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With the spirit of #DiIndonesiaAja, Lion Air remains committed to providing the best connectivity for Indonesians and supporting the growth of various sectors in every region it serves.

PALANGKARAYA, February 17, 2025 – Lion Air continues to expand air connectivity by introducing new routes linking Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, to three strategic destinations in Indonesia: Makassar, Bali, and Lombok. To facilitate travel, customers can use the BookCabin app to book tickets, check-in online, and become CabinClubmembers for exclusive offers.

Flights from Tjilik Riwut Airport, Palangkaraya (PKY) will connect directly to:

• Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, Makassar (UPG)
• I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali (DPS)
• Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport, Lombok (LOP)

Lion Air will operate these flights using modern-generation aircraft: Boeing 737-800NG (189 economy class seats) and Boeing 737-900ER (215 economy class seats).

As the capital of Central Kalimantan, Palangkaraya has significant potential in economic, tourism, and trade sectors. This new route is expected to serve as a catalyst for connecting Central Kalimantan with other economic and tourism hubs in Indonesia.

Palangkaraya – Makassar

Flights start March 21, 2025 – Operates daily

• Makassar is the main gateway to Eastern Indonesia and a key logistics and trade hub.
• With this direct connection, business travelers and tourists from Palangkaraya can more easily access major cities in Sulawesi, Maluku, Papua, and surrounding regions.
• Makassar is famous for its rich culinary scene and its rapidly growing fisheries and maritime sector.

Palangkaraya – Bali

Flights start March 21, 2025 – Operates on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

• Bali presents great opportunities for Palangkaraya residents to vacation or develop businesses in the tourism and creative industries.
• Through Bali, travelers can connect to international routes to Australia, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia.
• This route also boosts the MICE sector (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), as Bali continues to grow as a major international meeting hub.

Palangkaraya – Lombok

Flights start March 22, 2025 – Operates on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

• Lombok is increasingly attracting domestic tourists with its exotic natural beauty and growing investment potential in tourism.
• This direct connectivity supports the development of MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) and the creative industry, including local products that are now gaining wider recognition across West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).

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