Lion Air unveils direct Pekanbaru-Surabaya flight route

Monday, January 8, 2024

Lion Air has introduced a new direct route between Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) in Pekanbaru and Juanda Surabaya International Airport (SUB) in Sidoarjo. The inaugural flight is scheduled for January 12, 2024, with a once-daily frequency, operating seven times a week.

Flight Schedule

Route Flight No. Departure Arrival
Pekanbaru (PKU) – Surabaya (SUB) JT-983 12:40 WIB 15:20 WIB
Surabaya (SUB) – Pekanbaru (PKU) JT-982 09:20 WIB 12:00 WIB

The launch of this direct route by Lion Air offers significant advantages for the public, business travelers, and tourists:

1. Eliminating the need for layovers in Jakarta or other cities, this direct flight saves passengers time and travel expenses, ensuring a more streamlined and flexible travel experience.
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3. Enhancing connectivity, the Pekanbaru-Surabaya route links Pekanbaru with Pontianak, Sampit, Bun Bangkalan, Balikpapan, Banjarmasin, Berau, Samarinda, Tarakan, Bali, Lombok, Labuan Bajo, Kupang, Makassar, Manado, Kendari, Ambon, Ternate, and other cities.
4. Business travelers can benefit from increased travel convenience, enhancing efficiency in managing business operations, attending meetings, and establishing business relationships in both cities.
5. The rise in population mobility is expected to stimulate local economic growth by boosting demand for local transportation services, accommodations, and other business sectors.
6. This new route serves as an attraction for tourists seeking unique experiences in various regions, potentially increasing tourist visits to both Pekanbaru and Surabaya, thereby positively impacting the tourism industry.

Pekanbaru, as the capital of Riau province in Sumatra, is a hub for trade, industry, and services, boasting numerous cultural, historical, and natural attractions such as Siak Palace, An-Nur Grand Mosque, and Tesso Nilo National Park. Surabaya, the capital of East Java province, stands as Indonesia’s second-largest metropolitan city, renowned for its business, educational, and technological centers, along with attractions like the Tugu Pahlawan Monument and Suramadu Bridge.

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