Belitung and Bali to Trial New One-Stop Flight Connection via Citilink

Djoni Alamsyah, Regent of Belitung Regency in Indonesia's Bangka Belitung Islands Province, announced plans to work with Citilink airline to develop a new flight connection between Belitung and Bali. The announcement came on October 21, 2026, following a meeting with Citilink management in Jakarta.

As a first step, a one-stop connection trial route linking Belitung, Jakarta, and Bali is scheduled to begin on November 16, 2026. Under this scheme, passengers would be able to reach their destination on the same day via an efficient transit in Jakarta, without needing to stay overnight. To support this, Citilink's Belitung-Jakarta flight frequency is planned to increase to twice daily, with one schedule aligned to support onward connections to Bali.

The regent noted that Bali, as a major national tourism hub with an extensive domestic and international visitor network, could help drive demand for combined Bali-Belitung travel packages if connectivity improves. He pointed to Belitung's white-sand beaches, iconic granite rock formations, marine resources, and its status as a UNESCO Global Geopark as attractions that need better air access support.

Beyond the one-stop scheme, officials are also studying the feasibility of a fully direct Belitung-Bali flight as a further development step, though its realization will depend on market research and the airline's operational readiness. No specific fares, seat capacity, or confirmed regular schedule have been announced yet.