Commencing 6 July 2015 – Regional Express (Rex) will operate 3 return flights each week day between Cairns and Townsville. Rex commenced weekend services between these cities on 3 January 2015 and from 6 July 2015 will increase the number of services from 2 to 34 flights per week.
Rex also inaugurated its direct service between Cairns and Mount Isa. The new service also provides a new direct link between Cairns and Mount Isa with 4 return flights each week.
The Cairns to Townsville services are estimated to delivery about $4 million in fare savings per year for the two communities in addition to providing better schedules more adapted to the needs of the business traveller.
Reservations for Cairns services to Mount Isa and Townsville can be made via rex.com.au, 13 17 13, or through your local travel agent