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Enhancing Inter-Regional Connectivity, Supporting the Mobility of Tourists, Businesspeople, Families, and Social Purposes

YOGYAKARTA, May 26, 2025 — Lion Air announces the launch of a new route connecting Yogyakarta Kulonprogo International Airport (YIA) with Juwata Airport, Tarakan, North Kalimantan (TRK). The flights will be operated directly (non-stop) and regularly, using Boeing 737-800NG aircraft with a capacity of 189 economy class seats and Boeing 737-900ER with a capacity of 215 economy class seats.

The opening of this route is part of Lion Air's commitment to providing easier access to affordable, safe, and comfortable air travel for people across regions and islands in Indonesia. Booking tickets and checking in is now easier with the BookCabin app! Enjoy a seamless journey without queues at the airport. For special promotions and other exclusive benefits, don’t forget to join CabinClub today!

Flight Schedule Effective from June 20, 2025

Strategic Benefits of the Yogyakarta – Tarakan Route include, first, easier access for tourists. Tarakan, as the gateway to North Kalimantan, holds remarkable natural and cultural tourism potential—such as mangrove ecotourism, turtle habitats at Amal Beach, and access to destinations like Nunukan and Krayan.Second, it supports business and economic activities. Tarakan is an important economic growth center in North Kalimantan, especially in the sectors of mining, fisheries, services, and cross-border trade. This route creates new opportunities for entrepreneurs, UMKM, and investors alike.

Third, it serves as a solution for family travel and social needs. This connectivity addresses the travel demands of the community for family visits, education, and social purposes—such as visiting relatives, students from Kalimantan studying in Yogyakarta, and vice versa. Fourth, it supports national connectivity and regional equity, especially between the island of Java and northern Kalimantan, which previously required a combination of connecting flights or indirect routes.

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