Antarctica Scenic Flight
1 December 2024 & 16 February 2025
Welcome aboard the world's most unique day tour!
Antarctica in a day - No passport needed
Become one of the few to witness the desolate beauty of this untamed polar landscape. Aboard a privately chartered aircraft, you will experience unparalleled Antarctic viewing, with up to 4 hours over the white continent. With 19 different routes, no two flights are ever the same.
Antarctica Flights have been exploring Antarctica by air since 1994 - that's over 150 flights and almost 30 years of pioneering a land that remains almost entirely undiscovered. Aboard a cruise ship, you would only touch the edge of the coast, but aboard their privately chartered plane, you will soar over a continent that escapes the boundaries of perception.
Qantas 787 Dreamliner
We take to the skies over Antarctica aboard the 787 Dreamliner. We are afforded optimal views to the vast white wilderness thanks to windows 65% larger than any other vessel of its size. Its lower cabin altitude mitigates the discomfort passengers may sometimes experience during and after a long flight. USB charging ports and personal HD touchscreens are also available for all seating classes, for those moments in between iceberg spotting..
Where You Fly
Whilst you will be over the Antarctica Treaty area for around 4 hours, approximately 3 - 4 hours will be spent flying over the Antarctic continent.
In planning the route, considerable time is taken to select the most spectacular area of Antarctica within aircrafts range. The selected area will be chosen from 19 different flight plans, taking into account:
Maximum viewing potential from both sides of the aircraft
Maximum distance over Antarctica
Maximum variety in land mass scenery, including high mountains, glaciers, ice plateau and coastline
The best possibility for viewing should weather conditions be adverse
What To Expect
The flight provides a full day of Antarctic experience. The flight from Australia ranges between 9,500 – 10,500 kms round trip (approximately 12.5 hours) depending on your departure city. Expert Antarctic expeditioners are onboard to talk on the polar environment and its history while video screenings depict life on the ground.
Approximately three hours south of Australia, passengers will usually see the first scattered ice followed by dozens of icebergs and ice floes. You then cross the South Magnetic Pole where you will start to view the rugged mountainous topography of the Antarctic mainland.
Inclusions
Antarctic Expeditioners
Meet Antarctic explorers onboard and experience live crosses to research stations.
Antarctic Viewing
The ultimate birdseye over the continent with up to 4 hours of viewing that you will never forget.
Full Bar Service
Full bar service – toast your discovery with champagne, wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks.
Meal Service
Two full service Qantas meals plus in-flight snacks to keep you fuelled for the long day.
Explorer Kit
Take home your Explorer Kit with all the maps and stats you need to become an Antarctic expert.
Entertainment System
Watch Antarctic documentaries, movies or TV shows on the state of the art entertainment system.
Explorer Economy Class - $1,199
Explorer seats do not have direct access to a window. Passengers are free to stand in the aisles and common areas to enjoy the views of Antarctica. Passengers will enjoy Qantas International service and award winning inflight entertainment system. These seats do not rotate.
Standard Economy Class - $2,199
These are the four seats on each side of the aircraft in the Economy Class section over or near the wing, which can obstruct viewing. The window and the adjacent aisle seats will be exchanged at the halfway point of the journey. Each passenger will have a window seat or the seat next to a window seat for half of the flight and an aisle seat or adjacent for the other half of the flight.
Superior Economy Class - $3,199
The rear Economy Class section is reserved for Superior Economy Class passengers. All seat rows are well clear of the wing for excellent viewing. Superior seats are the four seats on each side of the aircraft and will be exchanged at the halfway point of the journey. Each passenger will have a window seat or the seat next to a window seat for half of the flight and an aisle seat or adjacent for the other half of the flight.
Premium Economy Class - $3,999
Qantas’ International Premium seats, with larger seats and seat pitch than Economy Class seats. Seats are located over the wing, which can obstruct viewing. Each passenger will have a window seat or the seat next to a window seat for half of the flight and an aisle seat or adjacent for the other half of the flight.
Business Class - $6,499
Business seats are set at the leading edge of the plane’s wing, which means there will be a slight viewing obstruction. With full international business class service, all seats are either a window or aisle seat. Passengers will swap at the halfway point of the journey. With ample space between each seat, enjoy the room to spread out.
Business Class Deluxe - $7,999
Admire aerial views of Antarctica in utmost comfort in Business Deluxe seats with full international business class service. All seats are either a window or aisle seat, and passengers will swap at the halfway point of the journey, which means everyone will have unobstructed views of Antarctica. With ample space between each seat, enjoy the room to spread out.
EVERY ANTARCTICA FLIGHT IS CARBON NEUTRAL TO PROTECT THE PRISTINE LANDCAPES
Departing Brisbane Airport
Check in 6:30am Depart: 7:30am Return: 10:15pm
Your Antarctica flight will depart and return to Brisbane Domestic Airport. Check in is at least 1 hour prior to the departure of your flight.
Flight times should be used as a guide only and are subject to change. Confirmation of exact times will be provided with your final documentation.
Guests joining our flight from other Domestic or International ports, ensure you arrive at least two hours prior to the departure time mentioned above.