AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) broadcasts its growth into Australia with a brand new route from Kuala Lumpur direct to Darwin, Australia, reinforcing its ongoing dedication to enhancing worldwide connectivity from Malaysia.
Beginning 27 June 2025, travellers could have extra reasonably priced choices to discover the colourful capital of Australia’s Northern Territory, with 4 flights weekly. Darwin serves as the right gateway to breathtaking landscapes, thrilling adventures, and wealthy cultural experiences. From the beautiful sunsets over Mindil Seaside to wildlife encounters at Crocosaurus Cove, or a pathway to expertise the spectacular Kakadu Nationwide Park, the twin UNESCO World Heritage Listed website, famend for its beautiful pure magnificence and wealthy Indigenous tradition. The town undoubtedly guarantees unforgettable experiences for all travellers.
AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) is consistently increasing within the Australian markets. Since March 2024, the airline has been flying to Australia for the primary time, between Kuala Lumpur and Perth, supporting sister airline AirAsia X (flight code D7) which additionally flies that route, because of robust demand. AirAsia Group (Malaysia & Indonesia) operates in Perth and Cairns whereas AirAsia X flies to Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. As an entire, the airline serves in 4 Australian cities and with Darwin becoming a member of the community from 22 March from Bali and June from Kuala Lumpur, it’s going to grow to be its fifth vacation spot within the nation.
During the last 12 months, the airline has carried over 600,000 passengers between each nations. The brand new Kuala Lumpur-Darwin route additional reinforces AirAsia’s dedication in direction of boosting tourism between Malaysia and Australia. This milestone marks a major step within the airline’s worldwide growth, additional driving tourism, commerce, and cultural change between each nations.
Minister for Commerce, Enterprise and Asian Relations, Robyn Cahill OAM commented: “We welcome this essential milestone for AirAsia to reconnect Darwin with the worldwide capital metropolis of Kuala Lumpur. This won’t solely enhance air accessibility and affordability for Territorians, however will make it simpler to speculate, go to and do enterprise within the Territory.
“AirAsia is constantly recognised as amongst the world’s finest low-cost airways, so their determination to spend money on Darwin reinforces our vibrant financial future. Air connectivity is a precedence for the Territory, so we are going to now be centered on working with all airline companions to make sure all flights see robust industrial outcomes.
“We’re sending a transparent message that we’re open for enterprise and that we’re effectively positioned to advance commerce, funding and strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia.”
Dato’ Captain Fareh Mazputra, CEO of AirAsia Malaysia stated: “We’re thrilled to launch our very first flight to Darwin, creating better alternatives for each leisure and enterprise travellers to discover considered one of Australia’s most vibrant and distinctive locations. On the similar time, we’re opening a brand new gateway to Asia and past for ‘Territorians’ within the Prime Finish of Australia.
“As journey journey continues to develop in recognition, we see Darwin as a hidden gem for Malaysians and travellers throughout Southeast Asia, providing a particular expertise past the same old vacationer hotspots. With our seamless Fly-Via companies by way of Kuala Lumpur, Darwin is now extra accessible than ever for travellers from key markets inside our community, together with Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, China, Cambodia, South Korea, and past.
“Our dedication to enhancing connectivity throughout our core markets aligns with our purpose of offering reasonably priced journey choices and making Asia extra accessible to everybody. We deeply admire the help of our stakeholders, together with the federal government and airport authorities, in strengthening tourism alternatives between each capitals. We look ahead to increasing our presence and bringing our world-class companies to this stunning a part of Australia.”
Rob Porter, Government Normal Supervisor, Airports for Airport Improvement Group welcomed AirAsia Malaysia and stated this service is a major win for the Territory: “We’re thrilled to welcome AirAsia Malaysia to Darwin, re-establishing a much-needed low-cost connection between the Prime Finish and Asia. This route instantly responds to demand from our neighborhood, who’ve lengthy referred to as for extra reasonably priced journey choices to key locations like Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and India.
“Past providing better selection for Territorians, this new hyperlink may also strengthen inbound tourism, supporting native companies and cementing Darwin’s place as a key worldwide gateway. We look ahead to working intently with AirAsia to develop this service and discover future alternatives for growth.”
Suzana Bishop, Chief Government Officer of the Division of Tourism & Hospitality, Northern Territory Authorities, commented: “We’re excited to embrace AirAsia Malaysia as a part of Darwin’s rising aviation community, creating extra alternatives for worldwide travellers to discover the Prime Finish of Australia.
“AirAsia Malaysia’s inaugural launch into Darwin affords guests distinctive alternatives to immerse themselves within the Northern Territory’s iconic landscapes, deep cultural heritage and native experiences. From breathtaking nationwide parks and thrilling wildlife encounters to darkish sky stargazing, this new connection unlocks a various vary of unforgettable experiences for our rising Asian markets and past.”
To rejoice this unbelievable milestone, AirAsia is providing particular promotional fares with flights between Kuala Lumpur and Darwin occurring sale from as little as RM299* all-in a method whereas the return route from Darwin to Kuala Lumpur begins from AUD189* all-in a method.
All flights can be found for reserving from now till 30 March 2025 for journey between 27 June and 25 October 2025. Guide now on airasia.com or the AirAsia MOVE app to plan on your subsequent journey.