How to board and disembark your flight

This article provides information on boarding and disembarking an aircraft for Jetstar flights in Australia and New Zealand. Note. This process may differ at times due to operational requirements.

If you require any help with boarding or disembarking, see Specific assistance.

Important: If you are unable to use the aircraft stairs you must notify us when you book as the Passenger Assistive Device (mechanical high lift) has limited availability for each flight. See Contact us.

Boarding and disembarking methods

Tarmac and aircraft stairs or ramp:

Jetstar passengers should generally expect to board and disembark the aircraft via the tarmac and aircraft stairs or ramp. See below for examples:

Aerobridge:

Some airports may require you to board or disembark via an aerobridge (an enclosed bridge that connects the airport terminal with the aircraft) or a combination of aerobridge and tarmac and stairs.

See below for examples of an aerobridge from inside and outside:

Airports that may use an aerobridge

Note. All international Jetstar Airways (JQ) flights may use an aerobridge.