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Scoot Expands Network in Indonesia with New Flights to Belitung and Pontianak

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), today announced the launch of new flight services to Belitung and Pontianak in Indonesia. Operated by the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, these flights will commence in May and June 2026 respectively, offering travellers greater accessibility and more options for travel.

Belitung is a tropical gem tucked away in the eastern coast of Sumatra, and known for its unique geological formations, rich biodiversity, and pristine coastlines. The island is also home to the Belitung Tarsier, a nocturnal primate subspecies unique to the island. From 3 May 2026, Scoot will launch two times weekly flights to Belitung.

Pontianak, the capital of West Kalimantan, sits directly on the equator and is home to the Equator Monument, where visitors can stand between the northern and southern hemispheres. This culturally rich riverside city, set along Indonesia’s longest river, the Kapuas River, also enjoys a reputation as a food haven with its wide variety of local specialities. From 29 June 2026, Scoot will operate three times weekly flights to Pontianak.

Travellers from Malaysia can now connect to the new destinations via Singapore Changi Airport with one-way Economy Class fares starting from MYR219 to Belitung, and MYR309 to Pontianak, inclusive of taxes. The new flights will be available for booking from today via Scoot’s website, mobile application, and progressively through other channels. 

With the launch of services to Belitung and Pontianak, Scoot’s network will increase to 85 destinations across 18 countries and territories.

In addition to the new destinations, Scoot will also be increasing flight frequencies within its network to support the demand for air travel, especially during the upcoming school holiday season.

From April 2026, flights to Phuket will increase from 17 to 21 times weekly and flights from Sibu will increase from three to four times weekly. From June 2026, flights to Bali and Jakarta will increase from 28 to 35 times weekly. In the same month, services to Labuan Bajo will increase from two to three times weekly, services to Lombok will increase from four to 10 times weekly and services to Manado will increase from six times weekly to daily flights.

In North Asia, frequencies to Okinawa will increase from three to four times weekly from April 2026. Similarly, frequencies to Changsha will increase from four to five times weekly. In Europe, frequencies to Vienna will increase from three to four times weekly from June 2026.

Mr Leslie Thng, Chief Executive Officer of Scoot, said, “The addition of new routes to Belitung and Pontianak not only enhances Scoot’s footprint in Indonesia, but also strengthens the SIA Group’s network connectivity through Singapore. The increase in flight frequencies to many popular destinations will also support demand for travel as we head into the school holiday season. We remain committed to providing our customers with more travel options and enjoyable journeys with Scoot.”

Flight schedules are subject to government and regulatory approvals or changes. All Scoot flights transit via Singapore Changi Airport. For more information on flight schedules, please visit www.flyscoot.com.

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