Qantas will double its direct service between Brisbane and Koror, Palau, to two return flights a week over the peak season, after signing a new agreement with the Federal Government to continue operating the Palau Paradise Express.

From December 2026, the Palau Paradise Express will operate twice weekly for the first time, giving travellers the option of a four-day trip to Palau.

The service, which Qantas launched with one weekly flight in December 2024, has opened up a new leisure market for Australians. Carrying more than 15,400 passengers since its commencement, the flights have quadrupled passenger traffic to Palau from Australia and Oceania from pre-COVID levels.

The second weekly service will operate from December 2026 to the end of March 2027, departing Brisbane on Wednesday and Saturday and returning from Koror on Thursday and Sunday.

The service will be operated by a Boeing 737-800, with a flight time to Koror of around six hours, and connections available across the Qantas domestic network.

Qantas CEO International, Cam Wallace, said the second weekly flight will make it easier than ever for Australians to experience Palau.

“Palau has been one of the standout destinations in our short-haul international network since 2024, and the extra service is a direct response to growing demand for these incredible islands. Two services a week give Australians more choice about how long they spend in Palau,” he said. “You can now fly out on a Wednesday, get four days on the reef and be home by Sunday.

“We’re proud to be working with the Federal Government and our partners in Palau to encourage more Australian visitors and continue to boost local tourism.”