Singapore Airlines will bolster its services to Brisbane from 16 June 2025 when it adds three new weekly flights. The capacity boost will increase SIA’s total weekly frequency on the Brisbane route from 25 to 28 flights – or four daily services. The upgauge comes in response to strong demand for international travel, particularly during recent peak periods, the airline said.
Louis Arul, Singapore Airlines Regional Vice President South West Pacific, commented on the expansion: “Travel demand has been strong as Brisbane continues to grow as a major gateway and Queensland gains significance as a global destination for business and leisure.
Gert-Jan de Graaff, CEO of Brisbane Airport welcomed the boost in flight capacity. “This is a milestone announcement delivering four services per day, every day, marking the end of a long five-year recovery on this critical route for Queensland.”
“The Singapore to Brisbane connection is our second busiest international route, bringing a constant flow of tourists from across Asia and Europe to Queensland. Last year, more than half of all visitors from India to Brisbane travelled via Singapore Airlines.”
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Andrew Powell, Minister for the Environment and Tourism, Minister for Science and Innovation echoed his support of the capacity expansion, highlighting the benefits it will bring to Queensland’s tourism industry and Brisbane travellers.
“We are thrilled that our investment via the Attracting Aviation Investment Fund is returning these dividends,” Minister Powell said.
“This means more international visitors coming to our great state, and greater choice for Queenslanders heading offshore.
The announcement follows SIA’s re-introduction of its fourth frequency on four days of the week in August 2024. The service was implemented months ahead of schedule, reflecting robust demand for travel from Queenslanders and the successful efforts of Tourism and Events Queensland in driving tourism to the Australian state.
The additional services will operate on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from Brisbane to Singapore, commencing 16 June 2025.
SQ265 will depart Singapore Changi Airport at 07:10 local time and arrive in Brisbane at 16:45.
SQ266, will depart Brisbane at 18:10 and arrive in Singapore Changi Airport at 00:10 the next morning.
Meanwhile, Singapore Airlines has renewed its title sponsorship of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix for another four years, continuing its long-standing partnership with one of the most anticipated events in the F1 calendar. The airline has been the title sponsor of the event for 11 years, beginning with the 2014 edition of this iconic race.
This latest extension will cover the event, which will continue to be called the FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX, from this year’s race, which is scheduled for 3 to 5 October 2025 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, through to the 2028 edition.
