AirAsia Malaysia (AK) has launched a direct Kuala Lumpur–Batam flight, starting 13 March 2026

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.

Key Highlights
- AirAsia Malaysia (AK) has launched a direct Kuala Lumpur–Batam route, starting 13 March 2026.
- This expands AirAsia’s Malaysia–Indonesia network to 19 routes, carrying nearly 3 million guests in 2025.

Promotional fares:
- Kuala Lumpur → Batam from RM199 one-way
- Batam → Kuala Lumpur from IDR899,000 one-way.

Strategic Importance
- Batam welcomed 120,000+ international tourists in 2025, with Malaysians making up 23% of arrivals.
- The new route supports:
- Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign (target: 4.6M Indonesian tourists).
- Indonesia’s goal of 17M foreign tourist arrivals in 2026.
- Batam is both a leisure destination (beaches, shopping, culture) and a strategic gateway for travellers from Malaysia and Singapore.

AirAsia’s Positioning
- CEO Captain Fareh Mazputra emphasized the route’s role in boosting tourism, cultural exchange, and accessibility.
- This strengthens AirAsia’s cross-border network, reinforcing its image as the people’s choice carrier between Malaysia and Indonesia.

In short, this new Kuala Lumpur–Batam service is not just about convenience—it’s a strategic move to deepen tourism ties and cement AirAsia’s dominance in the Malaysia–Indonesia corridor.