Connecting Indonesia's islands with affordable air travel.
Founded
2003
Headquarters
Jakarta, Indonesia
Sriwijaya Air is an Indonesian low-cost carrier founded in 2003, named after the ancient Srivijaya maritime empire that once dominated the region. The airline grew rapidly to become one of Indonesia's largest domestic carriers, operating an extensive network of routes connecting major cities and remote destinations across the archipelago.
The airline has experienced significant financial and operational challenges over the years, including a period of suspension and restructuring. Sriwijaya Air was operationally integrated with Nam Air, its sister carrier, under a cooperation agreement with Garuda Indonesia Group, though that partnership later ended. The airline has faced difficulties maintaining consistent operations in recent years.
Sriwijaya Air is particularly known for serving routes in eastern Indonesia and secondary cities that are underserved by other carriers, playing an important role in regional connectivity across the vast Indonesian archipelago.
Hubs & network
Sriwijaya Air's primary hub is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta, with secondary hubs at airports in Makassar and other major Indonesian cities.
Fleet
Sriwijaya Air has historically operated Boeing 737 series aircraft, including the 737-200, 737-300, 737-400, 737-500, and 737-800 variants.
Notable facts
- ›Named after the ancient Srivijaya empire, a powerful maritime and trading kingdom based in Sumatra.
- ›Founded on November 10, 2003, coinciding with Indonesia's Heroes' Day national holiday.
- ›Entered a cooperation agreement with Garuda Indonesia Group in 2019 before the partnership collapsed.
- ›Sriwijaya Flight SJ182 crashed into the Java Sea in January 2021, killing all 62 people on board.
- ›Sister carrier Nam Air was established in 2013 as a regional feeder airline under the same ownership.
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