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S U R A B A Y A, 08 January 2026. SURABAYA – AMBON – SORONG are now reconnected through Lion Air flight services. This route is known as a favorite three-destination route that links the center of activities in East Java, the gateway to Maluku, and Southwest Papua in one practical journey. Customers can easily book tickets and check in online through the BookCabin app, making travel more practical, fast, and comfortable.

Flight Schedule

Effective from 15 January 2026

The Surabaya – Ambon – Sorong route plays a strategic role by connecting western, central, and eastern Indonesia in a single, integrated flight corridor. Lion Air operates direct flights:

• Surabaya – Ambon
• Ambon – Sorong
• Surabaya – Sorong via Ambon

This scheme offers travel convenience without the need to change airlines, while creating a more efficient air transportation flow.

The route also provides added value through onward connections to various cities:

• Surabaya is connected to Banyuwangi, Semarang, Balikpapan, Banjarmasin, Pontianak, Bali, Lombok, and Kupang.
• Ambon is connected to Namlea, Tual, Saumlaki, and Dobo.
• Sorong is connected to Fakfak, Kaimana, Manokwari, Manado, Jayapura, and Timika.

The resumption of this route brings tangible benefits to regional development across three provinces:

• East Java (Surabaya): strengthening Surabaya’s role as a distribution, business, and logistics hub to eastern Indonesia.
• Maluku (Ambon): increasing the movement of people and goods, and reinforcing Ambon’s position as a connectivity hub in the archipelagic region.
• Southwest Papua (Sorong): supporting economic activity, tourism, and access to Papua and surrounding featured destinations.

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