Trusted Choice
- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
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- Rated 4.5 Stars. Based on 3,581 service ratings over the past year
- Dedicated customer service team on hand to help
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About FlyPelican
FlyPelican, also known as Pelican Airlines, is an Australian regional airline based in Newcastle in New South Wales.
Regular scheduled passengers services are currently being operated between:
Newcastle-Canberra, Newcastle-Ballina (Byron Bay), Newcastle-Coffs Harbour, Newcastle-Dubbo, Canberra-Dubbo, Sydney-Mudgee and Newcastle-Sydney, we are also capable of carrying out air charter services anywhere within Australia. Our modern Twin Turbo Prop aircraft are capable of providing an efficient and seamless service to many airports within Australia. Available 24x7 and offering contracted and ad-hoc charter services, we can provide tailored transportation services for a diverse client base.
FlyPelican's main base is Newcastle Airport and the airline was established by former Aeropelican staff and it's aircraft.
The airline originally operated air charter services and began scheduled flights from 1st June 2015.
FlyPelican operate a fleet of 19 seater British Aerospace Jetstream 32 aircraft. All operations are conducted using multi-crew airline operating procedures and the aircraft is maintained in accordance with the strictest airline standards.
FlyPelican Baggage Allowance
Carry-on Baggage
Passengers are permitted 4kg of cabin baggage, which must fit within the dimensions of 32 x 20 x 18cm.
Checked Baggage
Pelican Saver or Pelican Flyer: 20kg
Pelican Corporate or Pelican Flexible: 23kg
FlyPelican Check-In Information
Online Check-In
Currently, this airline does not provide the option for online check-in.
Airport Check-In
Passengers must complete check-in at least 45 minutes before flying, as the check-in desk closes 30 minutes before departure.
FlyPelican Destinations
Australian Capital Territory
Canberra - Canberra Airport
New South Wales
Ballina - Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
Dubbo - Dubbo Airport
Mudgee - Mudgee Airport
Newcastle - Newcastle Airport
Sydney - Kingsford Smith Airport
Taree - Taree Airport
The Fleet
5 x British Aerospace Jetstream 32
Class Information
This airline operates all its services on the Jetstream 32 aircraft. This has the capacity for 19 passengers with spacious leather-chair seating and great amounts of legroom. Passengers are served by the highly-trained staff, who help deliver a great service during the flight.
Alternative Airlines to FlyPelican
Please click on the logos below to find out more about airlines that fly similar routes to FlyPelican:
FlyPelican Hub Airport
Newcastle Airport (New South Wales)
Newcastle Airport is an airport located north of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. In 2017, it was Australia’s 13th-busiest airport, with 1.25 million passengers in the year.
The airline also runs services for other airlines including Jetstar Airways, QantasLinl, Regional Express and Virgin Australia.
FlyPelican News
22nd March 2018
FlyPelican swoops into Adelaide from Newcastle
FlyPelican’s first flight between Newcastle(NTL) and Adelaide(ADL) commenced on 22 March. This direct service operates three times weekly with the Australian regional carrier’s Fokker 70 fleet. The route becomes FlyPelican’s fifth service from Newcastle, adding to its existing services to Sydney, Canberra, Dubbo and Ballina. There is no direct competition on this domestic city pair.
