Qantas confirms seasonal flights between Albury and Adelaide will be made year-round route

The flight route was launched in July as a seasonal option over winter but was so popular the carrier announced on Monday it would run it twice per week year-round.

Flights will continue to operate on Friday and Sunday. From October 30, services on both days will depart Adelaide at 10.40am and arrive in Albury two hours later at 1.10pm.

The return service leaves Albury at 1.45pm and lands in Adelaide at 3.30pm.

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QantasLink chief executive John Gissing said the growing demand had given the airline confidence to extend.

"These additional flights mean customers from the Border region will have easier access to Adelaide and its surrounds over the warmer months, whether they're travelling to see family and friends or going on holiday," he said.

"We've also seen growing demand from South Australians looking to explore Albury-Wodonga and the high country and Riverina regions, which we think will continue to grow.

"Over the past few years, we've added three new routes connecting the Albury-Wodonga community to Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide, providing better and quicker access to capital cities and onto our extensive domestic and international networks.

"We're proud to be supporting Albury-Wodonga, helping to boost the local economy and connect communities."

Albury mayor Kylie King welcomed the announcement with her city now having yearly access to four capital cities.

"Our community have been eagerly awaiting improved connectivity with South Australia, so it's amazing news to know we can now make the quick hop over all year round," she said.

"The flights will also bring a whole new group of travellers across, giving them the opportunity to experience everything Albury-Wodonga and our surrounding regions have to offer.

"The year-round service to Adelaide also enhances Albury's connectivity and strengthens our reputation as a preferred business events and conference location."

Fares on the route start at $254 one-way.

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