Jeju Air, Batik Air Malaysia, and Super Air Jet are set to launch direct flights to popular tourist destinations in Indonesia, according to reporting from Tempo.
This news was announced by Nia Niscaya, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy’s Main Expert in Tourism and Creative Economy, during a hybrid edition of “The Weekly Brief with Sandi Uno” held on Monday (22/7/24.)
“These new flights will significantly improve accessibility to Indonesian cities,” Nia said.
Tempo reports that the three new flight routes are:
Jeju Air (Jeju to Denpasar)
Starting October 27, 2024, Korean airline Jeju Air will offer flights from Incheon, Seoul, to Denpasar, Bali, seven times a week. The aircraft will have a capacity of 180 passengers per flight.
This route provides easy connections for Korean citizens from various cities via Incheon, Seoul to Bali.
Batik Air (Kuala Lumpur to Various Indonesian Cities)
Batik Air Malaysia will launch flights from Kuala Lumpur to four destinations in Indonesia: Kuala Lumpur to Surabaya, starting August 1, 2024, with Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Flights will operate twice daily with a capacity of 150 passengers per flight.
Kuala Lumpur to Lombok, starting August 1, 2024, with the same aircraft type. Flights will operate four times a week with a capacity of 150 passengers per flight.
Kuala Lumpur to Padang, starting August 10, 2024, with seven flights a week and a capacity of 150 passengers per flight. “Padang is a popular shopping destination for Malaysians, known for its embroidery, songket (traditional fabric), mukena (prayer robes), and creative economy products,” Nia said.
Kuala Lumpur to Pekanbaru, starting August 10, 2024, with seven flights a week and a capacity of 150 passengers per flight.
Super Air Jet
Super Air Jet will offer flights from Kuala Lumpur to Aceh, starting August 3, 2024. The Airbus 320 aircraft will operate seven times a week with a capacity of 180 passengers per flight.
Nia said that air travel accounts for 70-percent of foreign tourist arrivals in Indonesia. She hoped these new flight routes would significantly increase foreign tourist visits, with a target of 9.5 million to 14.3 million visitors for 2024. As of May 2024, Indonesia has received 5.24 million foreign tourists, or 36.7-percent of the highest target range.
Source: Tempo
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