TransNusa has expanded its network with the launch of a new international route between Jakarta and Bangkok while also introducing Indonesia’s first direct scheduled flights between Bali and Wakatobi. The airline said ticket sales have started for the new services, which also include a new domestic route linking Bali with Waingapu.
The expansion strengthens connections between Indonesia and Thailand while improving access to some of Indonesia’s best known island destinations. Flights from Jakarta to Bangkok start from USD167.54, while fares from Bali to Wakatobi start from USD103.30 and Bali to Waingapu from USD75.36.
TransNusa said the Jakarta to Bangkok service forms part of its wider strategy to expand connectivity across Southeast Asia and meet growing travel demand between Indonesia and Thailand, two countries with strong tourism and business links.
The carrier also described the Bali to Wakatobi service as a historic milestone. According to the airline, it is the first airline in Indonesia and the world to plan, develop and launch a direct route between Bali and Wakatobi, home to the world’s second largest barrier reef and a destination known internationally for diving and marine tourism.
The new route follows another network first achieved by the airline in 2024, when it introduced a direct service between Bali and Manado, another destination popular with divers.
Datuk Bernard Francis, Group Chief Executive Officer of TransNusa, said the latest expansion would strengthen both the airline’s international and domestic network.
“Thailand is one of the region’s vital tourism hub. Hence, TransNusa’s scheduled flights will provide travellers with greater flexibility while supporting trade and tourism between the two countries,” said Datuk Bernard Francis, Group Chief Executive Officer.
He added: “The Jakarta to Bangkok route is one of the busiest and strongest international routes in the region, serving millions of travellers each year. By operating daily scheduled flights for this route, we aim to provide a more seamless connections for our passengers traveling across Southeast Asia and beyond.”
Datuk Bernard Francis also said the airline aims to improve accessibility across Southeast Asia by continuing to launch new routes and expand both its international and domestic operations.
Daily Bangkok flights and new domestic services
During the initial phase, TransNusa will operate two daily flights between Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Flight 8B 381 departs Jakarta at 08:20 and arrives in Bangkok at 11:45, while flight 8B 385 leaves at 16:30 and lands at 19:55. Return services depart Bangkok at 12:30 and 20:40, arriving back in Jakarta at 15:55 and 00:05 respectively.
The Bali to Wakatobi route will operate three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays. Flight 8B 5662 leaves I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport at 08:05 and arrives at Matahora Airport at 09:45. The return flight departs Wakatobi at 10:15 and reaches Bali at 11:55.
The new Bali to Waingapu service will operate four times each week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Flight 8B 5652 departs Bali at 08:05 and arrives at Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport at 09:35, while the return service leaves Waingapu at 10:25 and lands in Bali at 11:55.
Aircraft assigned to the new routes
TransNusa will operate its 174 seat Airbus A320 aircraft on the Jakarta to Bangkok route. Domestic services to Wakatobi and Waingapu will be flown using the 95 seat COMAC C909.
The latest expansion increases travel options for both leisure and business travellers while supporting tourism growth across Indonesia and strengthening regional connectivity between Southeast Asia’s major destinations.
