Citilink vs Garuda Indonesia

Side-by-side comparison of Citilink and Garuda Indonesia: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.

CitilinkGaruda Indonesia
Country IndonesiaIndonesia
Founded 20011947
Type Low-cost carrierFull-service airline
Alliance -SkyTeam
Main hubs Juanda International AirportSoekarno-Hatta International Airport, Denpasar International Airport
Aircraft types 15
Cabin bag weight 7 kg (15 lb)7 kg (15 lb)
Cabin bag size -56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Checked bag (Economy) 1 piece · 15 kg (33 lb)2 pieces · 23 kg (51 lb)
Extra bag fee from 250000 IDR (≈ 14.2 USD)from 220000 IDR (≈ 12.5 USD)
Online check-in opens 24 h24 h
Online check-in closes 1 h 30 min1 h 30 min
Airport check-in fee freefree
Customer service phone +6221 5088 6390(62-21) 23519999

Key differences

  • Garuda Indonesia includes more checked baggage in the basic Economy fare: 2 pieces · 23 kg (51 lb) vs 1 piece · 15 kg (33 lb) at Citilink.
  • Citilink is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Garuda Indonesia bundles more into the ticket.
  • Garuda Indonesia is a SkyTeam member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.

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Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.