Indonesia’s TransNusa adds flights to Singapore

Indonesian carrier TransNusa announced the launch of additional scheduled flights between Jakarta and Singapore as well as Jakarta and Bali. The additional flights are part of the TransNusa’s broader strategy to expand regional connectivity and respond to the growing demand for travel between Indonesia and Singapore—two markets with strong economic, cultural, and tourism ties. TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said that the additional scheduled flight between Soekarno–Hatta International Airport in Jakarta and Singapore Changi Airport will start on April 17 while the additional flight from Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to Changi Airport will start on May 2. “Singapore is one of the region’s vital aviation and commercial hub, and these additional flights will provide travellers with greater flexibility while supporting trade and tourism between the two countries,” Datuk Bernard added. “The Jakarta–Singapore corridor is one of the busiest international routes in the region, serving millions of travellers each year. By increasing capacity on this route, we aim to provide a more seamless connections for passengers traveling across Southeast Asia and beyond,” Datuk Bernard stressed, adding that TransNusa’s passengers will benefit from improved scheduling options, allowing for easier same-day connections to a wider network of destinations. Our goal is to continue improving accessibility across Southeast Asia by increasing frequencies on high-demand routes.” TransNusa’s additional scheduled flight, 8B 155, will depart Jakarta at 07.45pm from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta and arrive at the Singapore Changi Airport at 10.25pm. The flight, 8B 156, will depart Singapore Changi Airport at 11.20pm and arrive at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta at 12.10am. With the launch of this news additional Frequency, TransNusa will be operating three daily flights from Jakarta to Singapore effective April 17, 2026.  On the Bali-Singapore route, TransNusa’s new scheduled flight, 8B 553, will depart the Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport at 10.20am and arrive at Changi Airport at 01.15pm. Meanwhile, TransNusa’s flight, 8B 554, will depart Changi Airport at 02.15pm and arrive back at the Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali at 05.55pm. TransNusa will be utilising its Airbus A320 for both the international routes. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]