Bali Eyed as Gateway to Belitung and Bangka Islands Under New "3B" Tourism Connectivity Plan
Belitung's regency government has proposed a tourism connectivity concept linking Bali, Belitung, and Bangka (3B), aiming to let visitors to Bali extend their trips to these islands. The plan involves developing flight and sea transport links as well as joint promotion, though it remains at a conceptual stage with no confirmed routes or timeline yet.
Belitung Regent Djoni Alamsyah Hidayat announced a new tourism connectivity concept linking Bali, Belitung, and Bangka (known as "3B") during the Indonesia Tourism Market and Workshop (ITMW) 2026 held in Denpasar, Bali, on October 18, 2026.
The initiative aims to leverage Bali's well-established domestic and international tourism market to introduce visitors to Belitung and Bangka islands. Plans under discussion include opening new flight and sea transport routes, developing joint tour packages, coordinating shared promotional campaigns, and strengthening cooperation among tourism industry players across the three regions.
Regent Djoni stated that "Belitung cannot develop tourism alone. We need to open up, build collaboration, and create connectivity with other destinations." The core idea is to offer tourists who come to Bali as their primary destination the option of an "extension trip" to Belitung or Bangka afterward.
As of this report, the concept has only been announced; no specific flight schedules, operating airlines, fares, or sea transport details have been confirmed yet.
Things to Consider
Since this is still at the proposal stage, travelers cannot yet book a direct Bali-Belitung-Bangka itinerary. If you're interested in visiting these islands after Bali, check current domestic flight options (typically via Jakarta) with airlines or travel agents, and wait for official announcements of new routes before finalizing plans.
Source: belitongekspres.co.id