THE SKETCHIEST AIRLINE IN AUSTRALIA

YAF Discord:   / discord   SmartLynx Australia, formally known as SkyTrans, is an Australian regional and charter airline based in Cairns. They commenced operations in 1993 and now primarily serve the Torres Strait Island region in Far North Queensland. As of December 2025, they are now the only airline to operate out of Sydney Airport’s Terminal 3 outside of the Qantas Group. They Currently operate a fleet consisting of Cessna 208Bs (6), DHC-8 100s (5), DHC-8 200s (3), DHC-8 300s (2), Airbus A319s (2).   Filmed on 2 Nov 2025, SmartLynx Airlines - QN86 Proserpine Whitsunday Coast (PPP) – Cairns (CNS) Flight time: 1h 14m VH-QQF, DHC-8 100, 40 Years Old Seat: 1D © Young Aussie Flyer 2026