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KENDARI, June 1, 2025 – Lion Air continues to expand air connectivity across regions by announcing a new direct flight route between Kendari and Yogyakarta with no transit. This route becomes a new air bridge connecting two important cities in western and central Indonesia, opening broader opportunities for the public, business actors, the education sector, and the development of local tourism.

The non-stop flight from Kendari to Yogyakarta and vice versa is seen as a tangible step by Lion Air to strengthen inter-provincial connectivity. Kendari, as the gateway to Southeast Sulawesi, now has direct access to Yogyakarta, a center of culture, education, and creative economy in Java.

Flight Schedule Starting June 21, 2025

Lion Air invites the public to book tickets and check in online via the BookCabin app, a convenient platform designed for customer ease. Through this app, customers can join as members of CabinClub to access attractive deals and exclusive benefits, including ticket promotions and loyalty programs.

The core value of this new route goes beyond meeting travel demand – it forms part of Lion Air’s commitment to support equitable economic growth and accelerate the movement of people and goods between regions.

This new route offers many immediate and long-term benefits, such as:

• Business actors and UMKM benefit from improved logistics efficiency and quicker business meetings, accelerating the flow of goods and services.
• The tourism sector in both cities has growth potential, opening space for local destination development, cross-industry collaboration, and increased domestic tourist visits.
• Communities and students from Southeast Sulawesi now have easier access to Yogyakarta for study, work, or family matters—without the need for transit in other cities.
• Improved access to healthcare for those needing advanced medical services in referral hospitals located in Yogyakarta.

This flight is operated using modern-generation aircraft – the Boeing 737-800NG and Boeing 737-900ER – providing comfort for passengers. These aircraft have capacities of 189 and 215 economy-class seats respectively, offering high flexibility to meet dynamic travel demands.

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