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Getting to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands is about to be more seamless

From 1 May, QantasLink flights to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands will no longer include a stop in Port Hedland, making the journey simpler and faster.

Friday flights from Perth will now be direct to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. With a flight time of just over four hours, the new service cuts more than two hours from the journey compared with the previous Port Hedland stop.

The updated schedule will also make the journey easier for travellers from the east coast, thanks to later departures that allow for more convenient connections through Perth.

Flights will continue to include Christmas Island, creating even more opportunities for travellers to experience two remarkable Indian Ocean destinations in one trip.

Travellers with existing bookings will receive updated travel information via email. For any enquiries about your flight, please contact Qantas.

With a simpler and faster travel route, we look forward to welcoming more travellers to our island paradise!

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It is rare, in this day and age, to come upon a place so delightful in both looks and temperament that, on the very first sighting, one’s jaw does genuinely drop.

Georgia Rickard Australian Traveller

If going with the flow is how you roll, you will love the Cocos Keeling Islands. They have a small – very small – country town vibe. Your activities revolve around the exquisite lagoon whether they be snorkelling, diving, fishing, parasailing, or just relaxing under a coconut palm reading a book while inhaling the frangipani infused air

Steve Klein Curious Campers

Scuba diving at Cocos Keeling islands is nothing short of spectacular. Fabulous visibility, pristine coral reefs, abundant marine life and all the trappings of a tropical paradise without the flashy resorts. Yes, it is isolated and it takes some effort to get there, but this is more than offset by the quality of the diving, the friendly locals and the very laid back and relaxing ambience of the entire place. It is quirky, fun and a great place for a holiday. We will return and soon

Phillip Tubb Melbourne

Don’t miss this place. My wife and I recently spent a fantastic week on Cocos Keeling Islands. We took the opportunity to take the twice weekly ferry service from West Island to Direction Island... we loved it so much we came back for a second time.

Mike G Joondalup

Home Island is definitely quieter than West Island with religion a big part of daily life but the locals were so friendly and welcoming. It was so nice to be able to swim straight off the shore in amazing turquoise water while we cooked BBQs at sunset. Highly recommended!

Pete