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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

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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.