Ever wanted to combine trips to two of Asia's most popular beachfront destinations?
How about time in Bali, and then Phuket?
Kompas and the Bali Update report that TransNusa Airline has launched a direct flight service connecting Depnpasar (DPS) and Phuket (HKT), in Thailand, as of this month.
Nugroho Jati, general manager of PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, said the new route strengthens air connectivity between Indonesia and Thailand.
“The launch of this direct Bali-Phuket route is good news for bolstering tourism connectivity within the Southeast Asian region,” Nugroho said in a media statement.
The new Bali–Phuket route operates four times weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, and will expand to daily service from October 3, 2026.
TransNusa’s scheduled flight, 8B 541, will depart Bali at 11.30 am and arrive at Phuket International Airport at 14.35, while the return flight, 8B 542, will depart the Phuket International Airport at 15.35pm and arrive in Bali at 20.35pm.
For the four-hour scheduled flight from Bali to Phuket, TransNusa will be utilising its Airbus A320, which has 174 seats.
To celebrate the launch, TransNusa is offering introductory promotional fares starting from Rp 2,399,000 ($190 in AUD) one-way, bookable via the official airline website.
“We see this route as having the potential to strengthen I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport’s position as an Indonesian tourism hub," said Nugroho. "The easier the access between destinations, the greater the opportunity for travelers to extend their trips and enjoy a wider range of experiences.”
See TransNusa Website
