At a glance
- Company
- AirAsia X
- Announcement
- Expansion
- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
Key figures
- First-month average load factor
- 80 per cent
- Travellers on the route so far
- more 7,000
- Travellers who are non-Malaysians
- 90 per cent
- Karachi to Kuala Lumpur promotional fare
- PKR59,999 one-way
- Kuala Lumpur to Karachi promotional fare
- RM759 one-way
- Destinations across the AirAsia network
- more than 130 destinations
People
- Benyamin IsmailCEO of AirAsia X
- H.E. Amb. Dato' Mohammad Azhar Bin MazlanHigh Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan
Products and programs
KARACHI, July 2, 2025 -- AirAsia X (AAX), the medium-haul affiliate of the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline, today celebrated one month of operations on its Karachi–Kuala Lumpur route, recording an average load factor of 80 per cent since the inaugural flight on 30 May 2025.
The consistently strong demand from both Karachi and Kuala Lumpur reflects the robust air travel market between Pakistan and Malaysia. Forward bookings for the next quarter remain healthy, with solid load factors projected for the months to come, further affirming confidence in the route’s long-term potential.
Beyond point-to-point traffic, more than half of Pakistani guests connect via Kuala Lumpur to other destinations across Asean and beyond through AirAsia’s Fly-Thru service. Top connecting cities include, Bali, Phuket, Singapore, Perth, Melbourne and more, signalling an increasing appetite for multi-stop travel among Pakistani outbound passengers. Additionally, 90 per cent of more 7,000 travellers in this sector thus far are non-Malaysians, highlighting the route’s role in strengthening Kuala Lumpur’s position as a regional hub.
Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X said: “The response to this route has exceeded our expectations. We are not only connecting two vibrant cities but also enabling affordable access to more than 130 destinations across the AirAsia network. This aligns with our strategy of expanding into high-potential, underserved markets with strong demand for value-based medium-haul travel.”
H.E. Amb. Dato' Mohammad Azhar Bin Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan said: “The launch of AAX direct flights between Karachi and Kuala Lumpur, and the strong momentum it has achieved in just one month, marks a significant step forward in strengthening the people-to-people, economic, and cultural ties between Malaysia and Pakistan. Enhanced air connectivity such as this opens new avenues for trade, tourism, education, and investment. We commend AAX for its commitment to improving regional connectivity and are proud to support its efforts in making Malaysia even more accessible to travellers from Pakistan, especially as we look ahead to Visit Malaysia 2026.”
To celebrate the milestone, AAX is offering limited-time promotional all-in fares starting from only PKR59,999 one-way* from Karachi to Kuala Lumpur and from RM759 one-way* from Kuala Lumpur to Karachi. Bookings are available now through the AirAsia MOVE app, airasia.com, and authorised travel agents, for travel from now till 6 July for the travel period from 14 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 .
Flight Schedule between Karachi (KHI) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL):
*The all-in fare is inclusive of fuel surcharge, applicable taxes and fees, with a 7KG cabin baggage allowance. Other terms and conditions apply.
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In brief
AirAsia X says its Karachi–Kuala Lumpur route averaged an 80 per cent load factor during its first month of service, which began on 30 May 2025. The company reports that more than half of Pakistani passengers connect onward through Kuala Lumpur, and that 90 per cent of over 7,000 travellers on the route so far are non-Malaysians. CEO Benyamin Ismail said the service links the two cities and provides access to destinations across AirAsia’s network. To mark the milestone, the airline is offering promotional one-way fares from Karachi to Kuala Lumpur and from Kuala Lumpur to Karachi. The stated booking window runs through 6 July, for travel from 14 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
Key takeaways
- AirAsia X reports an average 80 per cent load factor in the route’s first month.
- The company says more than half of Pakistani passengers connect onward through Kuala Lumpur.
- AirAsia X is offering promotional one-way fares in both directions.
- The release identifies Bali, Phuket, Singapore, Perth and Melbourne among connecting destinations.
Earlier from AirAsia X
- AirAsia X continues strong growth momentum with a new route to Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city
- AirAsia X to disclose internal targets as it scales its next growth trajectory
- AirAsia X reigns as the World’s Best Long-Haul Low-Cost Airline for the second consecutive year at the World Travel Awards 2024
- AirAsia X expands its horizons to Africa with maiden flight to Nairobi
- AirAsia X inaugurates flight to Nairobi, the safari capital of the world
