Bonza Launches Two New Routes from Tamworth, Australia

(02/05/23)  Bonza has launched flights between Melbourne (MEL) and Tamworth (TMW), Australia.

The airline will operate the new route with two flights per week on Tuesdays and Fridays, with one way fares starting from A$59 per person.

“The flights will create a significant link for all travellers including those on business trips, locals planning their next holiday and will create more opportunity to welcome additional tourism to our region from new markets,” said Tamworth Region Mayor Russell Webb. “We are very pleased to welcome a low-cost carrier like Bonza to the region – increasing our connectivity.”

Customers and guests onboard the historic flight were greeted by the local community including country music star and Bonza Local Legend Ashleigh Dallas.

Bonza Boeing 737 MAX 8

“This is the first time Melbourne Airport has had a direct link to Tamworth and these new flights will help connect families, friends, business, tourists and music lovers,” said Lorie Argus, Melbourne Airport CEO. “As Australia’s capital of culture, Melbourne shares a natural connection with the nation’s capital of country music, and we think this new route will strike the right chord with people looking to explore different parts of the country.”

Bonza will also launch flights between Tamworth and the Sunshine Coast (MCY) on Saturday, 6 May with one way fares from A$49 per person. The weekly service will increase to two flights per week from 14 May with Bonza taking off on Tuesdays and Fridays.

“We are thrilled to launch our first ever flight to Tamworth from our second base at Melbourne Tullamarine. From today, Aussies living in the New England region can take advantage of low-cost flights to Melbourne for their favourite sporting events, theatre shows and food adventures,” said Bonza CEO, Tim Jordan. “Melbournians can now explore Australia’s backyard with a country NSW experience including Australian Country Music Hall of Fame, the Big Golden Guitar, art galleries and museums. From Tamworth, travellers can take in the wide open spaces of the New England region including World-Heritage listed National Parks.”

Headlines: