New horizons for SilkAir

New horizons for SilkAir

SilkAir representatives touched down in Cairns Airport on Saturday, on the airlines’ first direct flight from Singapore.

The first flight was due at 10:25am, and was welcomed red carpet style with guests including Key State Government representatives and the Mayor of Cairns, Cr Bob Manning.

This new connectivity with Singapore provides a great boost for the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef destination, Cairns Airport chief executive officer, Kevin Brown stated.

“We are excited to be adding Cairns in our growing network and we look forward to connecting thrill-seeking leisure travellers with Australia’s adventure capital. This new route will also allow us to provide connectivity to travellers from Australia to Singapore and the rest of the world via our joint SilkAir-Singapore Airlines network of more than 90 destinations in 35 countries,” SilkAir’s chief executive, Leslie Thng said.

Flights from Singapore:

  • MI822, operates Monday to Thursday, departs Singapore 0140hrs, arrives Cairns 1150hrs (via Darwin).
  • MI828, operates Saturday, departs Singapore 0140hrs, arrives Cairns 1020hrs.

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