Antarctica Day Flights
Welcome to Antarctica – the world’s last great wilderness. For almost 30 years, our privately chartered flights have led the way in providing close-up encounters with the white continent. Enjoy unparalleled views of the icy landscape aboard the ultra-modern 787 Dreamliner.
Members from: $2,178 P.P SingleNon-members from: $2,199 P.P Single
Type
Package Holidays
Destination
Antarctica
Supplier
Antarctica Flights
Departs
31 December 2023
26 January 2024
4 February 2024
11 February 2024
17 November 2024
24 November 2024
1 December 2024
31 December 2024
25 January 2025
9 February 2025
16 February 2025
Ex Melbourne, Ex Brisbane, Ex Perth & Ex Sydney - Standard Economy Class | Members from: $2,178 P.P SingleNon-members from: $2,199 P.P Single |
Ex Melbourne, Ex Brisbane, Ex Perth & Ex Sydney - Superior Economy Class | Members from: $3,169 P.P SingleNon-members from: $3,199 P.P Single |
Ex Melbourne, Ex Brisbane, Ex Perth & Ex Sydney - Premium Economy Class | Members from: $3,960 P.P SingleNon-members from: $3,999 P.P Single |
Ex Melbourne, Ex Brisbane, Ex Perth & Ex Sydney - Business Class | Members from: $6,435 P.P SingleNon-members from: $6,499 P.P Single |
Ex Melbourne, Ex Brisbane, Ex Perth & Ex Sydney - Business Class Deluxe | Members from: $7,920 P.P SingleNon-members from: $7,999 P.P Single |
Qantas 787 Dreamliner
We take to the skies over Antarctica aboard the 787 Dreamliner. We are afforded optimal views to the vast white wilderness thanks to windows 65% larger than any other vessel of its size. Its lower cabin altitude mitigates the discomfort passengers may sometimes experience during and after a long flight. USB charging ports and personal HD touchscreens are also available for all seating classes, for those moments in between iceberg spotting.
What To Expect
The flight provides a full day of Antarctic experience. Our flight from Australia ranges between 9,500 – 10,500 kms round trip (approximately 12.5 hours) depending on your departure city. Expert Antarctic expeditioners are onboard to talk on the polar environment and its history while video screenings depict life on the ground.
Approximately three hours south of Australia, passengers will usually see the first scattered ice followed by dozens of icebergs and ice floes. We then cross the South Magnetic Pole where you will start to view the rugged mountainous topography of the Antarctic mainland.
Where We Fly
Whilst we will be over the Antarctica Treaty area for around 4 hours, approximately 3 - 4 hours will be spent flying over the Antarctic continent.
In planning our route, considerable time is taken to select the most spectacular area of Antarctica within aircrafts range. The selected area will be chosen from 19 different flight plans,taking into account:
- Maximum viewing potential from both sides of the aircraft
- Maximum penetration over Antarctica
- Maximum variety in land mass scenery, including high mountains, glaciers, ice plateau and coastline
- The best possibility for viewing should weather conditions be adverse
Our Commitment to the Environment
It’s our mission to leave this pristine landscape the way we found it. That’s why every Antarctica Flight is carbon neutral. Inspired by their Antarctic experience, many of our guests go on to become environmental ambassadors.
For specific seat maps please contact the office.
Departing from Sydney Airport l Departures 26 Nov 2023 & 4 February 2024
Depart: 8:00am Return: 10:00pm
Your Antarctica flight will depart and return to the Qantas Domestic Terminal at Sydney Airport. Check in is at least 1 hour prior to the departure of your flight.
Flight times should be used as a guide only and are subject to change. Confirmation of exact times will be provided with your final documentation.
Departing from Melbourne Airport l Departures 19 Nov 2023 & 31 December 2023
Depart: 5:30pm Return: 7:00am
Your Antarctica flight will depart and return to the Qantas Domestic Terminal at Melbourne Airport. Check in is at least 1 hour prior to the departure of your flight.
Flight times should be used as a guide only and are subject to change. Confirmation of exact times will be provided with your final documentation.
Departing from Brisbane Airport l Departures 31 Dec 2023 & 11 Feb 2024
Depart: 5:30pm Return: 7:00am
Your Antarctica flight will depart and return to the Qantas Domestic Terminal at Melbourne Airport. Check in is at least 1 hour prior to the departure of your flight.
Flight times should be used as a guide only and are subject to change. Confirmation of exact times will be provided with your final documentation.
Departing from Perth l Departures 26 January 2024
Depart: 8:00am Return: 9:45pm
Your Antarctica flight will depart and return to the Qantas Domestic Terminal at Perth Airport. Check in is at least 1 hour prior to the departure of your flight.
Flight times should be used as a guide only and are subject to change. Confirmation of exact times will be provided with your final documentation.
Explorer Economy Class
Explorer Economy Class : Explorer seats do not have direct access to a window. Passengers are free to stand in the aisles and common areas to enjoy the views of Antarctica. Passengers will enjoy Qantas International service and award winning inflight entertainment system. These seats do not rotate.
Standard Economy Class
These are the four seats on each side of the aircraft in the Economy Class section over or near the wing, which can obstruct viewing. The window and the adjacent aisle seats will be exchanged at the halfway point of the journey. Each passenger will have a window seat or the seat next to a window seat for half of the flight and an aisle seat or adjacent for the other half of the flight.
Superior Economy Class
The rear Economy Class section is reserved for Superior Economy Class passengers. All seat rows are well clear of the wing for excellent viewing. Superior seats are the four seats on each side of the aircraft and will be exchanged at the halfway point of the journey. Each passenger will have a window seat or the seat next to a window seat for half of the flight and an aisle seat or adjacent for the other half of the flight.
Premium Economy Class
Qantas’ International Premium seats, with larger seats and seat pitch than Economy Class seats. Seats are located over the wing, which can obstruct viewing. Each passenger will have a window seat or the seat next to a window seat for half of the flight and an aisle seat or adjacent for the other half of the flight.
Business Class
Business seats are set at the leading edge of the plane’s wing, which means there will be a slight viewing obstruction. With full international business class service, all seats are either a window or aisle seat. Passengers will swap at the halfway point of the journey. With ample space between each seat, enjoy the room to spread out.
Business Class Deluxe
Admire aerial views of Antarctica in utmost comfort in Business Deluxe seats with full international business class service. All seats are either a window or aisle seat, and passengers will swap at the halfway point of the journey, which means everyone will have unobstructed views of Antarctica. With ample space between each seat, enjoy the room to spread out.