Qantas to launch non-stop Sydney-London flights in February 2027

The airline will skip Singapore starting October 2027, reducing travel time between Australia and the UK.

By SafarSamachar Desk9 Nov 2026, 5:21 am IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Tickets for Qantas’ first non-stop Sydney-London flights are scheduled to go on sale in February 2027
2From October 2027, QF1 and QF2 will skip Singapore, cutting up to four hours from the trip between Australia and the UK
3Qantas has ordered 12 Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft for Project Sunrise
4Each A350-1000ULR carries 238 seats across four cabins
5A 20,000-litre fuel tank allows flights over 16,000 km and up to 22 hours airborne

Qantas is set to begin selling tickets for its first non-stop Sydney-London flights in February 2027. This marks a major milestone for the airline, which has been working on this route for decades.

Starting October 2027, the flights will no longer stop in Singapore, reducing the travel time between Australia and the UK by up to four hours.

The new aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000ULR, will be capable of flying over 16,000 kilometres and staying airborne for up to 22 hours. Each aircraft has 238 seats across four cabins. The first delivery of the A350-1000ULR is expected in April 2027.

The existing Sydney-London service via Singapore will continue as QF5 and QF6, while the flagship flight numbers will shift to the daily Project Sunrise service. Travelers booking flights between Sydney and London from October 2027 should note that QF1 and QF2 will no longer stop in Singapore. Those seeking a stopover should consider QF5 or QF6 instead.

What this means for travellers

Indian travellers planning trips between Sydney and London from October 2027 should be aware that QF1 and QF2 will no longer stop in Singapore. For those who prefer a stopover, the existing service via Singapore is available as QF5 and QF6. The new non-stop flights will offer a time-saving option but may involve longer flight durations without breaks.

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