AirBorneo launches Kuching–Jakarta flights with fares from RM399
The three-times-weekly service is the Sarawak state-owned airline’s first route to Indonesia and its third jet route.
Sarawak state-owned airline AirBorneo Airways Sdn Bhd has begun flying directly between Kuching and Jakarta, with departures scheduled for Mondays, Fridays and Sundays. Economy fares for a one-way journey from Kuching start at RM399, including charges.
The first MY396 flight reached Terminal 3 at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after leaving Kuching International Airport, taking less than two hours. It received a water salute on arrival. The service back to Kuching carries flight number MY397.
Chief executive officer Megat Ardian Aminuddin said Jakarta was AirBorneo’s first Indonesian destination and its third jet route since operations began in July. He said the airline would focus initially on reliable operations and sustainable growth.
The route uses a Boeing 737-800 configured with 12 seats in Business Class and 150 in Economy Class. One-way Business Class fares from Kuching begin at RM888. Departures from Jakarta are priced from Rp1.75 million in Economy and Rp3.88 million in Business. Checked baggage, meals and seat selection are included.
AirBorneo said it expected the connection to support business, tourism and healthcare links between Sarawak and Indonesia. It said removing the need to change planes could ease journeys for older passengers and people recovering from medical treatment. Indonesian customers can pay in rupiah using local digital payment channels.
