Citilink Airlines, a subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia for low-cost airlines (LCC) opened the route Makassar (UPG) - Balikpapan (BPN).

Citilink Airlines, a subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia for low-cost airlines (LCC) opened the route Makassar (UPG) - Balikpapan (BPN).




Citilink Airlines, a subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia for low-cost airlines (LCC) opened the route Makassar (UPG) - Balikpapan (BPN). One flight a day from 10:50 pm UPG to BPN and BPN to UPG 13.45.

This route became effective operation on December 26, 2012. Ticket prices start at Rp 300,000. In addition to opening the route Makassar - Balikpapan, Citilink also increase the frequency of flights from Jakarta to Makassar from 1 time to 2 times a day.

"Citilink proud to participate connecting the island of Java, Kalimantan and Sulawesi. Opening of the route is expected to accommodate the needs of the citizens of Jakarta, Balikpapan and Makassar and surroundings or the people around him to fly directly to these two areas," said Arif Wibowo, Chief Executive Officer Citilink Indonesia, Wednesday (12/26/2012) in a press release.

"Now, for the businessman or traveler who wants to make a brief visit to Makassar, both from Jakarta or Balikpapan, could arrive in the morning and return in the afternoon. Highly effective," said Arif.

Makassar and Balikpapan are two major cities in eastern Indonesia, a frequent travel destination. During this time, the route has become a bone of contention of many airlines.

Starting today, Citilink provides an opportunity for potential passengers, both from Makassar and Balikpapan to be able to enjoy a trip comfortable and affordable with Citilink.

Now Citilink has served 19 commute routes are divided into 96 frequency of flights to various cities in Indonesia per day.