Qantas unveils a new direct route to France ahead of the 2024 Olympics

From 12 July 2024the airline Qantas inaugurated a new direct link between Paris and PerthThe new Olympic Games which will take place that summer. This flight, which will mark Qantas' return to the French capital after nearly 20 years old of absence, meets a growing demand for this popular destination and is part of a drive to expand the network of non-stop flights to the UK. Europe.

From 12 July 2024the airline Qantas will launch a direct service between Paris and Perth, in response to growing demand for this destination, which has been revitalised by the Olympic Games. This flight will mark the return of the Australian airline to the French capital after almost 20 years old of absence, filling a gap for travellers wishing to link Australia to Europe.

A promising service for travellers

The first flight, departing on 12 July 2024This will enable the airport to be served from Paris Charles de Gaulle at the rate of four times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) during the period of the Olympic Games until mid-August, before switching to three weekly flights. With this launch, Qantas aims to meet strong demand, stimulated by the excitement generated by this international event. Vanesse Hudson, CEO of Qantas, highlighted the growing popularity of direct flights to Europe, with Paris at the top of the list of most popular destinations.

Details of flights and aircraft configuration

The service between Perth and Paris will be operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamlinera modern aircraft configured to accommodate 236 passengers. Its cabin includes 42 seats in business class, 28 seats in Premium Economy and 166 economy class seatsThe flights have been carefully planned to maximise the efficiency of the journey. The flight schedules have been carefully planned to maximise route efficiency. Flight QF33 will depart Sydney at 13h55 and will arrive in Perth at 17h00flight QF34 will leave Paris at 9h55 landing in Perth at 8h30

Impressive distances to cover

Passengers preparing to travel between Perth and Paris will have to cross a distance of approximately 14,257 kilometreswhich corresponds to approximately 8,863 miles. The direct flight time is estimated at 17 hours and 20 minutes westwards and 16 hours and 35 minutes eastbound. This direct route represents a significant reduction in journey time, of more than two hours compared with previous routes, offering significant time savings for both business and leisure travellers.

The prospects of a return to Paris

It is important to remember that Qantas has not operated any direct flights to Paris since 1998The last direct link was interrupted in 2004. The return to Paris not only marks an evolution in travel choices for Australians, but also reinvigorates the link between these two major metropolises. Flights to the French capital had been suspended under a code-share agreement with Air France, a partnership that lasted until the early 2000s.

A significant economic and tourism impact

The resumption of flights between Perth and Paris is eagerly awaited by players in the tourism sector, particularly in the hotel and restaurant business, but also by local businesses who will benefit from increased air connectivity. Johnson is aware of the growing interest of Australians in this European destination, and is expecting high load factors on these new routes. Passengers travelling to Europe will also be able to connect easily through Qantas' extensive domestic network, which includes more than 65 destinations in Australiaas well as options to New Zealand.

For future travellers planning to discover Australia, it is advisable to complete an eVisitor Australia application to make it easier to enter the country and take full advantage of this new travel opportunity.

Comparison of new Qantas routes to Paris