Jakarta - Wings Air has officially opened a new international route connecting Pekanbaru with Melaka.
This route is a strategic step in improving connectivity between Indonesia and Malaysia, while also making it easier for people to reach one of the favorite tourist destinations in the Land of the Neighbor.
The inaugural flight is scheduled to begin on 10 June 2026, with a frequency of three times a week, every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Flight schedule:
Pekanbaru (PKU) - Melaka (MKZ) | IW-1215
Departs 10.30 WIB - Arrives 12.40 MYT
Melaka (MKZ) - Pekanbaru (PKU) | IW-1216
Departs 13.10 MYT - Arrives 13.25 WIB
“This route opens more practical travel access through Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport.
Passengers from various cities can now connect to Melaka more easily through a transit scheme in Pekanbaru, such as from Jakarta, Batam, Medan, Yogyakarta, and Surabaya,” said Wings Air Corporate Communications Strategic, Danang Mandala Prihantoro.
The presence of this direct route provides significant benefits, especially for people in the Sumatra and Java regions.
In operation, Wings Air uses an ATR 72 aircraft with a capacity of 72 economy class seats.
For travel convenience, customers can also book tickets, check in online, and even reserve hotels through the BookCabin app.
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Source: travel.detik.com
