Singapore: This morning, Jetstar Asia (3K) resumed services to Medan, Indonesia, as flight 3K285 took off from Singapore's Changi Airport, making the airline the only low-cost carrier to offer direct flights between the two popular destinations.
The airline's growing fleet of Airbus A320s will operate the daily return service between Singapore's Changi Airport and Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, providing more than 130,000 low-fare seats annually.
The route is expected to serve both business and leisure travellers, strengthening ties between the two cities, and will become Jetstar Asia's fourth Indonesian destination alongside, Jakarta, Denpasar and Surabaya.
Medan, renowned for its vibrant food scene, rich cultural diversity, and proximity to natural wonders like Lake Toba, the world's largest crater lake, is a key destination for travellers seeking both urban experiences and nature escapes.
Jetstar Asia CEO, John Simeone, said he was very pleased to see the resumption of this key route after a four-year suspension.
"Medan is an important destination for many of our customers, and we're excited to reconnect these vibrant cities with affordable and convenient travel options," Mr. Simeone said.
"As the only low-cost carrier to serve this route, we remain committed to making travel accessible, and I'd like to thank our team for their hard work, as well as Changi Airport Group and Kualanamu International Airport for their support in making today's resumption possible."
Kualanamu International Airport Director Commercial and Business Development, Kedar Deshpande said that he is excited to welcome Jetstar Asia back to Medan.
"Singapore remains a favourite destination from our catchment area and Medan provides a diverse variety of weekend getaway options from Singapore - across wildlife, culinary and cultural tourism," he added.
"We are glad to have Jetstar Asia provide the much-needed additional capacity on this key route and are committed to support Jetstar Asia's efforts in growing the market together. We thank the entire Jetstar Asia team for the extensive work together."
