People pay big money to be on the 787 Dreamliner that flies the world’s most unusual journey with no destination
Published on Dec 11, 2025 at 8:51 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Dec 11, 2025 at 8:51 AM (UTC+4)
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Claire Reid
If you’re after a completely different travel experience for your next break, then how about hopping on board the 787 Dreamliner that goes on a truly magical 14-hour journey without landing at its destination?
Sounds pretty odd, right?
But the Dreamliner regularly books out in full despite tickets costing up to $7,999.
So, what’s special about the flight? Well, it’s all about what’s going on outside.
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The total journey takes up to 14 hours and offers exceptional views
The 787 Dreamliner is a chartered plane operated by Qantas.
It sets off from a handful of Australian locations, including Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, but it’s where it’s headed that’s important.
After boarding in Australia, the Dreamliner will take to the skies, and within about three hours, you’ll see the first sea ice and icebergs of Antarctica.
The plane will then spend around four hours flying over Antarctica, offering absolutely mind-blowing views of the stunning scenery.
The company behind the flights – the imaginatively named Antarctica Flights – has been operating since 1994 and has racked up more than 150 flights.
“Aboard a cruise ship, you would only touch the edge of the coast. Aboard our privately chartered plane, you will soar over a continent that escapes the boundaries of perception,” the company explains on its website.
Tickets for the epic trip start at $1,199 for Explorer Economy Class, and go all the way up to $7,999 Business Class Deluxe.
Included in the price are two full-service Qantas meals plus in-flight snacks, complimentary bar service, and an on-board entertainment system where you can tune into TV shows and movies, or maybe even watch a documentary about the Antarctic before you get to see it for yourself.
Tickets for the flights sell out fast, so the company recommends booking early if you fancy taking a trip.
And, you don’t need to worry about booking specific seats, because there’s a plan in place for that.
A clever seating plan on the 787 Dreamliner means everyone gets a good view
To ensure everyone gets a good view, the flights use a clever rotating seating system.
When boarding the plane, all passengers, except those with Explorer Economy Class tickets, are given two boarding passes.
At the mid-way point of the flight, an announcement will be made asking passengers to move to the seat listed on their second boarding pass.
This means passengers will spend half the flight in a window seat or next to one, depending on their class booking, and the other half in an adjacent aisle seat, giving everyone a chance to soak up the amazing scenery.
Passengers on Explorer Economy Class tickets stay in the same seat for the duration, but the company says there is still ample viewing on offer by simply walking to any available window space or exit zone.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
