Scoot expands network in Indonesia with new flights to Belitung & Pontianak
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In addition to the new destinations, the airline will also be increasing flight frequencies within its network to support the demand for air travel
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), announced the launch of new flight services to Belitung and Pontianak in Indonesia. Operated by the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, these flights will commence in May and June 2026 respectively, offering travellers greater accessibility and more options for travel.
From May 3, 2026, Scoot will launch two times weekly flights to Belitung and from June 29, 2026, it will operate three times weekly flights to Pontianak. One-way Economy Class fares start from INR 13,400 to Belitung, and INR 16,500 to Pontianak, inclusive of taxes.
With the launch of services to Belitung and Pontianak, Scoot’s network will increase to 85 destinations across 18 countries and territories. In addition to the new destinations, Scoot will also be increasing flight frequencies within its network to support the demand for air travel, especially during the upcoming school holiday season.
From April 2026, flights to Phuket will increase from 17 to 21 times weekly and flights to Sibu will increase from three to four times weekly. From June 2026, flights to Bali and Jakarta will increase from 28 to 35 times weekly. In the same month, services to Labuan Bajo will increase from two to three times weekly, services to Lombok will increase from four to 10 times weekly and services to Manado will increase from six times weekly to daily flights.
In North Asia, frequencies to Okinawa will increase from three to four times weekly from April 2026. Similarly, frequencies to Changsha will increase from four to five times weekly. In Europe, frequencies to Vienna will increase from three to four times weekly from June 2026.
Leslie Thng, Chief Executive Officer of Scoot, said, “The addition of new routes to Belitung and Pontianak not only enhances Scoot’s footprint in Indonesia, but also strengthens the SIA Group’s network connectivity through Singapore. The increase in flight frequencies to many popular destinations will also support demand for travel as we head into the school holiday season. We remain committed to providing our customers with more travel options and enjoyable journeys with Scoot.”
Flight schedules are subject to government and regulatory approvals or changes.
