Link Airways SAAB 340 at Wollongong Airport

Service update  ·  May 2026

Link Airways has suspended all scheduled passenger services from Wollongong Airport.

Existing bookings: Link Airways will contact affected passengers directly and offer a full refund. You can also call 1300 851 269 or email reservations@linkairways.com

Link Airways announced on 7 May 2026 that it will suspend all scheduled passenger services from Wollongong Airport effective Wednesday 20 May 2026. Both the Melbourne and Brisbane routes are affected.

The airline cited increased fuel costs and reduced demand. Link Airways has stated it will monitor the market closely and look to return to Wollongong when conditions improve.

Shellharbour City Council expressed disappointment at the decision, describing the airport as a key economic asset for the Illawarra region, and confirmed it will continue working with airline partners toward the resumption of passenger services.

Key details
Suspension date Wednesday 20 May 2026
Final flight Sunday 18 May 2026
Routes affected Wollongong–Melbourne and Wollongong–Brisbane
Existing bookings Full refund offered — Link Airways will contact passengers directly
Phone 1300 851 269
The airport remains open

Wollongong Airport continues to operate normally for all non-airline activities. The terminal, runway and precinct facilities remain fully operational.

Open as usual

We will publish updates on this page as the situation develops. For further background on the economics behind this decision, read our analysis: Why does my regional flight cost so much?