RadarBali and Kompas report that direct flights reconnecting the Metropolitan City-Center Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung will commence to Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport starting 14 August 2026.
The service, using narrow-body aircraft to comply with the technical limitations of Bandung Airport, will be operated by Citilink.
The resumption of jet operations follows Husein Sastranegara Airport’s certified compliance with all technical standards and aviation regulations. These requirements encompass safety, security, and service quality standards for both the airline and the airport.
Badung to Bali flights from the City-Center Husein Sastranegara Airport ended with the opening of the new Kertajati International Airport, situated in Majalengka Regency, approximately 68 kilometers northeast of Bandung city center. The second-largest airport in Indonesia in terms of land area and one of the Nation’s most modern air gateways was intended to become the airport of Bandung has, in fact, proven very unpopular with the traveling public due to its remote location, distance from the City of Bandung, and the easy option of using the new high-speed train connecting Bandung and Jakarta in just 50 minutes.
The resumption of the Bandung City-center flight to Bali has been officially authorized in a letter from the Director General of Civil Aviation No. AU.101/17/4/DRJU.DBU-2026 regarding Jet Aircraft Operations at Husein Sastranegara Airport, Bandung.
Mohammad Rizal Pahlevi, President Director of InJourney Airports, stated that the return of jet flights to the heart of Bandung offers a more flexible and comfortable transportation option for both the public and tourists.
”Optimizing flights at Husein Sastranegara Airport will facilitate travel and welcome tourists with top-tier facilities and services, featuring a modern ambiance blended with West Javanese culture,” he said.
Citilink Flight Schedule and Details
Citilink now offers a daily flight connection between Bandung and Bali.
Denpasar (DPS) – Bandung (BDO)
Citilink (QG 823) Departs Bali at 1:10 pm (WITA), arriving in Bandung at 2:10 pm (WIB)
Estimated Ticket Price: Starting from IDR 1,150,000
Bandung (BDO) – Denpasar (DPS)
Citilink (QG 822) Departs Bandung at 09:55 am (WIB), arriving in Bali at 12:40 pm (WITA)
Estimated Ticket Price: Starting from IDR 1,130,000
To facilitate the resumption of flights from Bandung’s Husein Sastranegara Airport, InJourney Airports has prepared 26 check-in counters and self-check-in kiosks at the airport.
Upgraded security checkpoint lanes and boarding lounge areas are also ready for use.
The airport operator has also added a range of modern supporting facilities, including:
- Work & Child-Friendly Facilities in a Kid’s Zone.
- A coworking space is provided for passengers who need to work.
- 6 prayer rooms.
- 22 restrooms.
- 2 escalators.
- 3 elevators
- Three conveyor belts for rapid baggage handling
- Public transport outlets to ensure easy access to ground transportation.
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