Qantas Freight adds Singapore stop to expand cargo network

Qantas Freight has launched a new dedicated freighter service linking Sydney, Shanghai and Singapore, adding capacity and routing options across its Asia Pacific cargo network. The service commenced on 3 April 2026 with twice-weekly operations on a Sydney-Shanghai-Singapore-Sydney rotation.

The flights operate on Fridays and Sundays using Airbus A330 freighters, each offering more than 50 tonnes of cargo capacity. The addition of Singapore as a stop extends Qantas Freight’s existing Sydney-Shanghai freighter route and introduces a new connection point for cargo moving across regional and intercontinental markets.

This is the first time Qantas has deployed a dedicated freighter service into Singapore. The move builds on its existing belly hold cargo carried on passenger services and reflects demand for time-sensitive shipments across Asia and Australia.

Singapore’s position as a hub for cargo consolidation and transshipment is expected to support the new routing. Changi Airport continues to handle significant volumes of regional and long-haul cargo, linking Southeast Asia with major global trade lanes.

Lim Ching Kiat, Executive Vice President, Air Hub and Cargo Development, Changi Airport Group, said, “The decision by Qantas Group to expand its freighter operations to Singapore is timely, as we continue to see stronger air cargo demand in the Asia-Pacific and the region’s increasing importance as a key driver of global air cargo growth. The extended Singapore stop between Sydney and Shanghai will further cement Changi Airport’s role as a critical node facilitating air trade between Australia, China, Europe, and Southeast Asia.”

Qantas Freight said the new Singapore stop strengthens its presence in the region and provides additional routing flexibility for freight forwarders. The service is expected to support cargo segments including high-tech shipments and e-commerce flows moving between Australia, China and Southeast Asia.

Qantas Freight Executive Manager Igor Kwiatkowski said the new Singapore stop was a significant addition to the airline's Asia Pacific presence and freight network. "Singapore is one of the world's major cargo hubs and will play an important role in connecting shipments between Australia, China and Southeast Asia. The new stop gives freight forwarders greater routing options and flexibility, particularly for high-tech goods and e-commerce."