Nauru Airlines has announced direct flights from Brisbane and Palau commencing May 21, 2024, opening a new non-stop air route between Australia to Palau.

The Nauru Airlines service will be marketed as the ‘Palau Paradise Express’. 

The six-hour flight will be operated by 737-700 and 737-800 aircraft and will depart Brisbane on Tuesdays at 11.30 pm, arriving at Palau International Airport on the main island of Babeldaob at 4:30 am. Southbound flights will depart Palau on Wednesdays at 10:30 pm, arriving in Brisbane at 05:30 am.

Palau attracts visitors from around the world, to date most come from the northern hemisphere including USA/Canada, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and China. Direct air access to Palau from Australia opens new opportunities to develop sustainable tourism.

Both this new route the ‘Palau Paradise Express’ and Nauru Airlines ‘Australia-North Pacific Connector’ (island hopper) introduced last November from Brisbane via Nauru, Tarawa, Majuro and Pohnpei to Palau, provide essential air links connecting northern and central Pacific countries to Australia, Asia and Fiji.

The expansion of Nauru Airlines’ services to Palau is part of the airline’s commitment to provide essential air links to the Pacific region to support the sustainable development of island economies, through the promotion of tourism, trade and commerce. 

Both services are enabled by the Australia-Pacific Partnerships for Aviation Program, an Australian Government initiative, partnering in the Pacific for a safer, more resilient and sustainable aviation sector, improving people-to-people links and supporting economic growth.

“We are extremely excited to introduce an air route directly linking Palau and Australia, opening new opportunities for tourism, cargo and commerce,” said Brett Gebers, CEO of Nauru Airlines.

“Our Palau Paradise Express service now offers travellers from Australia and the region a more efficient way to reach Palau with streamlined connections from most major capitals,” he said.

The Republic of Palau, 1,500 kilometres to the east of the Philippines, is an archipelago comprised of approximately 300 islands with a total land area of 458 square kilometres. The country's resident population of approximately 18,000 people live on nine of the islands. The capital of Palau is Melekeok, located on Babeldoab, the largest island.

Due to Palau’s longstanding commitment to marine biodiversity and conservation, the country attracts visitors from around the world who seek to explore its pristine waters and to experience its unparalleled marine life. Strengthening the tourism sector in Palau will support economic growth while maintaining the pristine marine and land environments and ecosystems.

“Naming our service the Palau Paradise Express really says it all,” said James Blake, Commercial Manager for Nauru Airlines.

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“Palau is a spectacular destination for divers, hikers, birdwatchers, nature lovers, those who love fishing or who simply want to disconnect and visit a place few have been. The incredible geography and environment offer unique eco-tourism experiences, some of the best scuba diving waters in the world, significant World War II history, and fascinating cultural and culinary delights,” he said.

“Direct air access to Palau from Australia opens so many opportunities to develop sustainable tourism and we are thrilled to play a supporting role in helping that effort,” he added.

Accommodation in Palau ranges from budget accommodation and motels to well-equipped four-star resorts, to live-aboard diving vessels, luxury yachts and five-star international standard luxury resorts.

The additional service will provide greater connectivity options for visitors to the Pacific through Asia, Australia and Fiji. The expansion of Nauru Airlines’ services to Palau is part of the airline’s commitment to provide essential air links to the Pacific region to support the sustainable development of island economies, through the promotion of tourism, trade and commerce.

Travellers can book at nauruair.com and can gain travel tips from Nauru Airlines’ own travel consultants available on 1300 726 822. Tickets are also available from most travel agencies.