Heaptalk, Jakarta — Garuda Indonesia, the national airline, is partnering with Singapore Airlines to gradually increase the frequency of Jakarta-Singapore flights starting in Q4 2024.
In more detail, Garuda Indonesia will increase its Jakarta-Singapore round-trip flights from four to six times daily beginning December 1, 2024. Meanwhile, Singapore Airlines will raise its Singapore-Jakarta round-trip flights from six to eight times daily starting November 22, 2024.
The two airlines will also expand their codeshare agreement to operate flights from Singapore to four destinations in Indonesia, including Jakarta, Denpasar, Medan, and Surabaya, as well as international routes from Singapore to various European and Asian destinations. Through this agreement, both airlines will operate at least 390 weekly flights, with 362 flights between multiple destinations in Singapore and Indonesia.
Enhancing frequent flyer programs
Additionally, both parties have agreed to enhance their frequent flyer programs. In early 2025, GarudaMiles and KrisFlyer members can earn and redeem miles on codeshare routes served by Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines.
Irfan Setiaputra, President Director of Garuda Indonesia, emphasized that Singapore is a crucial market and international destination for the airline, with significant annual growth in passenger numbers between the two countries. He stated, “This initiative also aims to meet market demand for air accessibility between the two countries while demonstrating our ongoing commitment to providing seamless connections for Garuda Indonesia passengers to access a range of international destinations, especially in Europe and Asia.”
Goh Choon Pong, CEO of Singapore Airlines, expressed appreciation for the support of various authorities in approving increased frequencies between Singapore and Jakarta. “This synergy is expected to optimize connectivity between Indonesia and Singapore and support positive impacts on tourism and economic activities in both countries,” Goh Choon Pong concluded.
