A holiday in New Caledonia just became a lot easier, with Qantas relaunching direct flights to the destination from this weekend (June 4).

Australians will be able to fly to Noumea from Brisbane in only 2 hours with the once-weekly flight from the June 4, and from Sydney in 2.5 hours three times per week from the June 5.

A fourth weekly Sydney – Noumea flight will commence on August 13 and all services will be operated by Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

The destination announced in March that it has dropped its quarantine requirements and reopened its borders and from May onwards, fully vaccinated Australians no longer need to perform a RAT or PCR test prior to travel.

A RAT test is still required 48 hours after arrival in New Caledonia, which can be done for free in pharmacies.

New Caledonia is an amazing archipelago and holiday destination thanks to its combination of unique Melanesian culture, exotic South Pacific charm, and cosmopolitan French chic.

Surrounded by the largest lagoon in the world, New Caledonia is famous for its variety of landscapes, cultures, activities, and unique biodiversity.

Qantas has served New Caledonia for 80 years, operating its first flight to Noumea in 1942.