| Origin | Destination | Duration | Route |
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🇮🇩 AmbonAMQ | NRENRE | — | View route |
🇮🇩 AmbonAMQ | SQNSQN | — | View route |
🇮🇩 BiakBIK | 🇮🇩 SeruiZRI | — | View route |
🇮🇩 SentaniDJJ | DEXDEX | — | View route |
🇮🇩 SentaniDJJ | 🇮🇩 OksibilOKL | — | View route |
🇮🇩 SentaniDJJ | 🇮🇩 Tanah MerahTMH | — | View route |
🇮🇩 SentaniDJJ | 🇮🇩 WamenaWMX | — | View route |
🇮🇩 SentaniDJJ | 🇮🇩 SeruiZRI | — | View route |
Trigana Air Service (IATA: IL) is an Indonesian regional airline founded on March 15, 1991, and headquartered in Jakarta. Specializing in passenger, cargo, and charter flights to remote destinations, particularly in Western New Guinea (Papua), it connects challenging terrains inaccessible to larger carriers. Operating from its main base at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), Trigana serves 20 domestic routes, including key Papua hubs like Jayapura (DJJ), Wamena, Biak, and Oksibil.
Starting with two Beechcraft King Air 200s and Bell helicopters, Trigana expanded rapidly into ATR turboprops and Boeing 737s ideal for short, rugged runways. It faced scrutiny with an EU flight ban (2007-2018) due to Indonesia's aviation safety issues but has since resumed growth. In 2021, it partnered with J&T Express, dedicating aircraft to cargo operations amid booming e-commerce.
With a fleet of 16 aircraft averaging 34 years old, Trigana relies on reliable ATR 42/72s for short-haul regional flights and Boeing 737 variants (passenger and freighters) for denser routes. This setup enables service to isolated airstrips amid Papua's mountainous jungles.
Passenger reviews average 3.5/5 on Tripadvisor (50+ reviews), praising affordability, friendly crew, and basic comforts like clean cabins and simple meals, but criticizing limited entertainment and occasional delays. However, safety remains a concern: 14 serious incidents, including the 2015 fatal ATR 42 crash killing 54, earning a 1-star rating from AirlineRatings.com—one of the world's lowest.
Trigana stands out for bridging Indonesia's remote frontiers, offering vital connectivity despite risks and an aging fleet. Ideal for adventurers, but safety-conscious travelers may prefer alternatives. (298 words)