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TransNusa launches new direct Bali to Phuket flight service
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TransNusa Airlines has introduced a new direct flight service between Bali and Phuket, with the inaugural flight arriving with 174 passengers. The Tourism Authority of Thailand TAT welcomed the new route, which operates four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays using an Airbus A320-200. Flight 8B541 departs Bali at 11:30 hrs and arrives in Phuket at 14:35 hrs, with the return flight departing Phuket at 16:40 hrs. This service adds approximately 700 seats per week from Bali to Thailand, supporting TAT's Airline Focus strategy and the Thai Government's Ease of Travelling policy. The new route aims to enhance air access within Southeast Asia and boost tourism from Indonesia to Phuket, known for its beaches, gastronomy, culture, wellness, and lifestyle experiences. This is TransNusa's second direct route to Thailand, following the Jakarta–Bangkok service that began on 6 August 2026. These services are part of a Memorandum of Understanding between TAT and TransNusa Airlines, focusing on destination marketing, travel product development, and improved air connectivity. Indonesia recorded 429,778 arrivals to Thailand between 1 January and 7 September 2026, with a target of 890,000 Indonesian visitors for 2026. Leisure travel is a primary motivation, with many Indonesian visitors returning to Thailand and exploring destinations like Bangkok, Songkhla, Chon Buri, Phuket, and Krabi.
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