Here at The Bali Sun, we are not only passionate about travel on the Island of the Gods but all around Indonesia.
Over the last 12 months, there has been a massive drive from the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism better to connect Bali with other top tourism destinations nationwide, and honestly, we’re here for it!
There is nothing we love more than planning adventures all around the archipelago. From Sumba to Sumatra, from Bali to Labuan Bajo, there is so much to explore, and with Indonesia becoming increasingly well-connected by air, by sea, and overland, there is no excuse not to explore more. Every trip to Indonesia needs to be a multi-stop adventure!
Creating a multi-stop vacation in Indonesia has just become even easier. Bali is the best starting point for any trip to Indonesia, and, as the country’s flagship destination, it has so much to offer tourists, travellers, and holidaymakers.
Over the last year, leaders in Bali and East Java have been working to establish better connections between the two provinces to make it easier for tourists to explore these incredible regions with ease.
It is now possible to fly between Bali and East Java with Wings Air. The new service connects Denpasar with Jember in East Java. The flight enables Bali tourists to hop over to Java in just a matter of minutes and land just 100km from bucket list destinations like Mount Ijen.
The Denpasar-Jember route is scheduled to operate three times a week, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This initial frequency is deemed sufficient to meet market demand and opens up opportunities for additional services in the future.
Speaking to a reporter, the General Manager of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Ahmad Syaugi Shahab, shared that the new route not only expands air connectivity between Bali and East Java as regions but is a game-changer, particularly for Jember, which has previously lacked direct connections.
Shahab explained, “This route opens new access for public mobility and supports economic growth between the regions.”
Bali Airport’s domestic flight network continues to expand alongside international connectivity. Ngurah Rai Airport currently serves direct flights to 59 destinations via 51 airlines.
Shahab told reporters, “The opening of this new route is part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening national air connectivity and encouraging the growth of the tourism industry and the regional economy.”
He concluded, “Each new route added not only expands the flight network available to the public but also strengthens Bali’s position as a leading destination that remains in high demand. We are committed to continuously improving Bali’s accessibility to various regions in Indonesia by supporting route expansion and airport service development.”
Speaking, Danang Mandala Prihantoro, Corporate Communications Strategist of Wings Air, told reporters, “The opening of this route marks the presence of Jember as a new destination that is increasingly easily accessible for local residents, domestic and international tourists who have been flying via Bali.”
The route not only serves as a gateway for travelers from East Java to explore Bali and all the top destinations westward of the province, like Lombok and Labuan Bajo, but also opens up destinations like Jember, Lumajang, Bondowoso, Probolinggo, and Situbondo to domestic travelers from Bali and international tourists seeking to explore all that East Java has to offer.
The service will depart from Denpasar every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11.40 am, landing in Jember (JBB) at 12 pm.
The return service will depart Jember at 1 pm, landing in Denpasar at 3.20 pm every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Alternative ways of reaching East Java include taking the ferry from Gilimanuk to Banyuwangi.
Some tourists opt to fly from Denpasar to Yogjakarta and explore both Central Java and East Java before departing from Indonesia either through Bali Airport or hopping over to Jakarta for more options in direct international flights.
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