Hree airlines launch direct flights to indonesia; korea-bali route included

Three Airlines Launch Direct Flights to Indonesia; Korea-Bali Route Included

Three airlines are scheduled to start direct flights to the most popular places of interest in Indonesia. They are Jeju Air, Batik Air Malaysia, and Super Air Jet.

The announcement was made in the presence of Nia Niscaya who is the Minister of Creative and Tourism’s Chief expert in the field of tourism and Creative Economy, during the hybrid edition of “The Weekly Brief with Sandi Uno” that was held on July 22 2024.

“These new flights will significantly improve accessibility to Indonesian cities,” Nia declared.

The three new routes are:

1. Jeju Air (Jeju – Denpasar)

Beginning on October 27, 2024 Korean carrier Jeju Air will offer flights from Incheon, Seoul, to Denpasar, Bali, seven days a week. The plane will have the capacity for 180 people for each flight.

This route offers easy connections for Korean residents from different cities, via Incheon, Seoul, the capital of South Korea, to Bali.

2. Batik Air (Kuala Lumpur – Various Indonesian Cities)

Batik Air Malaysia will launch flights from Kuala Lumpur to four destinations in Indonesia. Here are the specifics:

  • The flight will depart from Kuala Lumpur – Surabaya: From 1 August 2024 using Boeing 747-800 airplanes. The flights will be operated twice daily with the maximum capacity of 150 passengers for each flight.
  • Kuala Lumpur – Lombok: Beginning on August 1, 2024 using the same type of aircraft. Flights will run 4 times per week, with the capacity of 150 passengers on each flight.
  • Kuala Lumpur – Padang: Beginning on 10 August 2024 with seven flights per week and an maximum capacity of up to 150 people on each flight. “Padang is a popular shopping destination for Malaysians, known for its embroidery, songket (traditional fabric), mukena (prayer robe), and creative economy products,” Nia explained.
  • Kuala Lumpur – Pekanbaru: Beginning 10th August 2024 with seven flights per week and 150 passengers on each flight.

3. Super Air Jet

Super Air Jet will offer flights from Kuala Lumpur to Aceh, beginning on the 3rd of August 2024. Its Airbus 320 aircraft will operate seven times per week and have a capacities of up to 180 travelers on each flight.

Nia spoke about the attraction of Aceh to Malaysian travelers due to being home to Tsunami Museum. “The museum is a powerful tale, and the architecture is impressive. The tragedy of the tsunami is a reminder of the power of God,” Nia said.

She pointed out that air travel is responsible 70 percent of the foreign visitor arrivals to Indonesia. She was hopeful that these new routes to flights would dramatically boost foreign tourism which is the goal for 9.5 millions to 14.3 million visitors by 2024.

As of May 20, 2024 Indonesia has welcomed 5.24 million foreign visitors, which is 36.7 percent of the top possible range.

 

Source: https://en.tempo.co/read/1894802/three-airlines-launch-direct-flights-to-indonesia-korea-bali-route-included

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