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AIRASIA Malaysia expanded the route namely Pontianak-Kuching and Pontianak-Kuala Lumpur from Supadio Pontianak Airport, after the international status of the airport was restored in June 2025.
According to AirAsia Malaysia CEO, Dato ‘Captain Fareh Mazputra said after the success of the launch of the latest route to Palembang and other destinations, Indonesia remained one of the most important markets. The flight also strengthened connectivity between Malaysia and Indonesia, especially in Kalimantan.
“This route not only provides more convenience for passengers, but also opens new opportunities for tourism and business between Malaysia and Indonesia,” he said in a press release on Wednesday (9/17), 2025.
The inaugural flight on September 12, 2025 recorded an average level of occupancy of 80.7% in the six sectors of the Kuala Lumpur-Pontianak and Kuching-Pontianak route. This figure shows the high interest of passengers in this new connectivity since the first day was launched.
“With an extensive network and affordable tariffs, AirAsia is committed to strengthening relations between neighboring countries while encouraging regional growth,” he affirmed.
AirAsia Malaysia continues to strengthen its connectivity to Indonesia by serving flights to 18 destinations. Currently flights from Kuala Lumpur have served routes to Jakarta, Bali (Denpasar), Medan, Yogyakarta, Banda Aceh, Makassar, Padang, Pekanbaru, Balikpapan, Labuan Bajo, Lombok, Palembang, Semarang, and Pontianak, with new routes to Banjarmasin which will be opened on October 2025.
In addition, AirAsia also connects Kuching with Pontianak, as well as Penang with Jakarta and Medan, making it easier to access travel between Malaysia and Indonesia.
Previously, AirAsia opened the new Kuala Lumpur route – now along with the return of General Ahmad Yani Airport operating international flights.
Semarang is one of the secondary city networks that has potential cultural heritage such as the Kota Tua, Lawang Sewu, Sam Poo Kong Temple, and iconic culinary spring rolls. [sources/photo special]
