Explore the latest Jetstar Airways (JQ) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Jetstar Airways (JQ) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Jetstar Airways was founded in 2003. The company is headquartered in Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The main hubs of Jetstar Airways are Melbourne Airport, Sydney Airport. Secondary hubs are Auckland Airport, Brisbane Airport, Cairns Airport, Gold Coast Airport. The airline is also based at Adelaide Airport, Denpasar Airport, Perth Airport. Jetstar Airways operates domestic and international flights to 34 destinations. The company has a fleet of 68 airplanes.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEL to CMB | Melbourne to CMB | 10h 35m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| MEL to BKK | Melbourne to Bangkok | 9h 10m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| MEL to HKT | Melbourne to Phuket | 8h 50m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| MEL to SGN | Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City | 8h 35m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| MEL to SIN | Melbourne to Singapore | 8h 5m | 0 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyAirbus A320 A320-200 V.1 | 71-74 cm | 46 cm | 8 cm |
| EconomyAirbus A320 A320-200 V.2 | 71-74 cm | 46 cm | 8 cm |
All passengers may carry at least one carry-on bag and one small item on board at no extra charge. Hand luggage of no more than 7 kg is allowed for economy class passengers. Business class passengers are allowed a maximum of 14 kg hand baggage. A hand baggage item may not be larger than 56cm (height) x 36cm (width) x 23cm (depth). Checked-in baggage may not exceed 20 kg or 30 kg depending on the fare selected.
Jetstar Airways Baggage rulesInfants are defined as children under two years of age. Infants may fly without a seat on the plane, on the lap of an accompanying adult. If you wish, you can buy a seat for an infant at the infant fare. If one adult is traveling with two infants, one seat must be purchased for one infant, and the other may be held on the lap.
Jetstar Airways Infants policyYou can check in online (via the website or mobile application) or at the airport. Online check-in allows you to check in 1-48 hours before your flight departure for domestic flights and 2-48 hours for international flights. Check-in counters open two to three hours (depending on the flight) before departure, and close 25 to 40 minutes (depending on the flight) before departure.
Jetstar Airways Check-in rulesPassengers under the age of 12 may not travel on any flight unless they are accompanied by an appropriate companion passenger age 15 or older. Passengers 12 years of age and older may travel alone
Unaccompanied minors in Jetstar AirwaysFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Jetstar.
A main bag and small item total 7 kg. The main bag is 56 × 36 × 23 cm; the small item fits under the seat.
Two, with the main item no more than 10 kg. Purchase or eligible fare benefits are required, subject to routes and availability.
For travel before 2 February 2027, an infant under two has no separate cabin allowance.
They are weighed separately outside the allowance. Only eligible devices can enter the cabin.
Medication needs identifying labels and may need medical proof. Declare hypodermic needles.
One under-seat bag of 40 × 30 × 20 cm, up to 10 kg. This future rule does not apply to 2026 travel.
From 2 February 2027, Priority or an eligible bundle adds a 56 × 36 × 23 cm bag, with each item up to 10 kg, subject to availability.
No. Each sector follows its own departure-date rules.
Bookings made before 5 August 2026 for travel from 2 February 2027 receive Priority, with purchased extra 7 kg refunded. Groups are excluded.
No. GK retains the two-item 7 or 14 kg allowance, while JQ uses the new system from 2 February 2027.
Explore the latest Jetstar Airways (JQ) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Jetstar Airways (JQ) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Jetstar Airways was founded in 2003. The company is headquartered in Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The main hubs of Jetstar Airways are Melbourne Airport, Sydney Airport. Secondary hubs are Auckland Airport, Brisbane Airport, Cairns Airport, Gold Coast Airport. The airline is also based at Adelaide Airport, Denpasar Airport, Perth Airport. Jetstar Airways operates domestic and international flights to 34 destinations. The company has a fleet of 68 airplanes.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEL to CMB | Melbourne to CMB | 10h 35m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| MEL to BKK | Melbourne to Bangkok | 9h 10m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| MEL to HKT | Melbourne to Phuket | 8h 50m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| MEL to SGN | Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City | 8h 35m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| MEL to SIN | Melbourne to Singapore | 8h 5m | 0 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyAirbus A320 A320-200 V.1 | 71-74 cm | 46 cm | 8 cm |
| EconomyAirbus A320 A320-200 V.2 | 71-74 cm | 46 cm | 8 cm |
All passengers may carry at least one carry-on bag and one small item on board at no extra charge. Hand luggage of no more than 7 kg is allowed for economy class passengers. Business class passengers are allowed a maximum of 14 kg hand baggage. A hand baggage item may not be larger than 56cm (height) x 36cm (width) x 23cm (depth). Checked-in baggage may not exceed 20 kg or 30 kg depending on the fare selected.
Jetstar Airways Baggage rulesInfants are defined as children under two years of age. Infants may fly without a seat on the plane, on the lap of an accompanying adult. If you wish, you can buy a seat for an infant at the infant fare. If one adult is traveling with two infants, one seat must be purchased for one infant, and the other may be held on the lap.
Jetstar Airways Infants policyYou can check in online (via the website or mobile application) or at the airport. Online check-in allows you to check in 1-48 hours before your flight departure for domestic flights and 2-48 hours for international flights. Check-in counters open two to three hours (depending on the flight) before departure, and close 25 to 40 minutes (depending on the flight) before departure.
Jetstar Airways Check-in rulesPassengers under the age of 12 may not travel on any flight unless they are accompanied by an appropriate companion passenger age 15 or older. Passengers 12 years of age and older may travel alone
Unaccompanied minors in Jetstar AirwaysFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Jetstar.
A main bag and small item total 7 kg. The main bag is 56 × 36 × 23 cm; the small item fits under the seat.
Two, with the main item no more than 10 kg. Purchase or eligible fare benefits are required, subject to routes and availability.
For travel before 2 February 2027, an infant under two has no separate cabin allowance.
They are weighed separately outside the allowance. Only eligible devices can enter the cabin.
Medication needs identifying labels and may need medical proof. Declare hypodermic needles.
One under-seat bag of 40 × 30 × 20 cm, up to 10 kg. This future rule does not apply to 2026 travel.
From 2 February 2027, Priority or an eligible bundle adds a 56 × 36 × 23 cm bag, with each item up to 10 kg, subject to availability.
No. Each sector follows its own departure-date rules.
Bookings made before 5 August 2026 for travel from 2 February 2027 receive Priority, with purchased extra 7 kg refunded. Groups are excluded.
No. GK retains the two-item 7 or 14 kg allowance, while JQ uses the new system from 2 February 2027.