PT Bandara Internasional Batam (BIB) unveils a new international charter flight route between Batam and China, marking a significant step in enhancing connectivity and boosting tourism and trade.
PT Bandara Internasional Batam (BIB), managing the Hang Nadim International Airport, has introduced a new charter flight route connecting Batam and China. This strategic move is aimed at opening up new business and investment opportunities in sectors like tourism, trade, and industry.
The international flight service, commencing on January 20, 2024, will be operated by Citilink Indonesia. The route will directly connect Batam with Kunming, China.
BIB’s Director General Pikri Ilham Kurniansyah states that significant operational preparations and facility upgrades are underway to ensure smooth inauguration and ongoing service, including improvements in international boarding gates and immigration checks.
Initially, flights on this route are scheduled once a week from January to March, with plans to increase frequency to twice a week in April and May and then to three times a week until January 2025.Initially, flights on this route are scheduled once a week from January to March, with plans to increase frequency to twice a week in April and May and then to three times a week until January 2025.
The new flight route is expected to positively impact Batam’s economy, increasing visitor numbers, connectivity, and demand for various services and products.
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Ardiwinata from the Batam City Culture and Tourism Office welcomes the new flight route, emphasizing Batam’s readiness in terms of culinary attractions, hospitality, and cultural offerings to accommodate tourists.
The launch of the Batam-China charter flight route by PT BIB is a significant development for Singaporeans and international travelers, offering direct access to Batam’s diverse attractions. This initiative is set to enhance Batam’s position as a key destination in Southeast Asia, making it more accessible and appealing to a wider audience.
PT Bandara Internasional Batam’s introduction of a direct charter flight route between Batam and China, operated by Citilink Indonesia, marks a pivotal moment in enhancing Batam’s international connectivity and tourism appeal. The initiative aims to facilitate business and leisure travel, offering new travel opportunities for local and international visitors and promoting economic growth in Batam.
