main image credit: FlixBus | Supplied