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BATIK AIR officially launched a direct flight from Samarinda to Surabaya on Friday, August 1, 2025. This new route operates seven times a week, or daily.
Danang Mandala Prihantoro, Corporate Communications Strategist of Batik Air, stated in a written statement that the non-stop flight connects two important cities with a duration of approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, without the need for a stopover in another city.
Danang explained that the new route is served by a state-of-the-art Airbus A320-200 aircraft, featuring 12 business class seats and 144 economy class seats. The introduction of this route contributes to the expansion of Batik Air’s flight network in East Kalimantan and offers enhanced convenience for those requiring expedited connectivity to East Java.
“APT Pranoto Airport in Samarinda is now the primary air transportation hub for East Kalimantan,” he said.
Danang highlighted the numerous advantages of the Samarinda-Surabaya route, including enhanced accessibility for Umrah pilgrims. This option provides travelers with the opportunity to fly to Surabaya, spend the night with family or relatives, and then connect to Jeddah the next day with greater convenience and comfort.
This route also supports business and work mobility by simplifying travel for businesspeople and professionals to develop their businesses and expedite logistics.
Furthermore, Danang highlighted that this flight facilitates enhanced educational and healthcare services. “It streamlines travel for students, university students, and the general public who are studying, training, or seeking medical checkups in Surabaya.”
“Another benefit is that this route serves as a gateway to other tourist destinations. Surabaya’s strategic position as a transportation hub connecting Samarinda to various popular tourist destinations, including Bali, Lombok, Labuan Bajo, Kupang, and Malang, among others, has contributed to its growth,” Danang concluded. [sources/photo special]
