Jakarta Takes Flight to Sarawak with AirBorneo's New Direct Route
JAKARTA, 13 November 2026 – AirBorneo marked a new milestone in regional connectivity with the launch of its inaugural direct Kuching–Jakarta–Kuching service, celebrated with a special welcoming ceremony at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta.
The event was attended by Indonesia's Deputy for Marketing at the Ministry of Tourism, Ni Made Ayu Marthini; Director-General of Civil Aviation, Lukman F. Laisa; AirBorneo Chief Executive Officer, Megat Ardian Wira Mohd Aminuddin; and Datuk Hasmawati Sapawi, Deputy State Financial Secretary of Sarawak and AirBorneo board member.
The launch was welcomed as an important step towards strengthening tourism, business and cultural exchanges between Sarawak and Indonesia.
Ni Made Ayu Marthini expressed optimism about the new connection, highlighting the potential to increase the current three-times-weekly service to daily flights in the future, with opportunities to explore connections to other Indonesian destinations.
Meanwhile, Lukman F. Laisa highlighted the importance of stronger aviation links in bringing people closer, creating economic opportunities and deepening the longstanding relationship between Malaysia and Indonesia.
AirBorneo CEO Megat Ardian Wira Mohd Aminuddin also shared his excitement about the new route, which is expected to facilitate greater travel opportunities for tourism, medical, business, trade and cultural exchange.
Operating three times weekly on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays, the new service provides travellers with a direct connection between Kuching and Indonesia's capital.
More than just a new flight route, the connection represents another step towards bringing Sarawak and Indonesia closer, opening new opportunities for collaboration and strengthening regional ties.
