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Lion Air Introduces Non-Stop New Route: Medan – Balikpapan
#DiIndonesiaAja: Supports IKN Development, Connecting Fasting Religious Spot and Full Meaning Homecoming Tradition
M E D A N, March 24, 2024- Lion Air announced the launch of the most anticipated new route, Medan - Balikpapan, starting April 1, 2024. This launch is part of Lion Air’s commitment to improve connectivity between regions in Indonesia, support the development of Ibu Kota Negara (IKN) and facilitate travel needs for people, tourists and business people.
Advantage of Medan - Balikpapan Route
The flight will be operated using the modern generation Boeing 737-800NG jet aircraft that offers 189 economy class seats and a Boeing 737-900ER with 215 economy class seats. Non-stop flights daily from Kualanamu International Airport in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra (KNO), to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan (BPN).
Route | Flight No. | Departure | Arrival |
Kualanamu (KNO) – Balikpapan (BPN) | JT-952 | 06.30 WIB | 09.00 WITA |
Balikpapan (BPN) – Kualanamu (KNO) | JT-953 | 16.40 WITA | 19.00 WIB |
Connecting West and Central Indonesia. Facilitate passengers from various cities in western Indonesia to choose Kualanamu as a transit point, then continue to travel to Balikpapan and beyond, connecting two large islands and strengthening inter-regional peace.
Exploration Opportunities. From Balikpapan, passengers can explore further to various destinations in central and eastern Indonesia, including Berau, Tanjung Selor, West Kutai, Malinau, Tarakanu, Makassar, Manado, Kendari, Palu, Jayapura, Biak, Sorong, Timika and Merauke, opening up opportunities to explore the beauty and diversity of Indonesia.
Religious Tourism on Fasting Month. Offer opportunities for passengers to explore Indonesian religious tourist destinations, coinciding with fasting moments, providing valuable spiritual dimensions on the way.
Comfortable Eid. Easily and enjoy the travel of Lebaran for the community, being part of a warm annual tradition. This route helps bring families together and enrich the young experience that connects individuals with cultural roots and families, realizing the tradition of cheerful and meaningful homecoming.
Enriching the Holiday Wishlist. Medan Route - Balikpapan is the latest list of Indonesian holiday destinations, inspiring more adventures #DiIndonesiaAja.
BookCabin: Fly More Saving, Back Bring Gifts
BookCabin, an app that makes it easier to book accommodation and check-in online, provides maximum ease and efficiency. More than that, various gifts are waiting to be taken home, namely 15 Samsung Galaxy S23, 25 iPad 10.9” 10th generation, 25 Garmin Vivoactive 5. The opportunity to win this prize is open through the draw program that takes place every month, starting from 1 February 2024 – 31 July 2024.
How to easily enjoy these various benefits, simply install the BookCabin app and register as a member. Any flight ticket transaction with a minimum value of Rp 100,000 will get one lottery ticket. Get an extra lottery number by checking in online via BookCabin app. Information about the winner will be announced directly through the app as well as through BookCabin’s official Instagram and Facebook account.
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