Garuda Indonesia
IndonesiaFull-service carrierSkyTeam memberSince 1949
Garuda Indonesia (IATA GA, ICAO GIA) is Indonesia's state-controlled flag carrier, a full-service airline whose history begins in 1949 and a SkyTeam member since March 2014. SkyTeam lists it with 72 aircraft serving 34 Indonesian and 15 international destinations. Its low-cost subsidiary Citilink flies separately.
- Founded
- 1949
- Headquarters
- Tangerang (Soekarno-Hatta International Airport), Indonesia
- Country
- Indonesia
- Airline type
- Full-service carrier
- Alliance
- SkyTeam
- Loyalty
- GarudaMiles
- Ownership
- State-controlled company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (GIAA). In November 2025 shareholders approved a capital injection of about Rp23.67 trillion from PT Danantara Asset Management, the state investment manager, with most of the funds going to the low-cost subsidiary Citilink.
- Callsign
- INDONESIA
- Website
- garuda-indonesia.com
How travel agents book Garuda Indonesia
GDS distribution
No public GDS distribution agreement for Garuda Indonesia was verified at time of writing.
NDC
No public NDC programme details verified at time of writing.
Direct channels
Direct bookings on garuda-indonesia.com and the Garuda Indonesia app.
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History of Garuda Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia's story starts in the struggle for Indonesian independence. In October 1948 Indonesian air force officers bought a single Douglas DC-3, and in January 1949 the young airline flew its first commercial service with it, from Calcutta to Rangoon. The airline took its name from the garuda, a mythical bird of Indonesian legend, and as a state-owned carrier it was tasked with supporting the country's economic development.
Garuda grew into Indonesia's main international airline and a SkyTeam member, joining the alliance in March 2014. Its shares trade on the Indonesia Stock Exchange under the code GIAA, and it owns the low-cost airline Citilink, which flies under its own brand.
The pandemic left Garuda with debts of more than US$9 billion. On 27 June 2022 an Indonesian court approved a creditor-backed restructuring that wrote down debt and converted part of it into new bonds and shares. In November 2025 shareholders approved a capital injection of about Rp23.67 trillion from the state investment manager Danantara, much of it for Citilink and for aircraft maintenance.
Milestones
- 1948Indonesian air force officers bought the airline's first aircraft, a Douglas DC-3, in October.
- 1949First commercial flight, Calcutta to Rangoon, in January with a Douglas DC-3.
- 2014Joined SkyTeam in March.
- 2022Court approved restructuring of more than US$9 billion of debt on 27 June.
- 2025Shareholders approved a Rp23.67 trillion capital injection from Danantara on 13 November.
Fleet
Aircraft types in service as of 2026
SkyTeam lists Garuda Indonesia with a fleet of 72 aircraft. The mainline fleet is built around Boeing 737-800s for domestic and regional flights, with Airbus A330-200, A330-300 and A330-900 widebodies and Boeing 777-300ERs on longer routes. Part of the fleet was grounded during the restructuring, and the 2025 capital injection set aside funds for aircraft maintenance and repair. Citilink operates its own separate fleet.
Network and hubs
Garuda Indonesia is based at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport serving Jakarta. SkyTeam lists 49 destinations in 11 countries, 34 in Indonesia and 15 international, with 213 daily departures and 11.5 million annual passengers.
Its domestic network links the main islands of the archipelago, while its international flights and partnerships with SkyTeam members connect Indonesia with the rest of Asia and beyond. Agents should check the current route map, as the network was reduced during the restructuring.
Garuda Indonesia: frequently asked questions
What are Garuda Indonesia's airline codes?
Garuda Indonesia uses the IATA code GA and the ICAO code GIA, with the radio callsign INDONESIA. Its three-digit ticket prefix in the IATA airline register is 126, so Garuda tickets begin with 126. Citilink, its low-cost subsidiary, uses separate codes.
Is Garuda Indonesia still in SkyTeam?
Yes. Garuda Indonesia joined SkyTeam in March 2014 and remains a member. GarudaMiles members can earn and redeem miles with SkyTeam partners, and elite members receive alliance benefits such as SkyPriority and lounge access on member airlines.
What happened in Garuda Indonesia's restructuring?
After pandemic losses left it with more than US$9 billion of debt, Garuda agreed a restructuring with creditors that an Indonesian court approved on 27 June 2022. It cut debt and converted part into new bonds and shares. In 2025 the state investment manager Danantara added fresh capital.
How large is Garuda Indonesia's network?
SkyTeam lists Garuda Indonesia with 49 destinations in 11 countries, made up of 34 destinations in Indonesia and 15 abroad, and 213 daily departures. Its fleet is listed at 72 aircraft, mainly Boeing 737-800s, Airbus A330s and Boeing 777-300ERs.
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Book a meetingSources
- SkyTeam — Garuda Indonesia member page
- SkyTeam — History
- Antara — Garuda Indonesia EGM approves Danantara capital injection
- Reuters via Yahoo Finance — Court ratifies Garuda Indonesia's US$9 billion debt restructuring
- FundingUniverse — Garuda Indonesia company history
- Flightradar24 — Garuda Indonesia fleet
- IATA — Airline members list
- FAA — JO 7340.2 Contractions, ICAO aircraft operator designators