AirAsia strengthens its position as people’s choice carrier between Malaysia and Indonesia with Kuala Lumpur–Batam Flights

AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) today strengthened its position as the people’s choice carrier between Malaysia and Indonesia with the launch of a direct Kuala Lumpur–Batam flight, enhancing cross-border connectivity and making travel between the two nations more convenient.

January 19, 2026 -- AirAsia strengthens its position as people’s choice carrier between Malaysia and Indonesia with Kuala Lumpur–Batam Flights
AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) today strengthened its position as the people’s choice carrier between Malaysia and Indonesia with the launch of a direct Kuala Lumpur–Batam flight, enhancing cross-border connectivity and making travel between the two nations more convenient.

The new route marks a significant milestone, expanding AirAsia’s network to 19 routes and carrying nearly three million guests between Malaysia and Indonesia in 2025. This growth underscores AirAsia’s commitment to enhancing connectivity and strengthening ties between the two neighbouring nations.

In 2025, Batam Municipality welcomed over 120,000 international tourist visits, with Malaysian travellers among the top visitors, contributing 23% of the total. With the introduction of this new route, AirAsia expects the number of Malaysian visitors to Batam to rise further, boosting tourism and economic exchange between the two countries. This new route will also support the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, which aims to attract 4.6 million Indonesian tourists, as well as Indonesia’s target of welcoming up to 17 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2026.

Captain Fareh Mazputra, CEO AirAsia Malaysia said: “We are thrilled to expand our connectivity with the new Kuala Lumpur–Batam route, providing more opportunities for travel, tourism and cultural exchange. Malaysians and Singaporeans are among Batam’s top visitors, and this route will also allow other travellers to explore the island while giving people of Batam easier access to destinations across our wide network from our main hub. This new service further strengthens our cross-border network and underscores AirAsia’s commitment to providing accessible and affordable travel options for both business and leisure travellers.”

The routes will begin with daily flights operating starting 13 March 2026, Kuala Lumpur to Batam with promotional fares starts from RM199 all-in one-way* while Batam to Kuala Lumpur starts from IDR899,000 all-in one-way*. The special fares are available for booking from today until 1 February 2026 for travel between 13 March 2026 and 24 October 2026, exclusively on the AirAsia MOVE app and airasia.com.

Batam, an island in Indonesia’s Riau Islands province, is a popular leisure destination and a strategic gateway for tourists from Malaysia and Singapore. Beyond its industrial role, Batam offers a variety of attractions, including iconic architecture, beaches, historical sites and family-friendly activities. Visitors can enjoy a mix of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and modern shopping.

Flight Schedule between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Batam (BTH):

*All-in fares are quoted for one-way travel only, including passenger service charges, regulatory service charges, fuel surcharges, and other applicable fees. Terms and conditions apply.

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