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TransNusa launches new direct Bali to Phuket flight service
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TransNusa has introduced a new direct scheduled flight service connecting Bali and Phuket, marking its fourth international route from Bali. The airline will operate this route four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, using an Airbus A320 with 174 seats. Flight 8B 541 departs Bali's I Gusti Ngurah International Airport at 8:50 AM, arriving in Phuket at 11:50 AM. The return flight, 8B 542, leaves Phuket at 1:50 PM and lands in Bali at 6:50 PM. Tickets have been available since July 3, 2026, starting from US$167.60, and can be purchased through TransNusa's website or online travel advisors. This new service aims to boost tourism and strengthen economic ties between Indonesia and Thailand. TransNusa also plans to launch additional international and domestic routes before the end of 2026. The airline offers three fare bundles: SEAT 20kg checked baggage, 7kg hand-carry, SEAT-PLUS, and FLEXI-PRO 30kg checked baggage, seat selection, meals, drinks, priority boarding, unrestricted flight changes and refunds.
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