Passengers At I Ngurah Rai Airport Bali Up 148 Percent In February

BADUNG - I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali, served 387,574 passengers during February. The percentage increase of 148 percent, compared to the same period, February 2021.

The achievement figures for passenger movements during February 2022 include international flights which have started to grow since the opening of the flight corridor to the island of Bali. There were 3,098 passengers arriving and departing with 94 aircraft transported.

General Manager of PT Angkasa Pura I of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Herry AY Sikado explained, this positive record was also overall in February 2022, with aircraft serving 3,676 movements, an increase of 57 percent.

Three airlines carry the most passengers, namely Lion Air 131,202 passengers, Citilink Indonesia 72,845 passengers, and Air Asia 48,475 passengers.

"According to statistical growth data, air transport traffic at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport in February 2022 rose by 148 percent for passengers and airplanes, up 57 percent. This is supported by regular international flights operating and we ensure that we continue to prioritize health protocols", said Herry, in his written statement, Wednesday, March 2.

Meanwhile, for routes from origin to destination, the most served are Jakarta 201,765 passengers, Surabaya 57,815, and Ujung Pandang 32,093 with an average passenger in February 2022 serving 13,841 passengers per day.

"We are optimistic that with the start of reopening the international flight corridor to the island of Bali, the aviation and tourism sector can recover so that it can also revive the economic sector of the island of Bali, where the dominant community is engaged in the tourism business", he said.

Meanwhile, for Nyepi Day on Bali Island, the operation of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport has been temporarily suspended to support the traditions of the Balinese people, starting on March 3 at 06.00 WITA until March 4, 2022, at 06.00 WITA.

This is by the note issued by AirNav A0031/22NOTAM and except for medical evacuation and emergency flight and Circular (SE) of the Governor of Bali Province Number: 003.2/1412/DISHUB, dated February 22, 2022, regarding the implementation of the Holy Day of Nyepi Saka 1944.

"During Nyepi, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport does not operate 24 hours a day. If we look at the realization on weekdays, it can be said that we do not serve around 13 thousand passengers and 130 aircraft movements, both arriving and departing", he said.