180 flights added to Bali in anticipation of Christmas and New Year’s rush

With natal and tahun baru fast approaching, Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport has received a list of 180 extra flights destined for Bali. 

The statement was disclosed by the General Manager of Angkasa Pura I Ngurah Rai Airport, Trikora Harjo. 

“The flights will account for 34,508 passengers in total. This figure is an increase of 55 percent compared to last year (2014). These extra flights include 88 from Citlink and 68 from Lion Air. All are Denpasar-Jakarta,” he explained on Friday, as quoted by Tribun Bali. 

Besides the Citilink and Lion Air flights, Garuda Indonesia and Sriwijaya will also be offering extra flight services for the holidays, Harjo added.