The Susi Air airline has officially launched regular flights on the Bandung-Yogyakarta route, reigniting activity at Husein Sastranegara Airport with the introduction of propeller aircraft. This development has been warmly welcomed by Asep Mulyadi, Chairman of the Bandung City DPRD.
“Yesterday marked the inaugural flight from Jogja to Bandung. Hopefully, this brings a fresh boost—Husein Airport is ready for reactivation,” Asep shared with detikJabar on Thursday (3/7/2025). Beyond Bandung-Jogja, he also mentioned previous flights connecting Bandung with Halim and Pangandaran.
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“Although it’s not daily yet—only three times a week—that’s still a positive step. Especially since flights go directly from Husein to Adisucipto, not Kulon Progo, which means passengers can reach the city more conveniently,” he explained.
Asep believes that with multiple routes now available, opportunities for new connections to other cities remain open, including Bandung-Cilacap and Bandung-Semarang. When asked about the possibility of new airlines operating, he emphasized the importance of observing the effectiveness of Susi Air’s current service: “We need to see how passenger numbers develop first.”
While currently serving short-haul routes, these flights already provide significant benefits to the community. Asep also pointed out that the Bandung-Bali route shows great potential, noting that the most popular and well-patronized flights include Bandung to Bali, Kualanamu to Bandung, and Balikpapan to Bandung—all regions with substantial passenger interest.
Regarding necessary evaluations, Asep stated that the airport is fairly prepared and secure. He highlighted that local authorities must remain vigilant about nearby community activities: “The government and regional officials must anticipate, prevent uncontrolled activities like kite flying, and ensure security around the airport is tight.”
Furthermore, he called on the Bandung City Government to accelerate the completion of the Nurtanio Flyover, warning that delays could lead to traffic congestion. “If the airport reactivates before the flyover is finished, it could cause problems. We need to push the central government to complete the construction swiftly,” he urged.
In addition to addressing issues like illegal fees, Asep welcomed the increase in tourist arrivals and hotel occupancy rates driven by these flights. “They have high hopes that this activation will revive tourism. The airport’s operation is expected to draw more visitors to Bandung,” he concluded.
