Three airlines will begin offering flights connecting Malaysia and South Korea to various Indonesian destinations starting in August.
Batik Air Malaysia will launch four new routes from Kuala Lumpur, flying twice weekly to Surabaya, and four times a week to Lombok from August 1. Meanwhile, the daily services to Padang and Pekanbaru will commence on August 10, operated on a Boeing 737-800 with 150 seats.
Nisa Niscaya addressing the media in Jakarta
Super Air Jet will join the route expansion with a Kuala Lumpur-Banda Aceh service beginning August 3. The daily flight will be operated on an Airbus 320 aircraft, which carries up to 180 passengers.
Finally, Jeju Air will commence daily services from Incheon to Denpasar on October 27, serving up to 189 passengers per flight.
Sandiaga Uno, Indonesia’s minister of tourism and creative economy, expressed optimism that these new services will contribute greatly to Indonesia’s goal of boosting international arrivals to the country.
Speaking at the media briefing in Jakarta recently, Nisa Niscaya, senior advisor at the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, pointed out that the new air links are poised to drive a surge in tourism to Indonesia, with Bali set to benefit significantly from the growing South Korean market.
The routes will not only benefit Indonesia, but offer more options for Malaysia’s outbound travellers.
She highlighted the diverse appeal of Batik Air’s destinations, including Padang, which is a popular shopping destination for Malaysians, renowned for its embroidery.
Nia emphasised the crucial role of air connectivity in enhancing tourism for archipelagic countries like Indonesia, noting that approximately 70 per cent of foreign tourists arrive by air.
To capitalise on the benefits of these new routes, Nia stressed the importance of collaboration among the government, industry, and local communities to ensure sustainable growth and long-term success.
Three airlines will begin offering flights connecting Malaysia and South Korea to various Indonesian destinations starting in August.
Batik Air Malaysia will launch four new routes from Kuala Lumpur, flying twice weekly to Surabaya, and four times a week to Lombok from August 1. Meanwhile, the daily services to Padang and Pekanbaru will commence on August 10, operated on a Boeing 737-800 with 150 seats.
Super Air Jet will join the route expansion with a Kuala Lumpur-Banda Aceh service beginning August 3. The daily flight will be operated on an Airbus 320 aircraft, which carries up to 180 passengers.
Finally, Jeju Air will commence daily services from Incheon to Denpasar on October 27, serving up to 189 passengers per flight.
Sandiaga Uno, Indonesia’s minister of tourism and creative economy, expressed optimism that these new services will contribute greatly to Indonesia’s goal of boosting international arrivals to the country.
Speaking at the media briefing in Jakarta recently, Nisa Niscaya, senior advisor at the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, pointed out that the new air links are poised to drive a surge in tourism to Indonesia, with Bali set to benefit significantly from the growing South Korean market.
The routes will not only benefit Indonesia, but offer more options for Malaysia’s outbound travellers.
She highlighted the diverse appeal of Batik Air’s destinations, including Padang, which is a popular shopping destination for Malaysians, renowned for its embroidery.
Nia emphasised the crucial role of air connectivity in enhancing tourism for archipelagic countries like Indonesia, noting that approximately 70 per cent of foreign tourists arrive by air.
To capitalise on the benefits of these new routes, Nia stressed the importance of collaboration among the government, industry, and local communities to ensure sustainable growth and long-term success.