TransNusa Launch High-Frequency, Twice-Daily Direct Flights Between Jakarta And Bangkok

TransNusa Strengthens ASEAN Footprint Via Strategic Partnerships

JAKARTA, Aug 6, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - TransNusa, the Asia-Pacific region's pioneering Premium Service Carrier, has officially commenced its highly anticipated direct scheduled service connecting Jakarta, Indonesia, and Bangkok, Thailand. The inaugural flights took off today, injecting vital new capacity into one of Southeast Asia's primary travel corridors with an unprecedented twice-daily flight schedule operating right from day one.

Datuk Bernard Francis, Group Chief Executive Officer of TransNusa, highlighted the strategic and economic importance of this event by saying, "Today's launch of the Jakarta-Bangkok route represents a strategic move to meet the growing demand for leisure and business travel to Thailand from Indonesia.

"By launching with twice-daily services, we aim to provide greater flexibility for our customers while further strengthening connectivity, trade, and regional tourism ties between our two countries," Datuk Bernard said, adding that the Jakarta-Bangkok route is historically one of the busiest in the region.

The new route marks a major milestone in TransNusa's rapid international expansion, adding to its established network of regional routes including Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Perth, and Guangzhou. Operating from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, the daily services are operated by the airline's modern fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft.

Redefining Regional Travel: Day-One High Frequency & Premium Comfort

Breaking away from standard industry practices that conservatively scale new international routes with three to four weekly flights, TransNusa is entering the Indonesian-Thai market with an aggressive twice-daily scheduled flight operation. The dual morning and afternoon schedules have been engineered to cater to corporate executives, digital nomads, and leisure tourists seeking absolute itinerary flexibility without forcing overnight layovers or long transits.

Strengthening ASEAN Foothold

In addition to introducing new practices, TransNusa Airlines also took a major step forward to boost air connectivity and tourism between Indonesia and Thailand by signing a milestone Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on August 4.  Datuk Francis signed the MoU alongside the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool. This strategic partnership was also commemorated at the Indonesia-Thailand Business Forum in the presence of H.E. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, underscoring its high-level economic and bilateral significance.

STRENGTHENING ASEAN FOOTPRINT… H.E. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand commemorating the MoU signing with Datuk Francis and Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool

Commenting on the collaboration, Datuk Bernard Francis stated that the partnership represents a strategic step toward strengthening air connectivity while fostering tourism growth between the two nations.

"Thailand remains one of the most popular destinations for Indonesian travellers, and we see significant opportunities to further enhance accessibility and travel convenience through our expanding flight network," Datuk Francis said.

"Through our collaboration with the TAT, we aim to introduce more promotional initiatives that encourage Indonesians to visit Thailand while delivering an easier, more comfortable, and more rewarding travel experience for our customers." He said, adding that TransNusa was also confident that this partnership will further strengthen connectivity on the Jakarta-Bangkok and Bali-Phuket routes, while creating greater growth opportunities for tourism sectors in both countries."

He added that the collaboration aligns with TransNusa's commitment to continuously expand its international connectivity and support the growth of the ASEAN tourism industry through partnerships that deliver meaningful benefits for travellers.

Internationally Recognized Growth and Operational Success

This launch follows a period of historic growth and critical acclaim for the carrier. In May 2026, TransNusa made history by winning the prestigious "Top Airlines by Absolute Passenger Growth - Southeast Asia" award at the Changi Airline Awards 2026. Organised by Changi Airport Group, this accolade marked TransNusa as the first Indonesian airline to receive international validation for registering the highest passenger growth rate within Southeast Asia after just 17 months of operations at Singapore Changi Airport.

In addition, last month, TransNusa TransNusa signed its first historic MoU with the Singapore Tourism Board, strengthening connectivity between Singapore and Indonesia.

Further bolstering its market confidence, TransNusa has successfully built a robust commercial ecosystem, growing to secure 19 international scheduled routes within two years of its 2024 brand relaunch. The carrier has repeatedly demonstrated high operational reliability across its expanding international footprint, recently scaling its prominent Bali-Perth route up to a record 21 times weekly flights due to surging traveller trust. In less than 16 months, TransNusa has become the second airline with the largest number of flights for this route.

Ticket Pricing Structures

To celebrate the route's launch, TransNusa is offering all-inclusive, one-way introductory fares starting from:

• Indonesian Rupiah: 2,999,000
• Thai Baht: 6,098.45
• United States Dollar: 167.54
• Singapore Dollar: 224.50
• Australian Dollar: 252.99

Complete Daily Flight Schedules (Effective Today)

The twice-daily rotation provides ideal morning and evening options for passengers travelling in both directions. The first scheduled flight, 8B 381, will depart the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta at 08.20 and arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok at 11:45 while the second flight, 8B 385, departs Jakarta at 16.30 and arrives at Bangkok at 19.55.

The return flights from Bangkok, 8B 382 and 8B 386, will depart the Suvarnabhumi Airport at 12.30 and 20.40 respectively, arriving at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta at 15.55 and 00.05, respectively.

About TransNusa

Founded in 2005, TransNusa is an Indonesian aviation pioneer that successfully repositioned itself as the world's first Premium Service Carrier in 2022. Headquartered in Jakarta, the airline bridges the gap between low-cost and full-service models by offering premium amenities, competitive pricing, and enhanced passenger comfort.

Operating a modern fleet consisting of Airbus A320 and COMAC ARJ21 aircraft, TransNusa provides a superior inflight experience featuring a generous 30-to-31-inch seat pitch for extra legroom. Passengers also benefit from customized travel options, including flexible, competitive checked baggage allowance tiers ranging from 15kg to 30kg.

The airline connects major domestic hubs in Indonesia with key international destinations across the Asia-Pacific region, including Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Perth, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Bangkok. TransNusa remains firmly committed to safe operating practices, extreme network efficiency, and driving regional tourism and economic growth.

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