Air New Zealand has extended its agreement with the Australian Government to operate flights between Norfolk Island and
Australia from 30 August 2021 until the end of August 2023.
Under the agreement, Air New Zealand will use its A320 aircraft to operate up to three flights per week from Brisbane
and three flights from Sydney.
Air New Zealand Chief Operating Officer Carrie Hurihanganui says the airline will establish a temporary pilot and cabin
crew base in Brisbane until 30 November to ensure potential disruptions to the travel bubble will not affect continuity
of services to Norfolk Island.
“Prior to the trans-Tasman bubble opening, crew operating domestic flights in Australia were required to have been in
Australia for 14 days or have arrived in Australia on a quarantine-free flight. This unfortunately resulted in us having
to suspend services between Norfolk Island and mainland Australia in February. Having crew based in Australia will
ensure we avoid disruption should the Australian border close again.
“Air New Zealand has been operating between Australia and Norfolk Island since 2012, and was the only airline operating
scheduled services between Norfolk and mainland Australia during 2020. We know our customers value these services, and
we’re thrilled to be able to resume the route from late August.
“We’d like to thank Qantas for stepping in to operate the route over the past few months to ensure continuity of flights
for our customers.”
Air New Zealand’s Norfolk Island schedule commencing 30 August is as follows:Flight numberDeparture airportArrival airportDeparture timeArrival timeDay of weekNZ914BrisbaneNorfolk Island10.15am1.30pmMonday, Thursday, SaturdayNZ915Norfolk IslandBrisbane2.40pm4.05pmTuesday, Friday, SundayNZ912SydneyNorfolk Island9.55am1.35pmTuesday, Friday, SundayNZ913Norfolk IslandSydney2.40pm4.30pmMonday, Thursday, Saturday