Indonesia adds flights to help Thailand reach 890,000 visitors

THE NEWS: Thailand aims to attract 890,000 Indonesian visitors in 2026 as it strengthens tourism links through memoranda of understanding with TransNusa Airlines and Traveloka.

DETAILS:

• The MoUs were signed on Tuesday, August 4, at the Fairmont Jakarta during Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s official visit to Indonesia.
• The agreements were signed by Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TransNusa Aviation Group chief executive Datuk Bernard Francis and Traveloka co‑founder Albert Zhang, with the prime minister and the Thai delegation witnessing the ceremony.
• TransNusa is scheduled to launch two daily flights between Jakarta and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Thursday, August 6, creating a new direct air link.
• A direct Bali‑to‑Phuket service will commence on September 9, adding another dedicated route between Indonesia and Thailand.

WHY IT MATTERS: The new flight connections and digital partnership are intended to make travel between the two markets easier, support Thailand’s goal of drawing 890,000 Indonesian tourists in 2026, and deepen bilateral tourism and economic ties.

FAQ

How many Indonesian visitors does Thailand aim to attract in 2026?
Thailand’s Tourism Authority announced its goal of attracting roughly 890,000 visitors from Indonesia in 2026, a target set as part of a broader bilateral effort to deepen tourism links, boost visitor numbers, and strengthen economic ties between the neighboring countries.

When will the new Jakarta–Bangkok flights start and how many will operate each day?
TransNusa Aviation Group will begin operating two daily flights that connect Jakarta with Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport starting Thursday, August 6. The new schedule provides a direct air link intended to facilitate travel and support Thailand’s aim of increasing Indonesian tourist arrivals.

What new direct route will launch between Indonesia and Thailand in September?
The airline partnership will also launch a direct Bali‑to‑Phuket service on September 9, adding another dedicated route between Indonesia and Thailand. This new connection is designed to make travel easier for tourists and to help achieve the 890,000‑visitor target for 2026.

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