Airline
Merpati Nusantara Airlines (MZ)
Merpati Nusantara Airlines was a major Indonesian state-owned airline renowned for its extensive domestic network and pioneer flights to remote islands. Although it suspended operations in 2014, it remains a significant part of Indonesia's aviation history.
Why travelers choose Merpati Nusantara Airlines
- •Established in 1962 as a major state-owned Indonesian carrier.
- •Specialized in pioneer (perintis) flights to remote destinations like Papua.
- •Historically maintained hubs in Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali, and Makassar.
- •Suspended commercial flight operations in 2014.
Fare families
Promo Economy
Historical discounted economy fares designed for budget-conscious travelers on domestic Indonesian routes.
- •7kg carry-on baggage
- •15kg checked baggage
- •Non-refundable
- •No ticket changes permitted
Standard Economy
Regular economy class offering standard flexibility and inclusive baggage for island-hopping travel.
- •7kg carry-on baggage
- •20kg checked baggage
- •Ticket changes permitted with applicable fees
- •Standard seat selection
Business Class
Premium cabin experience featuring enhanced seating comfort, priority airport services, and maximum baggage allowance.
- •7kg carry-on baggage
- •30kg checked baggage
- •Priority check-in and boarding
- •Flexible cancellations and changes
- •Premium seating and onboard service
Key policies
Baggage allowance
Historically, Merpati offered a complimentary checked baggage allowance of 15-20 kg for domestic Economy class and 30 kg for Business class, along with one cabin bag up to 7 kg.
Change policy
As the airline has ceased operations, flight changes, cancellations, and new bookings are no longer applicable. Travelers are advised to book with alternative active Indonesian carriers.
Check-in
During its operational years, airport check-in counters typically opened 2 hours before domestic departures and closed strictly 45 minutes prior to scheduled takeoff.
Colombo (CMB) network
Merpati Nusantara Airlines operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight MZ 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight MZ 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight MZ 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight MZ 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight MZ 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight MZ 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat