Exciting Adventure Awaits: AirAsia now flies to culturally rich Kertajati, Indonesia

AirAsia (www.airasia.com), rated by Skytrax as the World’s Leading Lowcost Airline for 14 years in a row, has proudly unveiled its inaugural route to Kertajati, Indonesia, inviting travellers to explore the untapped tourism experiences. This new route marks AirAsia as the first lowcost carrier to fly internationally to and from Kertajati post-pandemic.

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Offering the only international connectivity out of Kertajati, the airline brings the Greater Bandung and Cirebon metropolitan areas, as well as parts of the West Java and Central Java provinces, closer to Kuala Lumpur, providing a welcome boost to both countries’ economic and tourism growth.

The two weekly flights land and depart from Kertajati International Airport located in Majalengka Regency in West Java province, which is the second largest airport in Indonesia.

“We are truly honoured to be the first low-cost airline to connect travellers to Kertajati, the unexplored gem of Indonesia. AirAsia first commenced flights from Malaysia to Indonesia in 2004 with the sole aim of enabling travellers to experience the beauty and wonder of both countries, or to simply visit their loved ones with ease. We have since flown more than 2.5 million guests between the two nations in 2019 and expanded our network to 12 destinations in Indonesia with 151 flights weekly,” said Riad Asmat, CEO of AirAsia Malaysia.

“As an airline group with extensive connectivity in ASEAN countries and the Asia Pacific, together with our affiliate, Indonesia AirAsia, we are thrilled to continue playing our role in bringing foreign tourists directly to various popular and underserved cities in Indonesia and Malaysia. We hope to contribute significantly to both governments’ target to attract millions of foreign visitors in 2023,” he added.

From the outset, a trip to Kertajati opens up to a multitude of attractions. For example, travellers can marvel at the unique architecture of Sunyaragi Cave in Cirebon, a royal retreat that narrates tales of a bygone era and said to be built with coral rag. For history enthusiasts, a visit to this place is absolutely a must.

Meanwhile, the enchanting Cicerem Blue Lake in Kuningan invites travellers to immerse themselves in its idyllic beauty. Get ready to capture moments of mesmerising visual delights and create a collection of photographs perfect for your Instagram feed.

Then, be sure to spare some time exploring the wonders of Majalengka, especially the captivating Bantaragung Tourism Village in the Sindangwangi subdistrict. This village’s nomination during the esteemed ‘Anugerah Pesona Indonesia’ awards in 2017 testifies to the area’s exceptional tourism development, making it a must-see destination.

Within this picturesque village, travellers can find an array of six enchanting tourist attractions. These include the awe-inspiring Cipeuteuy Waterfall; the serene Awilega Campground; the majestic Bukit Batu Semar; the scenic Pasir Cariuk Peak; and the breathtaking Ciboer Pass rice terraces. Remarkably, most of these attractions have been diligently managed by local residents, ensuring their natural beauty remains untouched and preserved.

Of course, the mentioned attractions are just a fraction of the hidden gems and unexplored realms of West Java where Kertajati is located. The destination offers a world of endless possibilities for intrepid explorers.

So, are you ready to discover more? Book your tickets now and let the adventure begin!