Airline codes
ID · BTK
IATA · ICAO · callsign “BATIK”
Batik Air’s IATA code is ID, its ICAO code is BTK, and the radio callsign is BATIK. Type ID and your flight number into a status search to follow a Batik Air flight.
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In short
Batik Air is the full-service airline of Indonesia's Lion Air Group, based at Soekarno–Hatta International in Jakarta. It flies to about 45 destinations, mostly within Indonesia, plus Southeast Asia, Saudi Arabia and China. Batik Air is not in an alliance and runs Batik Air Club. Cabins are Business and Economy.
Batik Air is the full-service airline of Indonesia’s Lion Air Group, flying mainly Airbus A320s from Jakarta.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Batik Air. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
Batik Air is an Indonesian full-service airline in the Lion Air Group, flying from Jakarta and Makassar to more than 40 destinations, about nine in ten of them inside Indonesia. It suits travellers who want a full-service seat, with food and entertainment, on Indonesian domestic routes.
Lion Air Group's full-service arm since 2013
Batik Air was set up in June 2012 as the full-service arm of the Lion Air Group and made its first flights on 3 May 2013, from Jakarta to Manado and Yogyakarta, with Boeing 737-900ERs leased from Lion Air. The head office is in Jakarta. Lion Air itself is a low-cost carrier, and Batik Air includes more services in the fare. In 2020 a Batik Air A330 flew Indonesians home from Wuhan at the start of the pandemic.
Jakarta and Makassar hubs
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta and Makassar are the main hubs, with secondary hubs at Jakarta Halim Perdanakusuma, Denpasar in Bali and Surabaya. Batik Air runs more than 350 flights a day. International routes from Indonesia include Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Bangkok and Perth. Earlier routes to Chennai and Canberra have ended.
Batik Air Malaysia, formerly Malindo Air, took the Batik name on 27 April 2022 and uses Kuala Lumpur as a transfer point for international trips. Connections with Lion Air, Wings Air, Batik Air Malaysia and Thai Lion Air are sold within the group. Batik Air is not in a global alliance.
Soekarno-Hatta or Halim Perdanakusuma
Travel tip: Batik Air uses two airports in Jakarta, Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma. Check which one your flight uses before heading out, as they are far apart and traffic in Jakarta can be heavy. Confirm your bag allowance in the booking too.
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- Founded2012
- Other gatewaysUPG / HLP / DPS / SUB
- Online check-inYes
Everything you should know
At a glance
Batik Air (IATA: ID, ICAO: BTK) is an Indonesian full-service airline of the Lion Air Group, founded in 2012 and based at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport in Jakarta. It flies about 61 Airbus A320, Boeing 737 and A330 aircraft to around 45 destinations, mostly within Indonesia, with Business and Economy cabins.
| Headquarters | Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, Jakarta, Indonesia |
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| Fleet types | Airbus A320, A320neo, A330-300, Boeing 737-800 |
| Frequent flyer | Batik Air Club |
| Official website | batikair.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
These are the cities on Batik Air’s published route map. Timetables change through the year, so check the Batik Air schedule before you plan around a route.
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Indonesia
Jakarta (CGK) departures7 destinations
FromTo CGK DPS JakartaDenpasar Available airlines1 airline- Batik Air
FromTo CGK SUB JakartaSurabaya Available airlines1 airline- Batik Air
FromTo CGK UPG JakartaMakassar Available airlines1 airline- Batik Air
FromTo CGK KNO JakartaMedan Available airlines1 airline- Batik Air
FromTo CGK YIA JakartaYogyakarta Available airlines1 airline- Batik Air
FromTo CGK BPN JakartaBalikpapan Available airlines1 airline- Batik Air
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Jakarta (CGK/HLP)
International
Jakarta (CGK) departures8 destinations
FromTo CGK SIN JakartaSingapore Available airlines1 airline- Batik Air
FromTo CGK KUL JakartaKuala Lumpur Available airlines1 airline- Batik Air
FromTo CGK BKK JakartaBangkok Available airlines1 airline- Batik Air
FromTo CGK PER JakartaPerth Available airlines1 airline- Batik Air
FromTo CGK JED JakartaJeddah Available airlines1 airline- Batik Air
FromTo CGK KMG JakartaKunming Available airlines1 airline- Batik Air
FromTo CGK DAC JakartaHazrat Shahjalal Available airlines1 airline- Batik Air
FromTo CGK DMK JakartaDon Mueang International Airport (DMK) Available airlines1 airline- Batik Air
Fleet and aircraft
Batik Air had 61 aircraft in service and 190 on order. The fleet is mostly Airbus A320 family, with 47 A320-200s plus A320neos. One Airbus A330-300 is the only wide-body. Twelve Boeing 737-800s are due to move to Batik Air Malaysia, and 65 Airbus A321LRs are on order.
