Air New Zealand has announced it is now flying direct from Auckland to Bali all year long after the addition of three flights per week in the November-February period.
It marks the first time Aotearoa's national carrier is servicing the Indonesian island through the southern summer.
Other airlines including Jetstar can get Kiwis to Bali for prices that appear to be competitive with Air NZ's, but no other airline flies the route direct.
Air NZ has launched a sale on Auckland-Bali airfares with one-way tickets starting at $699 for travel dates between July 2024 and April 2025.
The airline's chief customer and sales officer Leanne Geraghty said the Bali schedule has been ramped up as it's "become an increasingly popular destination" for New Zealanders.
"As the only airline offering a direct connection between Aotearoa and Bali, Kiwis heading off on a Bali break over the summer months no longer need to fly with a stopover," said Geraghty.
"Holidaymakers can book a Bali Christmas or New Year holiday with direct flights to warm weather through the day and long balmy nights.
"Bookings to Bali have been strong since we relaunched our seasonal service in March, 2023. This year's seasonal flights have proven even more popular, with thousands of Kiwis booking Bali breaks over the last few months."
Air NZ's new AKL-DPS schedule:
April to October: Five to seven flights per week
November to mid-February: Three flights per week
Mid-February to end of March: Two flights per week.
