9 Interesting Facts about the First Bangkok-Surabaya Flight

Starting May 30, 2025, Thai Lion Air officially opened a direct flight route from Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Surabaya's Juanda International Airport (SUB). This non-stop route is an important step in strengthening international connectivity, making it easier for tourists and business people from East Java to explore Thailand without having to transit.

This flight also makes it easier for foreign tourists to reach popular destinations in Indonesia via Surabaya, as well as opening further access to interesting cities in Thailand such as Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, and Nakhon Phanom. The presence of this new route also supports bilateral cooperation in the fields of diplomacy, culture, tourism, and the creative economy between Indonesia and Thailand.

Thai Lion Air officially launched a new international route connecting Surabaya with Bangkok. Here are some interesting facts about the flight:

The Surabaya-Bangkok flight is the first non-stop route between the second largest city in Indonesia and the capital of Thailand. The first flight of this route was successfully carried out on Friday (30/5/2025).

Corporate Communications Strategic of Lion Group, Danang Mandala Prihantoro, said that this new route will expand air connectivity between the two countries.

"Thai Lion Air is committed to continuing to open accessibility and strengthen the international network from Indonesia, while encouraging the recovery and growth of the tourism sector in both regions," said Danang in his official statement, Sunday (1/6/2025).

Here are 9 Interesting Facts about the First Bangkok-Surabaya Flight:

1. First Non-Stop Route

This route is the first to directly connect Surabaya-Bangkok without transit. The duration of the air travel is estimated to be around 4 hours 15 minutes.

2. New Gateway from Indonesia to Thailand

Surabaya becomes the third city in Indonesia that is directly connected to Bangkok after Jakarta and Denpasar (Bali).

3. Supports Access from Various Cities in Indonesia

This flight provides easy connections for tourists from various cities in Indonesia such as: Kupang, Lombok, Balikpapan, Palangkaraya, Makassar, Kendari, Palu, Banjarmasin, Ambon, Jayapura, and others.

"They can now transit through Surabaya and then continue their international flight to Bangkok," said Danang.

4. Multicity and Connected

After arriving in Bangkok Don Mueang, Thai Lion Air passengers can continue their flights to various domestic cities in Thailand such as Chiang Mai, Krabi, Phuket, Hat Yai, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, Surat Thani, and others.

"In addition, there are also international connections to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Tokyo (Narita), Taipei, Kathmandu, and other Asian cities through the Thai Lion Air network and partners," said Danang.

5. Using Modern Generation Aircraft

This route is operated using a Boeing 737-800NG aircraft with a capacity of 189 economy class seats, providing comfort and efficiency for medium-haul travel.

6. Strengthening Bilateral Relations

This route is expected to be a strategic link in strengthening bilateral relations between Indonesia and Thailand in the fields of tourism, trade, education, and culture.

7. Support for ASEAN Tourism

As part of the ASEAN region, this route opens up opportunities for cross-country tourism collaboration and becomes a potential route for multi-destination tourism between Indonesia and Southeast Asian countries.

8. Convenience for Thai Tourists to Indonesia

The availability of this direct route, Surabaya and its surroundings such as Bromo, Batu, Trawas, Malang, Banyuwangi, to Ijen Crater will be easier to reach by Thai and foreign tourists.

9. Flexibility and Frequency

Thai Lion Air schedules this flight with a frequency of 3 times a week, providing flexibility for travelers and business people.

Here is the Thai Lion Air Surabaya-Bangkok Flight Schedule:

1. Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK)-Surabaya (SUB) SL-268: Departure 11.20 Thailand Time, Arrival 15.20 WIB.

2. Surabaya (SUB)-Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) SL-269: Departure 16.20 WIB, Arrival 20.35 Thailand Time.

Thai Lion Air Surabaya-Bangkok (PP) flight will fly three times a week, namely every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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