Indonesia AirAsia touches down in Adelaide for the first time

South Aussies could snag direct flights to Bali for just $199, after an international carrier confirmed a new route.

South Aussies can now get to Bali a lot more easily. Picture: Thinkstock

South Aussie travellers will soon have a greater choice of airlines when flying to Bali, with a new international airline set to touch down in Adelaide for the first time.

Indonesia AirAsia revealed on Wednesday it will commence flights from Adelaide and Denpasar from June 25 this year.

Indonesia AirAsia has revealed it will commence flights from Adelaide and Denpasar from June 25 this year.

The budget airline will offer four flights a week to the holiday destination, creating more than 74,000 visitors per year through Adelaide Airport.

Flights on the new route have gone on sale today for just $199.

The new route will depart Adelaide at 7.50am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with the returning flights departing Bali at 11.30pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Flights are on sale for just $199

The Bali service will also connect with other AirAsia destinations, including Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok and Phuket.

Adelaide Airport Managing Director Brenton Cox said the service would provide low-cost flights for South Australians.

“Bali is the most popular destination for South Australian travellers, and there is significant pent-up demand for flights at affordable prices,” Mr Cox said.

“We’re excited that Indonesia AirAsia has recognised this opportunity and added Adelaide services to its growing network.

“Indonesia AirAsia will provide greater choice for travellers as Adelaide’s first non-stop Asia-based low-cost carrier since 2015.

“This also opens up each way, low cost one and two-stop options via AirAsia’s formidable network throughout Southeast Asia and beyond including from Korea, Japan and India.”

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