Virgin Australia fly to Christmas Island twice per week (Tuesdays & Fridays) from Perth, Western Australia.
Altitude Airways is offering International flights from Jakarta. For more information and to book, please contact ticketing@altitudeairways.com.au
We strongly recommend that ALL travellers purchase a travel insurance policy that covers travel to the Indian Ocean Territories. Please ensure that your policy covers weather related flight disruptions.
Please note a passport is not required to travel to Christmas Island via flights from Australia mainland.
It is preferred, though not essential. Flights depart from the international terminal and therefore international carry on restrictions apply.
FLIGHT SCHEDULE & CHECK-IN TIMES
Carry On Restrictions
Inorganic powders (e.g. salt, sand, talcum powder) must be in containers of 350ml/350gm or less. The total must not exceed 350ml/350gm per person. Liquid, aerosol or gel items must be in containers of 100ml/100gm or less. The items must be placed in a 20cm x 20cm zip lock bag.Only one zip lock bag is allowed per passenger, with exceptions for carers who may carry the bag/s for people in their care, including children. Empty containers such as flasks or water bottles may be carried through the screening point.
VITAL TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR VISITORS TO CHRISTMAS ISLAND
- Car hire is highly recommended/ essential to be booked well in advance when visiting Christmas Island, as no public transport is available.
- Please ensure you pack your essential items into your CARRY ON luggage. Occasionally, due to the remote location of Christmas Island, luggage can be offloaded flights for weight management restrictions. This can result in priority and additional baggage not arriving on your flight. We highly suggest the items that you most value on your Christmas Island holiday be packed into your carry on just in case baggage is offloaded. (Eg. medications, change of clothes, swimwear, cameras).
- We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers flight disruptions. Due to the remote location of Christmas Island, weather can change quickly and can impact flight schedules.
- Please familiarise yourself with your accommodation cancellation policy.
Every Tuesday:
VA1909 Depart Perth 12:30 Arrive Christmas Island 15:20
VA1918 Depart Christmas Island 16:05 Arrive Cocos Islands 17:10
VA1916 Depart Cocos Islands 17:55 Arrive Perth 23:50
Every Friday:
VA1913 Depart Perth 08:15 Arrive Learmonth 10:10 (Learmonth is a fuel stop only)
VA1913 Depart Learmonth 10:55 Arrive Cocos Islands 12:35
VA1917 Depart Cocos Islands 13:20 Arrive Christmas Island 15:25
VA1912 Depart Christmas Island 16:10 Arrive Perth 20:45
VA1909 Depart Perth 08:15 Arrive Christmas Island 15:25
VA1912 Depart Christmas Island 12:10 Arrive Perth 16:45
All flights depart from Perth Airport Terminal 1 (Perth International Airport)
Important information regarding excess baggage
Carry On Restrictions
Inorganic powders (e.g. salt, sand, talcum powder) must be in containers of 350ml/350gm or less. The total must not exceed 350ml/350gm per person. Liquid, aerosol or gel items must be in containers of 100ml/100gm or less. The items must be placed in a 20cm x 20cm zip lock bag.Only one zip lock bag is allowed per passenger, with exceptions for carers who may carry the bag/s for people in their care, including children. Empty containers such as flasks or water bottles may be carried through the screening point.
For up to date local check in times, please contact the local Virgin Australia office on Christmas Island on +61 (0) 8 9164 8360 or enquire at the Visitor Centre.
For bookings, contact Virgin Australia or your Travel Agent.
Please be aware that Christmas Island has a Telstra mobile network only – it is imperative a working contact number be provided at the time of booking in the event of flight schedule amendments which are subject to change without notice. For up to date local check in times, please contact the local Virgin Australia office on Christmas Island on +61 (0) 8 9164 8360.
Members of the Christmas Island Tourism Association
Broome, Kimberley & Beyond
Tel: 1300 245 565
Email: reservations@broomekimberley.com
Web: https://www.broomekimberley.com.au/
Indian Ocean Experiences
Tel: +61 (0)439 215 667
Email: lisa@indianoceanexperiences.com.au
Web: http://www.indianoceanexperiences.com.au/
Altitude Airways
Email: ticketing@altitudeairways.com.au
Best of Travel Group
27 offices in Belgium, The Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland and Germany
Email: info@botg.de
Web : www.botg.de/kontakt
Boomerang Reisen GmbH
Biewerer Strasse 15
54293, Trier
Germany
for flights and Christmas Island packages from Europe
Email: trier@boomerang-reisen.de
Web : www.boomerang-reisen.de
Cango Travel
(Culture Adventure Nature)
149 Tanglin Road
#03-19 Tanglin Shopping Centre
Singapore 247909
Email: info@cango.sg
Phone: +65.6317.2128
Web: www.cango.sg
STB TA License #00862
Ethos Travel
Phone : + 44 20 7284 1888 (London, UK)
For flights and Christmas Island packages from UK and Europe
Email : sam@ethostravel.co.uk
Web :www.ethostravel.co.uk
Ultramarina – France and Switzerland
Offices in Nantes, Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Genève and Villeneuve
Web: https://ultramarina.com/voyage-plongee-pacifique/australie/christmas-island
Contact: https://ultramarina.com/contact
Airport Transfers may be arranged direct with
Indian Ocean Experiences
Phone +61 (0) 439 215 667
$25 one way
$35 return
Minimum 2 people
Subject to availability, please contact Indian Ocean Experiences directly to book.
Island Crabbie Transport Services
For bookings, please call +61 (0)439 215 644
Subject to availability, please contact Island Crabbie Transport directly to book.
Altitude Airways offers international flights return from Jakarta.
These flights operate throughout peak periods and its highly recommended to make bookings at your earliest convenience, as seats are limited. International flights depart Jakarta and fly direct to Christmas Island. Please review our website regularly for additional flight schedules throughout the year.
Being only one hour’s flight from Jakarta gives Christmas Island some great connections to Asia, Europe and beyond. It’s also the perfect way for visitors from the northern hemisphere to visit the island with a direct flight from Jakarta.
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