Qantas Freight has launched its first-ever dedicated freighter service into Singapore, marking a significant milestone for both the carrier and Changi Airport. The new twice‑weekly Sydney–Shanghai–Singapore–Sydney operation commenced on 03APR26. The flights depart every Friday and Sunday and are operated with an A330 freighter (A332P2F), which provides 50+ tons of cargo uplift per flight. This new service underscores Qantas’ growing commitment to Singapore as a key logistics hub in Asia, and strengthens connectivity across the Asia Pacific region. The Singapore stop builds on Qantas’ existing Sydney–Shanghai freighter services while adding fresh opportunities for shippers and freight forwarders through enhanced capacity, more routing options and schedule flexibility.
The addition of dedicated freighters also complements Qantas’ existing belly‑hold cargo capacity on scheduled passenger services and reflects rising demand for time‑sensitive air cargo across Asia, Australia, and beyond. With its strategic location and extensive global air cargo links, Singapore further consolidates its role as a major consolidation and transshipment hub for regional and intercontinental trade flows.
Lim Ching Kiat, Executive Vice President, Air Hub and Cargo Development, Changi Airport Group, commented: “The decision by Qantas Group to expand its freighter operations to Singapore is timely, as we continue to see stronger air cargo demand in Asia-Pacific and the region’s increasing importance as a key driver of global air cargo growth. The extended Singapore stop between Sydney-Shanghai will further cement Changi Airport’s role as a critical node facilitating air trade between Australia, China, Europe, and Southeast Asia.”
Igor Kwiatkowski, Qantas Freight Executive Manager, added: “Singapore is one of the world’s major cargo hubs and will play an important role in connecting shipments between Australia, China and Southeast Asia. The new stop gives freight forwarders greater routing options and flexibility, particularly for high-tech goods and e-commerce.”
