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AirAsia Launches Inaugural Flight Between Kuala Lumpur and Palembang, Indonesia

AirAsia Malaysia has announced that they have officially resumed daily service between Kuala Lumpur and Palembang in Indonesia.


AirAsia Malaysia's Inaugural Restarted Flight Between Kuala Lumpur and Palembang, Indonesia is Welcomed With a Traditional Water Cannon Salute on Friday, July 18, 2025 - Courtesy AirAsia
AirAsia Malaysia's Inaugural Restarted Flight Between Kuala Lumpur and Palembang, Indonesia is Welcomed With a Traditional Water Cannon Salute on Friday, July 18, 2025 - Courtesy AirAsia

On Friday (July 18, 2025), AirAsia announced that AirAsia Malaysia has officially resumed daily service between Kuala Lumpur and Palembang, Indonesia, with their inaugural flight marking the return of international service to Palembang’s Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport.  The resumed service will help revitalize local tourism, attract more international visitors, especially from Malaysia, and spur growth across the transport, hospitality, and food and beverages sectors.  Indonesia is targeting between 14.6 and 16 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2025, and enhanced regional connectivity by AirAsia will be vital in supporting this goal.


In Friday’s announcement, AirAsia Malaysia’s CEO, Captain Fareh Mazputra, said,


“Resuming our Palembang route has been a long-standing priority since the pandemic.  As a high-demand destination, especially for Balik Kampung travel during Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidiladha, we are thrilled to see the airport reopened for international services. This new daily service enhances connectivity between Malaysia and Indonesia, contributing to a total of 205 weekly flights operated by AirAsia between both countries.  By reconnecting Palembang to our extensive network, we’re not only linking families and cultures but also creating new pathways for economic exchange, investment, and tourism.  We are proud to serve underserved and emerging destinations like Palembang, unlocking greater access and opportunity for communities that have long awaited international connectivity.”


AirAsia Malaysia currently operates flights from Kuala Lumpur to 15 destinations across Indonesia, including Jakarta, Bali (Denpasar), Medan, Yogyakarta, Banda Aceh, Makassar, Padang, Pekanbaru, Balikpapan, Labuan Bajo, Lombok, Palembang, Semarang (starting September 5, 2025), as well as from Penang to Jakarta and Medan.

 


Source: AirAsia

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