Virgin Australia VA988 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Virgin Australia flight VA988 from Brisbane to Sydney (BNE-SYD): Flight VA988 has safely landed at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) 22:11 (local time), about 9m early.
Fri, Oct 23
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 9m early
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
45
Arrival Gate
41
Baggage
D2
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VA988
VA988 Aircraft Details
Plane model info unavailable
Punctuality (Departure)
71
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
94
%
Late on average
1 minute
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Seat Information
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Legroom
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Seat width
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Reclining Angle
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Seat layout example
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Flight History for VA988
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Fri, Oct 16 | Brisbane (BNE) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 20:30 | 22:41 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Brisbane (BNE) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 20:01 | 22:23 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Brisbane (BNE) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 20:21 | 22:35 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Brisbane (BNE) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 19:54 | 22:09 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Brisbane (BNE) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 20:27 | 22:40 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Brisbane (BNE) | Sydney (SYD) | B38M | 20:02 | 22:20 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Brisbane (BNE) | Sydney (SYD) | 738 | 19:54 | 22:11 | Arrived |
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VA988 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VA988 is 71% (Late on average 21 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 94% (Late on average 1 minute).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
71
%
Late on average
21 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
71
%
30 mins late
29
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
94
%
Late on average
1 minute
Early
47
%
On time
47
%
30 mins late
6
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight va988?
Flight va988 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 22:11 (updated Oct 24, 2026).Is flight va988 on time today?
Flight va988 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 22:11; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight va988 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight va988 is scheduled to depart at 19:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 19:54, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 24, 2026).When is flight va988 scheduled to arrive?
Flight va988 is scheduled to arrive at 22:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 22:11. Status is Arrived as of Oct 24, 2026.What is the gate information for flight va988?
For flight va988, the departure terminal is D and the boarding gate is 45. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What is the baggage carousel number for flight va988?
After arrival, baggage for flight va988 is expected at carousel D2 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight va988 fly?
Flight va988 is operated by Virgin Australia from Brisbane (BNE) to Sydney (SYD). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 35 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight va988?
Track flight va988 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight va988 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If va988 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 24, 2026). Contact Virgin Australia or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight va988 departed from Brisbane?
Flight va988 has already left Brisbane and completed its journey. Departure was 19:54; actual arrival 22:11.
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