By air
Fly straight
to the region.
Jetstar connects Sydney and Melbourne with Busselton Margaret River Airport (BQB). Choose the flight days that fit your stay, then arrange the onward journey.
| Route, both directions | Operating days | Flight numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL) ↔ Busselton (BQB) | Wednesday, Friday & Sunday | JQ900 to BQB · JQ901 to MEL |
| Sydney (SYD) ↔ Busselton (BQB) | Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 22 September–24 October 2026 | JQ898 to BQB · JQ899 to SYD |
Checked 19 September 2026. A dated planning guide through 24 October, not a year-round promise. Times and seasonal operating days can change; confirm both legs in Jetstar’s booking calendar.
Check dates with Jetstar ↗Sydney is returning to the timetable
The published JQ898 and JQ899 schedules show Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday services from 22 September 2026. This gives visitors a direct Sydney option alongside the Melbourne route.
Melbourne means Tullamarine
The direct route uses Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL). The airport’s current timetable lists Wednesday, Friday and Sunday services in both directions. Confirm your terminal, baggage allowance and arrival time on your booking.
A note on the schedule sources
The days above come from the airport’s current Melbourne timetable and the published JQ898/JQ899 flight schedules for Sydney. The airport’s homepage advertises the Sydney return from 21 September, while the dated flight schedules show the first service on 22 September. Older tourism summaries show different Sydney operating days. We could not independently read Jetstar’s live booking calendar during this check; use the airline link to confirm your exact dates.
Source: Airport timetable: Melbourne flights · Checked 19 September 2026
Source: Published Sydney–Busselton JQ898 schedule · Checked 19 September 2026
Source: Published Busselton–Sydney JQ899 schedule · Checked 19 September 2026
From BQB to your accommodation
Busselton Margaret River Airport is near Busselton; it is separate from Margaret River Airport near Margaret River town. Pre-book a hire car, driver or onward charter for your actual accommodation address. Match collection hours to your flight and arrange what happens if it is delayed.