Garuda Indonesia now flies from Surabaya to Medina
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Garuda Indonesia has opened a new route to connect Surabaya in East Java to Medina in Saudi Arabia in a bid to expand its flight network in the Middle East and tap into the potential umroh (minor haj) market.
Introduced on Tuesday at Surabaya’s Juanda International Airport, the all economy class flight will be available once a week on Tuesday using Airbus A330-300 that can accommodate 360 passengers.
“Hopefully we can provide ease and comfort to East Javanese residents and others who are traveling on a pilgrimage since this direct flight will help save time and money,” said Garuda Indonesia Cargo Director Sigit Muhartono in a press release.
The national flag carrier currently operates two direct international routes from Surabaya, to Singapore and Jeddah.
Following the opening of the Surabaya-Medina route, Garuda Indonesia now operates a total of 34 flights to the Middle East from major cities in Indonesia.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific aircraft model is being used for the new Surabaya to Medina route?
Which specific aircraft model is being used for the new Surabaya to Medina route?
The new route will be operated using an Airbus A330-300 aircraft. This model is capable of accommodating up to 360 passengers, ensuring a single class of travel for all passengers.
Q.How often will the direct flights from Surabaya to Medina be available to passengers?
How often will the direct flights from Surabaya to Medina be available to passengers?
The direct flights connecting Surabaya in East Java to Medina will be available once a week. These flights are scheduled to operate every Tuesday, offering regular service for pilgrims.
Q.What is the total number of Middle East flights Garuda Indonesia now operates from various Indonesian cities?
What is the total number of Middle East flights Garuda Indonesia now operates from various Indonesian cities?
Following the introduction of the Surabaya-Medina service, Garuda Indonesia now operates a total of 34 flights to the Middle East. These services originate from major cities across Indonesia, expanding its regional network.