Qantas cuts Sydney–Bengaluru — 8 August 2026
Qantas will end its non-stop Sydney–Bengaluru flight on 8 August 2026, affecting award bookings with a distance-band chart price increase. The last flight is on 8 August 2026, after which awards will be priced as one-stop flights.
Qantas has announced the end of its non-stop Sydney–Bengaluru flight, effective 8 August 2026. This route was the only non-stop flight from Australia to South India. The last flight will operate on 8 August 2026. The cancellation of this flight will impact award bookings, as the distance-band chart price for flights between South India and Australia will increase. Previously, the Sydney–Bengaluru route was the most convenient option for award bookers, but now they will have to opt for one-stop flights via Hong Kong, Singapore, or Colombo. Our take: Verify your travel dates before 8 August 2026, and after that, consider Cathay via HKG as the default oneworld routing for award bookings between South India and Australia. This change may affect the value of Qantas-linked credit cards, such as those offered by Indian banks, but the impact will depend on individual travel plans and preferences.