Batik Air announces new non-stop route Kualanamu, North Sumatra to Chennai in India

Batik Air (Flight Code ID) member of Lion Air Group announced the launch of a new direct route from North Sumatra via Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) to Chennai International Airport (MAA), India. The inaugural flight will take place on August 11, 2023.

Penerbangan Kualanamu ke Chennai dioperasikan menggunakan pesawat modern dan nyaman yaitu Boeing 737-800NG. Rute ini akan dijadwalkan secara harian dengan frekuensi 7x (tujuh kali) seminggu.

This new international route is part of Batik Air's continuous efforts to provide better travel options to loyal customers, business people and tourists as well as expand its flight network. Batik Air invites customers to immediately plan a trip to Chennai via this new route.

Benefits for tourists:

1. Explore Cultural Treasures: Chennai is a city rich in India's cultural and historical heritage. Tourists from Indonesia have the opportunity to visit historical sites, magnificent temples, museums and stunning gardens. They can feel the stunning beauty of Indian classical dance and music.

2. Culinary: Chennai is famous for its delicious Indian cuisine. Tourists can taste various dishes such as biryani, murukku, filter coffee and others that are famous there. A culinary trip will be an unforgettable experience for food lovers.

3. Beach Holidays: Chennai is located on the east coast of India, tourists are free to enjoy the beautiful scenery, sunbathe on the beach, or even try water sports such as surfing or diving.

Benefits for Business People:

1. Direct Access: Indonesian businessmen have direct access to Chennai, one of India's largest business hubs. It allows them to forge new partnerships, explore investment opportunities and expand business networks in fast-growing markets.

2. Time Efficiency: Business people can save valuable time and travel is simpler. They can optimize time better, making business travel more efficient and productive.

3. Wide Network: Kualanamu is one of the largest airports in Indonesia, offering wide accessibility to various cities within the country.

Advantages of Transit in Kualanamu

More value for tourists and business people from various cities in Indonesia who choose to transit at Kualanamu International Airport before continuing their journey to Chennai.

1. Easy Connectivity: Kualanamu is one of the largest airports in Indonesia with a large flight network. Leisure travelers and business travelers from various cities in Indonesia easily connect to Kualanamu via domestic flights available from their hometown.

2. Ease of Transit: take advantage of the modern and well-equipped airport facilities to rest, shop or eat before continuing on to Chennai. Kualanamu is also equipped with various facilities and services that facilitate transfers between flights, making it more practical.

3. Flight Time Options: travelers and business travelers have a wider choice of flight times. They choose a domestic flight from their hometown that suits their schedule, then continue the flight to Chennai via Batik Air's direct flight. This can better manage their travel schedules and optimize their time.

4. Luggage Convenience: Tourists and business travelers can check their luggage in their hometown and get it directly at their final destination in Chennai without the hassle of rearranging luggage during transit.

Batik Air, with the launch of Kualanamu - Chennai direct flights also supports the government to develop the tourism sector in Indonesia and increase the number of foreign tourists visiting. Foreign tourists can choose Kualanamu as the gateway to enter Indonesia to explore tourist destinations in North Sumatra and various other popular destinations in Indonesia.