Bandung airport prepares to restore jet operations
Indonesia’s Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung has attracted applications from six airlines ahead of its planned reopening for jet operations in August 2026, signalling renewed confidence in the airport as it prepares to restore domestic and regional connectivity.
Indonesia’s airport operator InJourney Airports said the applicants are Indonesia’s Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, Super Air Jet, TransNusa and Wings Air, together with Singapore’s Scoot. Collectively, the proposed services would reconnect Bandung with major cities across Indonesia while restoring regional links to Singapore and Malaysia.
The proposed route network reflects both domestic and international demand. Citilink plans services to Kualanamu, Denpasar and Surabaya, while Super Air Jet has applied to operate flights to Kualanamu, Denpasar, Pekanbaru, Makassar, Batam, Padang, Balikpapan and Pontianak. Garuda Indonesia has proposed flights to Denpasar, while Wings Air plans to serve Lampung and Palembang. TransNusa has applied to launch regional international services to Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru alongside domestic flights to Lampung, while Singapore’s Scoot has proposed direct flights between Singapore and Bandung.
As airlines prepare to launch services, InJourney Airports will allocate flight slots based on Husein Sastranegara Airport’s operational capacity. The airport operator expects the reopening to strengthen connectivity for Bandung and West Java while supporting tourism, trade, investment and broader regional economic growth.
The operational restart follows Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation decision to bring forward the airport’s reopening to August from the previously announced September schedule. Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said permits have been prepared for up to 24 domestic routes while regional international services are also being facilitated. Authorities are now prioritising safety inspections and infrastructure readiness before commercial operations resume.
Meanwhile, the Bandung City Government is upgrading roads, public spaces and gateway infrastructure surrounding Bandung Airport to improve the arrival experience. With airline interest growing, infrastructure nearing completion and government support aligned, Husein Sastranegara Airport is poised to strengthen Indonesia’s domestic and regional aviation network while creating new opportunities for tourism, business and investment across West Java.
Source: ANTARA News
