Korea-Indonesia Air Route Expands Further

Direct Flight Liberalization Between Six Regional Airports of Both Countries
7 New Weekly Flights Each from Korean Regions to Jakarta and Bali

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport agreed to significantly increase the number of international flights between South Korea and Indonesia during the Korea-Indonesia aviation talks held over two days starting from the 31st of last month in Batam, Indonesia.

The number of flights, which had been increased to 23 times per week in 2012, had been maintained until now. As a result of this meeting, flights between six regional airports in both countries have been liberalized. The six regional airports in Korea are Busan, Daegu, Cheongju, Jeju, Muan, and Yangyang. The six regional airports in Indonesia are Batam, Manado, Lombok, Yogyakarta, Balikpapan, and Kertajati.

The number of flights between Korean regional airports and Jakarta and Bali, which was previously 7 times per week each, will increase to a total of 28 times per week.

Until now, there were no direct routes between Korean regional airports and Indonesia, so passengers had to depart only from Incheon Airport, causing significant inconvenience. This is expected to be resolved, and it is anticipated to greatly help revitalize regional airports.

Additionally, the Bali route, which is so popular that it is difficult to purchase tickets during peak seasons, will allow unlimited flights through code-sharing between designated airlines of both countries, greatly expanding consumer choice.

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