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P A L E M B A N G, 18 July 2026 — Traveling across South Sumatra and the Bangka Belitung Islands is now more convenient than ever. Wings Air is launching a new round-trip (RT) service connecting Palembang – Pangkalpinang – Tanjung Pandan (Belitung). This new route links three regions with strong historical, cultural, and economic ties. What once required longer and more complicated journeys can now be completed more easily through Wings Air's scheduled flights.

Flight Schedule

Effective 7 August 2026

Flight Schedule

Effective 8 August 2026

For residents of South Sumatra, traveling to Bangka Island and Belitung Island is now significantly faster and more convenient. Likewise, people from Bangka Belitung now enjoy easier access to Palembang, one of southern Sumatra's key centers for trade, education, healthcare, and government services.

The introduction of this route also creates new opportunities across multiple sectors. Business travelers can more easily reach markets and business partners, tourists can explore multiple destinations within a single trip, while families and government officials benefit from shorter and more efficient travel times.

Via Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport, Palembang (PLM) as the connecting hub, passengers can also continue their journey to numerous destinations across Indonesia and international routes.

Flight Connectivity via Palembang

• Bandung → Palembang → Pangkalpinang → Tanjung Pandan
• Batam → Palembang → Pangkalpinang → Tanjung Pandan
• Medan Kualanamu → Palembang → Pangkalpinang → Tanjung Pandan
• Jakarta → Palembang → Pangkalpinang → Tanjung Pandan
• Jeddah → Palembang → Pangkalpinang → Tanjung Pandan (via Lion Group's Umrah flight services)

The service is operated using the ATR 72, a modern turboprop aircraft configured with 72 comfortable all-economy seats. Designed for efficient point-to-point operations, the ATR 72 is ideally suited to connecting cities and regencies while providing a comfortable travel experience.

To make every journey even more convenient, customers can use the BookCabin app. Through a single application, travelers can book flights, complete online check-in, manage their travel plans, reserve accommodation, and enjoy a variety of exclusive travel offers.

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