Stay connected in the sky
Whether you’d like to browse your emails, book a restaurant, or simply stay in touch with family and friends – you can enjoy fast and free access to the internet when flying on our Wi-Fi connected aircraft on selected flights around the world.
Highlights of our fast and free Wi-Fi offering include:
- streaming movies, music and more,
- access to social media,
- free access to news publications including The Australian Financial Review, The Australian and The Monthly, and
- real-time flight updates.
Your guide to inflight Wi-Fi
How to connect once onboard
Once onboard a Wi-Fi enabled aircraft, you can connect your own devices to our inflight Wi-Fi in three simple steps:
- Enable Flight Mode and select the 'Qantas Wi-Fi' network in your device settings once onboard.
- Follow the prompts on the 'Welcome onboard' screen to connect.
- Once you're connected, you're ready to access the internet and start exploring.
How Qantas Wi-Fi works
Our Wi-Fi connected aircraft are available on select domestic and international routes. These include Boeing 737-800, Airbus A220-300 and select A330-300 and A330-200s. Specially fitted with an antenna and several Wi-Fi hotspots, these aircraft can offer you fast, free internet access once the aircraft has reached a certain altitude.
Explore our Wi-Fi availability by region
Australian Domestic
Stay connected by accessing fast and free Wi-Fi throughout your whole flight when travelling on a Wi-Fi connected aircraft across Australia.
The Tasman
Stay connected by accessing fast and free Wi-Fi throughout your flight when travelling on a Wi-Fi connected aircraft between Australia and New Zealand.
Note: QF3 and QF4 on the Boeing 787 aircraft are currently not Wi-Fi connected.
Asia and the South Pacific
Stay connected when travelling between Australia and Asia, and Australia and the South Pacific on a Wi-Fi connected aircraft only when over Australian airspace. A varied connection may be available once outside of Australia, but it is not guaranteed.
International Wi-Fi expansion
As we welcome our new Wi-Fi enabled A321XLR, A350 and 787 aircraft, we’re working to bring you fast and free Wi-Fi for your full international journey. To make this happen, we’ve partned with Viasat to ensure clear connections to new satellites that can keep you connected everywhere in the air.
On the horizon
Leveraging Viasat satellite technology and retrofitting our existing A330-200s and A330-300s with Wi-Fi capability will allow us to offer fast and free Wi-Fi on flights to Asia.
Frequently asked questions
737-800, A220-300 and a selection of A330-300 and A330-200.
While these aircraft are Wi-Fi connected, it’s best to check if your upcoming flight has Wi-Fi in the Qantas app, as Wi-Fi availability varies based on aircraft and route, and coverage may be limited.
Yes, you can stream your favourite movies, TV shows, audiobooks or music while in the air.
Connecting to our Wi-Fi allows you to access the internet however data roaming is not permitted to be turned on. Please ensure you keep Flight Mode activated throughout the flight.
To ensure an enjoyable flight for everyone, voice and video calls aren't permitted. Please switch your device to silent.
Wi-Fi is available on QantasLink flights operated by A220-300 aircraft.
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Important information
Disclaimer: * All flights are subject to last minute aircraft changes.
Disclaimer: ^ Domestic and international Wi-Fi availability is subject to route, aircraft capability and satellite connection. All flights are subject to last minute aircraft changes which may affect Wi-Fi availability in different regions. Wi-Fi connected aircraft include the 737-800, A220-300 and a selection of A330-300 and A330-200. Non Wi-Fi connected aircraft include 787, A380, E190, Dash-8, F100, A319, A320 and a selection of A330-300 and A330-200.