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BANJARBARU, 12 June 2026 – International travel is now becoming closer and more convenient for the people of South Kalimantan. Lion Air officially introduces a direct international service from Syamsuddin Noor International Airport in Banjarmasin, Banjarbaru, to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Planning a journey from Banjarmasin to Kuala Lumpur, Jeddah, and more than 30 other cities is now easier through the BookCabin application. Customers can book tickets anytime and anywhere, enjoy convenient online check-in, and access various exclusive offers as CabinClub members.

Banjarmasin ⇄ Kuala Lumpur

Commencing 29 June 2026

From Banjarmasin ⇄ Kuala Lumpur ⇄:

Middle East

• Jeddah
• Dubai
• Tashkent

Malaysia

• Johor Bahru
• Kota Bharu
• Tawau
• Miri
• Sibu
• Bintulu

China

• Shanghai
• Guangzhou
• Kunming
• Chengdu
• Xiamen
• Changsha
• Zhengzhou
• Haikou

East Asia

• Tokyo
• Osaka
• Taipei
• Hong Kong

South Asia

• Delhi
• Mumbai
• Bengaluru
• Kochi
• Karachi
• Colombo
• Malé

Southeast Asia

• Hanoi
• Da Nang
• Phuket
• Dili

Australia

• Melbourne
• Sydney
• Brisbane

Indonesia

• Medan
• Padang
• Pekanbaru
• Batam

For the public, this direct service offers greater convenience and mobility by eliminating the need for overland travel to other cities or lengthy transit connections. Travel time becomes more efficient, allowing passengers to dedicate more time to productive activities, family gatherings, and other important commitments.

From a tourism perspective, Kuala Lumpur is one of Southeast Asia’s premier destinations, offering a wide range of attractions including modern city experiences, cultural heritage, culinary delights, shopping, and family entertainment. The introduction of direct flights from Banjarmasin provides travelers with greater opportunities to enjoy international travel through more accessible and affordable connections.

Conversely, the launch of this route is also expected to boost international tourist arrivals to South Kalimantan. Visitors from Malaysia and other countries will enjoy easier access to explore the region’s unique attractions, including the iconic floating markets, river tourism, authentic Banjar cuisine, and various natural destinations that are a source of pride for the people of South Kalimantan.

For businesses and the commercial sector, this direct service serves as an important catalyst in strengthening economic relations between South Kalimantan and Malaysia. Faster mobility supports trade activities, investment opportunities, export-import operations, business exhibitions, and the development of international partnerships. Improved accessibility is expected to stimulate regional economic growth while creating new opportunities for SMEs and other industries.

This international route also provides significant benefits for prospective Umrah pilgrims. Through an expanding connectivity network, the people of South Kalimantan now enjoy easier access to Jeddah. More travel options offer greater flexibility for pilgrims in planning their religious journeys with enhanced comfort and efficiency.

In addition, this new connectivity supports the travel needs of students, professionals, migrant workers, and individuals with family members or relatives living in Malaysia and other countries. Travel for education, employment, family visits, and various social purposes can now be undertaken more conveniently.

To ensure a comfortable travel experience, Lion Air operates the Boeing 737-800NG and Boeing 737-900ER aircraft, modern-generation aircraft designed to provide a safe and comfortable journey. These aircraft are ideally suited for regional and international operations, delivering high operational reliability.

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