TransNusa has launched direct flights between Bali and Phuket, its fourth international route from the Indonesian island, and will add a new Jakarta–Bangkok service on August 6, 2026. The moves mark the airline’s latest push to widen its regional footprint as it works to grow capacity across Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore.
Key Facts At A Glance
- New Bali–Phuket route operates four times weekly (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday) using an Airbus A320 with 174 seats
- Phuket becomes TransNusa’s fourth international destination from Bali, after Perth, Singapore and Guangzhou
- Jakarta–Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) service launches August 6, 2026, the airline’s second new international route of the second half of the year
- TransNusa currently operates a fleet of 19 aircraft, comprising Airbus A320s, A321s and Comac C909s
- The airline plans to add four more aircraft to its fleet before the end of 2026
- TransNusa is seeking additional Changi Airport slots to raise Jakarta–Singapore frequency from three to five times daily
- The carrier has proposed new routes from Bandung to Malaysia and Singapore, pending regulator and airport authority approval
Development Details
TransNusa’s new Bali–Phuket service adds a fourth international link from the airline’s Denpasar hub, joining existing routes to Perth, Singapore and Guangzhou. The route runs four times weekly on an Airbus A320 configured with 174 seats, giving the carrier a direct connection between two of the region’s most visited beach destinations.
The airline is following the new route with a second international launch in the second half of 2026: Jakarta–Bangkok service via Suvarnabhumi Airport is set to begin August 6. The route extends TransNusa’s presence in Thailand beyond Phuket and strengthens its position on one of Southeast Asia’s busiest city pairs, a corridor already served by full-service and low-cost carriers alike.
Fleet And Network Growth
The new routes come as TransNusa continues to scale its operations. The carrier currently flies a fleet of 19 aircraft made up of Airbus A320s, A321s and Comac C909s, and plans to add four more aircraft before the end of the year. Beyond the new Thailand services, the airline is pursuing additional slots at Singapore’s Changi Airport in an effort to raise its Jakarta–Singapore frequency from three to five daily flights, and has proposed new routes connecting Bandung with Malaysia and Singapore, both pending approval from regulators and airport authorities.