Record results for airport after introduction of international services

THE final quarter of 2025 delivered Newcastle Airport’s highest ever passenger results for any quarter.

A total of 340,778 passengers travelled through the terminal in October, November and December, ending a successful year for the airport which included the completion of the expanded terminal and new direct flights to Bali, Perth and Hobart.

December alone saw 111,007 passengers, with the Airport on track to achieve 1.334 million passengers by the end of FY26, a record number for the airport and Hunter region.

This milestone comes as international services expand.

Direct flights to Bali have launched successfully and, from 29 March 2026, passengers will be able to travel from Newcastle to Singapore via Bali, a critical connection to one of Asia’s most important hubs.

Newcastle Airport CEO Linc Horton said the results reflect both strong demand and the confidence of travellers in the region.

“In a case of ‘build it and they will come’, the Hunter is proving that the new terminal and greater connectivity is exactly what the region ordered,” Mr Horton said.

“Passenger demand continues to exceed expectations and this record quarter highlights the Hunter’s readiness for more direct international services.”

Business Hunter CEO Bob Hawes, who has recently travelled on both the Bali and Perth services, said he has seen first-hand how Newcastle Airport is “redefining regional air travel”.

“These connections make it easier for local businesses to access new and existing markets and for our community to explore the world from their own backyard,” Mr Hawes said.

“The growth we’re seeing is exactly what the region needs, and the growing passenger numbers through Newcastle Airport has a benefit to local businesses that are active in and service the precinct.

“The growth and development ambitions of the airport are backed by stakeholders across the region and the passenger statistics only add to the confidence we all have for the future.”