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TransNusa airline route expansion

Overview

Indonesian carrier TransNusa is expanding its flight network through new regional and international routes.

In early September, the airline launched a nonstop service between Bali and Phuket, connecting two Southeast Asian tourism hubs. The route, operated with an Airbus A320, initially runs four times weekly with plans to expand to daily service in October. This launch is supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand to increase Indonesian visitor numbers.

Following this, TransNusa announced a new route connecting Melbourne, Australia, to Denpasar, Bali, scheduled to begin on 19 October 2026. This service will also debut the airline’s ‘Premium Plus’ product, a tier positioned between standard economy and traditional business class.

Entities

TransNusa · Tourism Authority of Thailand · Melbourne Airport · Bali · Melbourne

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    TransNusa to launch Melbourne-Bali flight route in October 2026

    TransNusa will launch Melbourne-Bali flights starting 19 October 2026, featuring a new Premium Plus service and introductory fares starting from AU$299.

  2. 21 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    TransNusa launches nonstop Bali–Phuket flight service

    TransNusa has launched a new nonstop flight service between Bali and Phuket, operating four times weekly to boost tourism and connectivity between Indonesia and Thailand.

Sources

balidiscovery.com · boardingarea.com · businessnewsthisweek.com · tatnews.org · transportasimedia.com · travelweekly.com.au