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In short

TransNusa is an Indonesian medium-service airline based at Soekarno-Hatta in Jakarta, with a second hub in Bali. Airbus and Comac aircraft fly within Indonesia and to Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, China and Australia. There is no alliance. Fares are Seat, Seat Plus and Flexi Pro, with 15 kg, 20 kg and 30 kg of checked baggage, and carry-on is 7 kg.

TransNusa is a Jakarta-based airline that relaunched in 2022 and now runs a medium-service product.

Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with TransNusa. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.

What to expect

TransNusa is an Indonesian airline that first flew on 4 August 2005, in cooperation with Trigana Air Service, stopped flying in September 2020 and was relaunched in October 2022 with backing linked to China Aircraft Leasing Group. Headquartered in Jakarta, it uses Soekarno-Hatta as its main hub and Bali's Ngurah Rai airport as a second base. It is owned 51% by PT Panca Global International Indonesia and 49% by Linkasia Airlines Group, which is linked to China Everbright. After a push as a "premium service carrier" from February 2024, it repositioned in April 2025 as a medium-service carrier, with checked baggage built into every fare.

New Thai routes in 2026

Thailand became one of its growth markets in 2026. On 6 August 2026 TransNusa opened a twice-daily route from Jakarta to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi; the first flight arrived full, and the service was later reported moving up from the A320 to the larger A321. On 9 September 2026 it added Bali to Phuket, starting four times a week and planned to go daily from 3 October 2026. That flight links two beach destinations without a change in Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. See our Jakarta to Bangkok flights, Bangkok to Jakarta flights, Bali to Phuket flights and Phuket to Bali flights pages to compare fares.

TransNusa has no Dhaka flights, but Biman and US-Bangla fly Dhaka to Bangkok into Suvarnabhumi, the same airport TransNusa uses for Jakarta.

Routes outside Thailand

Elsewhere the airline reaches Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore, Perth, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, and from 19 October 2026 Melbourne. Its Comac C909 regional jets made it the first operator of the type outside China.

Before the relaunch TransNusa was a turboprop operator. It flew Fokker 50s from 2008, gained its own air operator certificate in 2011 and added ATR 72-600s in 2017. At home, Surabaya and Makassar services resumed in September 2026, and 25 more C909s are on order.

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  • AllianceNone
  • Founded2005
  • Online check-inYes

Everything you should know

Airline codes

8B · TNU

IATA · ICAO · callsign “TRANSNUSA”

TransNusa’s IATA code is 8B, its ICAO code is TNU, and the radio callsign is TRANSNUSA. Type 8B and your flight number into a status search to follow a TransNusa flight.

Key facts

Main hub

Jakarta (CGK)

Soekarno-Hatta International

Network

Indonesia, Asia and Australia

Indonesia · Thailand · Malaysia · Singapore · China · Australia

TransNusa flies from Jakarta and Bali to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore, China, Perth and Melbourne.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Seat Plus / Flexi Pro

and Seat

Economy, sold as Seat, Seat Plus and Flexi Pro fares on Airbus and Comac aircraft.

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TransNusa flies from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Jakarta. Official website: transnusa.co.id.

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At a glance

TransNusa (IATA: 8B, ICAO: TNU) is an Indonesian airline founded in 2005 and relaunched in 2022, based at Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta with a second hub in Bali. It operates Airbus A320, A321 and Comac C909 aircraft, including Jakarta to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi and Bali to Phuket.

Key facts about TransNusa
HeadquartersJakarta, Indonesia
Fleet typesAirbus A320 (7), Airbus A321 (3), Comac C909 (5), as of July 2026; 25 C909 on order
Official websitetransnusa.co.id

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
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Thailand

Jakarta (CGK) departures2 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

A small fleet of Airbus narrow-bodies and Chinese-built regional jets.

  • Airbus A320 Narrow-body International routes such as Bali to Phuket
  • Airbus A321 Narrow-body Higher-demand sectors, including Jakarta to Bangkok
  • Comac C909 Regional jet Shorter Indonesian routes, more on order

Cabin classes

On TransNusa you can choose from Seat Plus / Flexi Pro and Seat, depending on the route and the aircraft.

Seat Plus / Flexi Pro Higher fares

More room or more flexibility

Extra legroom on Seat PlusFree date changes on Flexi Pro20 kg or 30 kg checked

Seat Base fare

Bags already included

7 kg carry-on15 kg checked baggageMeals for purchase

Frequent flyer programme

Details of the TransNusa loyalty programme are being added Add your membership number when you book to earn miles.
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Baggage allowance

Your allowance depends on your fare type: Seat, Seat Plus or Flexi Pro. The exact amount is printed on your booking.

Carry-on
7 kg
Seat checked
15 kg
Seat Plus checked
20 kg
Flexi Pro checked
30 kg

All fares include 7 kg carry-on. Checked baggage is 15 kg on Seat, 20 kg on Seat Plus and 30 kg on Flexi Pro.

Pro tip: pool allowances with travel companions on the same booking.
Travel day

Online Check-in

TransNusa check-in comes down to four steps, from checking in online to dropping your bags at Soekarno-Hatta International.

  • Online check-in available
  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Use transnusa.co.id or app to check in for eligible flights. Have your TransNusa booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Get to the airport with time for TransNusa check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.

    Well before departure
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    TransNusa desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your 8B trip.

    TransNusa counter
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Cheap tickets

Ways to get more from a TransNusa ticket between Indonesia and Thailand.

  1. 01

    Connect at Suvarnabhumi

    Most international flights into Bangkok and the TransNusa Jakarta flight share Suvarnabhumi, so you avoid a cross-town transfer.

    Suvarnabhumi
  2. 02

    Pool the family bags

    Allowances on one booking can be combined, so book everyone together rather than on separate reservations.

    Shared allowance
  3. 03

    Pick Flexi Pro for uncertain plans

    If your return date may move, Flexi Pro avoids change penalties and adds 30 kg of luggage.

    No change fee
  4. 04

    Island-hop Bali and Phuket

    The direct Bali to Phuket flight lets you combine both beach destinations without going through Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur.

    DPS to HKT

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General

Suvarnabhumi (BKK).