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Airbus A320-200 Narrow-body Domestic and regional routes
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Airbus A320neo Narrow-body Domestic and regional routes
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Boeing 737-800 Narrow-body · 12 Domestic routes (to move to Batik Air Malaysia)
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Airbus A330-300 Wide-body · 1 Longer and pilgrimage routes
Cabin classes
Batik Air sells two cabins, Economy and Business. The aircraft and route decide which Batik Air cabins you can book.
Economy All flights
Full-service
Snack or mealChecked bag included
Business All aircraft
12 seats on narrow-bodies
Priority check-inExtra baggageLounge access where offered
Batik Air Club
Batik Air’s loyalty programme. Join Batik Air Club online before you fly so the trip counts.
Members collect points on Batik Air flights and can redeem them for rewards. Check the programme rules on the airline’s website.
Batik Air Club is the frequent flyer programme, where members collect points on Batik Air flights.
Baggage allowance
Batik Air does not give every passenger the same allowance: the route, the cabin and the fare you buy each change it. Your ID e-ticket shows what you have.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
As a full-service airline, Batik Air includes checked baggage; the amount depends on route and cabin. Check your e-ticket.
Pro tip: connecting to a Lion Air or Wings Air flight? Check whether bags are checked through on your ticket.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Getting through check-in for Batik Air is simpler in this order. Start online and finish at bag drop.
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Step 1
Check in online
Online check-in for ID flights is on the official Batik Air website or app. You need the ID booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
International Batik Air passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires. Domestic ID passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Batik Air closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at CGK.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
Hand in checked luggage at the Batik Air counter or bag drop, then keep your boarding pass and passport ready for security and the gate.
Batik Air counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official Batik Air website.
Save money
Cheap tickets
How to find a cheaper Batik Air fare without giving up the bag or seat you need.
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Try midweek ID flights
Batik Air fares are often lower on midweek departures. Search a spread of dates around your trip to find the cheaper days.
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Avoid peak seasons
Lebaran (Eid al-Fitr) and the year-end holidays are the busiest times for Indonesian domestic travel.
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Price the bundle, not the base fare
The lowest ID fare is not always the cheapest trip once bags and seats are added. Compare the fare types before you pay.
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No. Batik Air is the full-service brand of the Lion Air Group, with Business class and included baggage.
They are sister airlines in the Lion Air Group. Batik Air is Indonesian; Batik Air Malaysia (formerly Malindo Air) is Malaysian.
Change rules come with each Batik Air fare, and the lowest ones allow the least. Make changes through the airline or whoever sold you the ticket.
Yes. Children under two usually travel on an adult’s lap with an infant ticket. Add the infant when you book and check Batik Air’s rules on prams and car seats.
Search the ID flight number on Batik Air’s website or app. Airport departure screens show the same status on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Batik Air.
We check these Batik Air answers with the airline’s own sources and aviation references every season.
Prices & payment
No. Batik Air is the full-service airline of the Lion Air Group in Indonesia. Fares usually include more than on sister airline Lion Air, which is a low-cost carrier. Check the fare details for what your ticket includes, such as baggage and meals.
Getting there
Batik Air uses both Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta. Soekarno-Hatta is its main hub. Always check which airport is shown on your booking, since the two airports are far apart.
Batik Air uses the IATA code ID and the ICAO code BTK. Its radio callsign is BATIK.
Online check-in: yes. Check in on batikair.com. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
No, Batik Air is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.
General
Batik Air offers Business and Economy class. Business includes larger seats and more services, while Economy is the standard cabin. Seats and services can vary by aircraft type, so check the details for your flight when you book.
Batik Air Club is the loyalty programme of Batik Air. Members earn rewards on Batik Air flights. Check the Batik Air website for joining details and current earning and redemption rules.
International routes include Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Bangkok, Chennai, Perth and Canberra, and the airline also runs charter flights to China. Most of its network is domestic Indonesia. Check the Batik Air website for the current route map.
Yes. Batik Air is the full-service airline of the Lion Air Group, alongside Lion Air, Wings Air, Batik Air Malaysia and Thai Lion Air.
Batik Air Malaysia is the group's Malaysian airline, formerly Malindo Air. It took the Batik name on 27 April 2022.
Yes. Batik Air has Business Class lounges at Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma.
Skytrax rates Batik Air as a three-star airline.
Batik Air is headquartered in Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, Jakarta, Indonesia. Its main hub is Soekarno–Hatta International.
The Batik Air baggage allowance depends on your route, cabin and fare. The Baggage allowance section of this guide gives 4 figures, by cabin and route where they differ. Check the allowance printed on your ticket before you pack.
Booking
Batik Air had 61 aircraft in service, mostly Airbus A320 family jets, with 190 on order.
