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Citilink vs Indonesia AirAsia: fleets and facts compared

Citilink (Indonesia) and Indonesia AirAsia (Indonesia) side by side: fleet size, main aircraft type, founding year, hubs and status, each from our database with its source and date. Both list Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Juanda International Airport, Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and Kualanamu International Airport as a hub or base.

  • 43Citilink fleet, as of 30 June 2026
  • 27Indonesia AirAsia fleet, as of July 2026
  • 4shared hubs
  • Indonesia · Hubs CGK · SUB · HLP +3 · founded 2001Active
  • Indonesia · Hubs CGK · DPS · KNO +1 · founded 2005Active

At a glance

Each fact from our database. A grey tint marks the larger value in a row; it is not a verdict.

Fleet sizeCitilink43 aircraftAirline report · as of Indonesia AirAsia27 aircraftWikipedia fleet table · as of
Main aircraft typeCitilinkNot published in fullIndonesia AirAsiaAirbus A320-200
FoundedCitilink2001Indonesia AirAsia2005
Home countryCitilinkIndonesiaIndonesia AirAsiaIndonesia
HubsCitilinkCGKSUBHLPDPSKNOUPGIndonesia AirAsiaCGKDPSKNOSUB
StatusCitilinkActiveIndonesia AirAsiaActive

Shared hubs, outlined above: CGK, SUB, DPS and KNO.

Data last updated: Citilink · Indonesia AirAsia

Fleet breakdown

Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.

Citilink fleet

43 aircraftAirline report · as of

The source gives no aircraft-type breakdown.

Indonesia AirAsia fleet1 type

27 aircraftWikipedia fleet table · as of

  • Airbus A320-20027

Baggage & fees compared

Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.

Citilink

Citilink's baggage pages give the following allowances. Sizes and weights only.

  • Cabin baggage: one main bag plus one small item, with a combined weight of up to 7 kg.
  • Cabin bag size on Airbus A320: up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm (115 cm total).
  • Cabin bag size on ATR 72-600: up to 41 x 34 x 17 cm (92 cm total).
  • Checked baggage, domestic A320 flights (tickets issued from 5 March 2026): 15 kg, or 20 kg (15 kg plus a 5 kg bonus) for logged-in LinkMiles members booking on Citilink's website or app. The allowance is fixed at booking, even if the aircraft type later changes.
  • Checked baggage, domestic ATR flights: 10 kg.
  • Infants: travellers with a toddler may also bring the toddler's food; an approved child car seat may be taken into the cabin if a seat has been booked for the child.
  • International routes: cabin baggage only (7 kg) on most routes. Dili and Port Moresby routes include 20 kg of checked baggage.

Cabin bags over the allowance are moved to the hold and charged as checked baggage. Source: Citilink "Baggage Info" and "Baggage allowance information for domestic routes" pages, read on 24 October 2026.

Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.

Indonesia AirAsia

Indonesia AirAsia flights use the AirAsia group's baggage rules, published on the AirAsia support centre. Sizes and weights only.

  • Cabin baggage: two pieces with a combined weight of no more than 7 kg.
  • Main cabin bag: no larger than 56 x 36 x 23 cm including handles, wheels and side pockets; it must fit in the overhead locker.
  • Small bag: one laptop bag, handbag, backpack or similar, no larger than 40 x 30 x 10 cm, which must fit under the seat in front.
  • Infants under two: no cabin baggage allowance. Children from two get the standard allowance. A stroller in use by the child travels free as checked baggage.
  • Checked baggage: not included on basic fares. Value Pack and Premium Flex bookings include 20 kg. Pre-bookable allowances go up to 60 kg on selected routes.
  • Per-bag limits (when more than 30 kg is booked): each bag no more than 119 x 81 x 119 cm and 32 kg. No single item over 32 kg is accepted.
  • Indonesian domestic flights operated by QZ: 15 kg of checked baggage included. On a connecting itinerary it applies to the domestic leg only, not to an international connection.

Since 13 April 2026 the Xtra Carry-On add-on must be pre-booked online; at airport counters only 3 kg of extra cabin weight (10 kg in total) can be bought. Source: AirAsia support articles on cabin baggage, checked baggage and complimentary checked baggage, read on 24 October 2026.

Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.

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Frequently asked

Which has the bigger fleet, Citilink or Indonesia AirAsia?

Citilink has the larger published fleet. Citilink 43 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026); Indonesia AirAsia 27 aircraft (Wikipedia fleet table, as of July 2026).

Is Citilink cheaper than Indonesia AirAsia?

Fares change by route, date and demand, so neither airline is always cheaper. This page compares fleets and published facts, not fares. To check prices for a trip, search both airlines for the same dates.

Which airline is older?

Citilink was founded in 2001, Indonesia AirAsia in 2005.

Do Citilink and Indonesia AirAsia share a hub airport?

Yes: Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), Juanda International Airport (SUB), Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO).

Are both airlines currently flying?

Yes. Both are active in our directory.

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