YIA serves both Domestic and International Flights

Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) serves both domestic and international flights, with key international connections to and from Singapore (SIN) (Scoot, AirAsia) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) (Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia) being the most prominent, alongside numerous domestic routes to major Indonesian cities like Jakarta, Bali, and Makassar. While YIA – Yogyakarta International Airport offers direct international flights, connecting through Jakarta (CGK) or Singapore (SIN) from other global hubs is also a common way to reach it, with airlines like Scoot, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and domestic carriers like Garuda Indonesia and Lion Air serving the airport.

Key International Destinations:

• Singapore (SIN): Direct flights available via Scoot and AirAsia.
• Kuala Lumpur (KUL): Direct flights available via Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia.

Airlines Flying to YIA (International & Domestic):

• International Carriers: Scoot, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines.
• Domestic Carriers (with international connections): Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Citilink, TransNusa, NAM Air, Super Air Jet.
• How to Find Flights:
  Use flight comparison sites like Skyscanner or Google Flights, searching for flights to YIA.
  Check airline websites directly, especially Scoot, Traveloka, or local Indonesian carriers for specific routes.
  Tips for Travelers:
  Connecting Flights: If coming from further afield, flying into Jakarta (CGK) or Singapore (SIN) and connecting to YIA is a common strategy.
  Dry Season: May to September is the best time to visit for sunny weather for your best holiday travels to islands of Java and Bali before heading to other great fascinating islands in Indonesia.

The detailed breakdown of these international routes:

Daily Flight Frequency by Routes: Singapore (SIN): Approximately 3 flights daily (21 flights per week). These are primarily operated by Scoot and Singapore Airlines.
Kuala Lumpur (KUL): Approximately 2 to 3 flights daily. While some weekly data varies, most recent January 2026 reports indicate roughly 17 to 18 flights per week. Major carriers for this route include AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.
Direct International Airlines at YIA
Destination Primary Airlines: Singapore (SIN) Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Kuala Lumpur (KUL) AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines
Key Travel Information
Flight Duration: Direct flights to both Singapore and Kuala Lumpur take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Connecting Flights: Many travelers still reach Yogyakarta by connecting through larger Indonesian hubs like Jakarta (CGK) or Bali (DPS), which offer significantly more frequent domestic connections to YIA throughout the day.
Recommended Arrival: For international departures, passengers are advised to arrive at the airport 3 hours before departure to complete immigration and customs procedures.
Transport to City: The most efficient way to reach central Yogyakarta is the YIA Airport Rail Link, which takes about 35 minutes and costs approximately IDR 20,000–50,000 depending on the service (Regular or Xpress). Java Bali Group is ready with all types of cars in the Aiport (YIA).