Jetstar loads its Singapore VTL flights to 29 October 2022

Back in mid-December last year Singapore Airlines and Scoot added their quarantine-free flight schedules through to late October 2022, with several other carriers also confirming their plans over the last few weeks, and now it’s Jetstar’s turn to reveal its designated VTL services for the upcoming season.

The Qantas Group low-cost carriers, actually operating as Jetstar (Australia) and Singapore-based Jetstar Asia, will together maintain six VTL routes during the upcoming IATA northern summer season from 27th March to 29th October 2022:

Overall this represents a total of over 950 VTL flights during the seven-month period.

How Jetstar shows VTL flights

Like Singapore Airlines, Scoot and several other airlines, Jetstar marks its designated VTL flights through the search results on its website.

Note that on some routes, like Kuala Lumpur, Jetstar is operating non-VTL flights alongside VTL ones, so be sure to select only the marked services to travel quarantine-free under the programme.

Bangkok to Singapore

Jetstar had originally planned to fly from Bangkok to Singapore under VTL rules five times a week when it first launched quarantine-free services on the route, however not all flights transpired and until mid-February the airline operates three times per week.

Now – 13th February 2022

			Days
			M	T	W	T	F	S	S
	3K516 A320
BKK 13:35		SIN 17:10
	3K514 A320
BKK 22:00		SIN 01:30*

* Next day

From 14th February a Friday lunchtime Bangkok – Singapore option (3K516) is added.

14th February 2022 – 26th March 2022

			Days
			M	T	W	T	F	S	S
	3K512 A320
BKK 09:20		SIN 12:55
	3K516 A320
BKK 14:35		SIN 18:10
	3K514 A320
BKK 22:00		SIN 01:30*

* Next day

Once the summer season comes along in late March, an additional 3K514 flight on Saturdays brings the total to five weekly.

27th March 2022 – 29th October 2022

			Days
			M	T	W	T	F	S	S
	3K512 A320
BKK 09:25		SIN 12:50
	3K516 A320
BKK 12:50		SIN 16:15
	3K514 A320
BKK 21:20		SIN 00:45*

* Next day

If you’re looking to maximise your last day in Bangkok, or if you’re flying in on a domestic flight from elsewhere in the country to catch the VTL back to Singapore, Jetstar offers the final option of the day on this route at 9.20pm on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Darwin to Singapore

Jetstar is the only airline operating designated VTL flights from Darwin to Singapore, twice per week on Tuesday and Friday mornings.

Now – 26th March 2022

			Days
			M	T	W	T	F	S	S
	3K162 A320
DRW 05:30		SIN 08:30

Apart from a minor timing adjustment, this service will continue to offer quarantine-free travel from the Northern Territory to Singapore from late March to late October.

27th March 2022 – 29th October 2022

			Days
			M	T	W	T	F	S	S
	3K162 A320
DRW 05:35		SIN 08:40

Melbourne to Singapore

Jetstar is currently operating two Boeing 787 VTL flights per week from Melbourne to Singapore.

Now – 27th February 2022

			Days
			M	T	W	T	F	S	S
	JQ7 787-8
MEL 13:25		SIN 18:15

* Next day

There’s already a planned increase to three times weekly service from 28th February through to late March 2022.

28th February 2022 – 26th March 2022

			Days
			M	T	W	T	F	S	S
	JQ7 787-8
MEL 13:25		SIN 18:15

* Next day

For the northern summer season from 27th March 2022, VTL service on this route increases to six times weekly, with only Tuesdays not seeing a Jetstar option.

27th March 2022 – 29th October 2022

			Days
			M	T	W	T	F	S	S
	JQ7 787-8
MEL 12:00		SIN 17:50

* Next day

If you’re looking for a low-cost option on this daytime flight, Jetstar probably has the edge over Scoot in terms of comfort and amenities.

Phnom Penh to Singapore

Jetstar is currently operating five VTL flights per week from Phnom Penh to Singapore.

Now – 26th March 2022

			Days
			M	T	W	T	F	S	S
	3K594 A320
PNH 15:05		SIN 18:20
	3K592 A320
PNH 21:00		SIN 00:15*

* Next day

From 27th March 2022, the airline will drop to four VTL flights, removing its Sunday afternoon option.

27th March 2022 – 29th October 2022

			Days
			M	T	W	T	F	S	S
	3K594 A320
PNH 15:25		SIN 18:25
	3K592 A320
PNH 21:30		SIN 00:30*

* Next day

Singapore to / from Kuala Lumpur

Here’s how Jetstar’s VTL flights are currently loaded on the only route where you must take VTL flights from Singapore as well as on the way to Singapore, to benefit from quarantine-free travel.

Now – 26th March 2022

			Days
			M	T	W	T	F	S	S
	3K683 A320
SIN 07:15		KUL 08:25
	3K684 A320
KUL 09:05		SIN 10:15

From 27th March 2022 there are minor timing adjustments to the same daily flights.

27th March 2022 – 29th October 2022

			Days
			M	T	W	T	F	S	S
	3K683 A320
SIN 07:05		KUL 08:10
	3K684 A320
KUL 08:50		SIN 10:00

For the early risers, Jetstar will continue to offer the first VTL flight of the day in both directions on the Singapore – Kuala Lumpur route.

How Jetstar fits in with other VTL options

Here’s the full breakdown of VTL flights on these routes, including all other airlines offering designated services, between now and late October 2022 (click to expand):

What about Perth?

Jetstar originally planned to restart its flights between Perth and Singapore on 12th February 2022, shortly after Western Australia was due to reopen its borders to international arrivals.

With the previously “set in stone” plan now firmly on the back burner, the airline has provisionally pushed its Perth relaunch back to 29th March 2022, though flights are not currently marked as designated VTL services in the Perth – Singapore direction.

We should have more news about the state’s latest plans to either remain isolated or come to its senses, later this month.

Full list of designated VTL flights to Singapore

In total there are over 20 airlines operating VTL flights to Singapore on over 40 routes, so make sure you bookmark our continually updated page of all the options, an essential reference when planning your next trip.

Singapore’s smallest airline Jetstar Asia will maintain its limited network of three regional VTL cities and remain the sole operator between Darwin and Changi, while parent airline Jetstar Australia will also continue its quarantine-free Melbourne – Singapore link through to late October 2022.

These flights provide additional options to a wide range of Singapore Airlines and Scoot VTL services, but don’t forget over 20 carriers in total are operating these flights on a variety of routes, including direct options you may not have thought of, like Fiji and Helsinki.

Indeed around 40% of VTL flights into Singapore are not operated by Singapore Airlines, quite contrary to the assumption of many Lion City residents, so make sure you’re travelling smarter and more flexibly on your next trip by referring to our full list of quarantine-free flight options before booking.

(Cover Photo: Alex Wilson)