Business · Indonesia · 11 hrs ago
AirBorneo launches three-times-weekly Kuching–Jakarta flights
Malaysia’s AirBorneo has launched flights between Kuching and Jakarta after its first flight arrived in Jakarta on November 13.
The route links Sarawak’s capital with Indonesia’s largest city and is the airline’s new service to Indonesia.
Flights use Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 162 seats and run three times a week, on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays.
The service is scheduled to operate until March 26, 2027, during the 2026 winter season.
Indonesian officials say the link could support travel and cooperation in tourism, trade, investment, education and health care.
AirBorneo is expected to maintain safety, reliable operations and service quality while the Indonesian government remains open to mutually beneficial air links.
AirBorneo has launched a Kuching–Jakarta–Kuching route, its first service to Indonesia.
The route operates three times a week, on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays.
The service uses Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 162 seats.
It is scheduled to run from 13 November 2026 to 26 March 2027 during the Winter 2026 period.
Indonesian officials say the route could strengthen ties and create opportunities in tourism, trade, investment, education and health services.
- Who
- Malaysian airline AirBorneo launched the service.
- What
- A new Kuching–Jakarta–Kuching flight route operating three times a week.
- When
- The inaugural flight ceremony took place on 13 November 2026. The service is scheduled through 26 March 2027.
- Where
- Between Kuching, Malaysia, and Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Why
- The route is intended to improve air links between Indonesia and Malaysia and support travel, tourism and economic activity.
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AirBorneo held the inaugural-flight ceremony at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
The Kuching–Jakarta service is scheduled to operate during the Winter 2026 period.
- Route
- Kuching–Jakarta–Kuching
- Frequency
- Three flights a week: Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737-800
- Capacity
- 162 seats
- Service period
- 13 November 2026 to 26 March 2027
What people are saying
Air connectivity is not only about connecting two cities, but also bringing people closer, expanding economic opportunities, and strengthening the bonds of friendship between Indonesia and Malaysia.
We welcome AirBorneo's presence in Indonesia and hope this service can develop sustainably while prioritising safety, security, and service quality.