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TransNusa launches direct Bali to Phuket flights, enhancing Southeast Asia connectivity
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TransNusa has introduced a new direct flight service connecting Bali, Indonesia, and Phuket, Thailand. This nonstop route aims to strengthen Bali's role as an international tourism hub by improving regional connectivity and offering travelers easier access to combine trips to both Indonesia and Thailand. The service operates four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, utilizing Airbus A320 aircraft with a 174-seat configuration. Flight 8B 541 departs Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport at 08:50 and arrives in Phuket at 11:50 local time. The return flight, 8B 542, leaves Phuket at 13:50 and arrives in Bali at 18:50, with a scheduled journey time of approximately four hours. This new connection is part of TransNusa's international expansion strategy, which also includes direct flights from Bali to Perth, Singapore, and Guangzhou. Introductory one-way fares are available from US$167.60. The airline plans further network expansion, including a Jakarta–Bangkok service starting August 6.
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