AirAsia Launches Direct Flight Between Kuala Lumpur and Banjarmasin
AirAsia has announced a new direct route from Kuala Lumpur to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. This service will commence on October 20, 2025, enhancing connectivity between Malaysia and Indonesia with a total of 229 weekly flights across various cities.
The Kuala Lumpur–Banjarmasin route provides easier access to South Kalimantan, a region recognized for its cultural, natural, and economic importance. This launch aligns with the Wonderful Indonesia 2025 campaign and supports the Economic Development Plan for South Kalimantan Province, which focuses on enhancing trade, tourism, and local investment.
With this addition, AirAsia Malaysia will operate to 18 destinations in Indonesia. From Kuala Lumpur, flights currently serve Jakarta, Bali (Denpasar), Medan, Yogyakarta, Banda Aceh, Makassar, Padang, Pekanbaru, Balikpapan, Labuan Bajo, Lombok, Palembang, Semarang, Pontianak, and now Banjarmasin. AirAsia also connects Kuching to Pontianak and Penang to Jakarta and Medan.
Dato’ Captain Fareh Mazputra, CEO of AirAsia Malaysia, said: “As the low-cost airline with the widest international network operating in Indonesia, we are proud to further expand our connectivity with the new Kuala Lumpur–Banjarmasin service. Following our recent launches to Palembang, Semarang and Pontianak, this new route broadens our network and delivers even greater value, affordability, and convenience to our guests. Indonesia is one of our most strategic and fastest-growing markets, and with 229 weekly flights, we are proud to play a pivotal role in strengthening bilateral relations, stimulating tourism growth, and unlocking more opportunities for both business and leisure travel between Malaysia and Indonesia.”
Bapak Muhammad Syarifuddin, Regional Secretary of South Kalimantan Province – Acting Head of South Kalimantan Province Tourism Agency said: “We are delighted to welcome AirAsia as the first international airline to connect Kuala Lumpur directly with Banjarmasin. In July 2025, South Kalimantan recorded 1.49 million domestic tourist trips, a 77 percent year-on-year increase with star-rated hotel occupancy at 52.17 percent. This new direct service will further boost international arrivals, extend visitor stays, and open greater opportunities for trade, tourism and investment in line with our provincial development plan. It marks an important milestone in unlocking South Kalimantan’s full potential as the City of a Thousand Rivers.”
To celebrate the launch, AirAsia is offering promotional fares starting at RM299 for one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Banjarmasin, and IDR 1,099,000 for one-way flights from Banjarmasin to Kuala Lumpur. This promotion is available for booking until September 28, 2025, for travel from October 20, 2025, to March 28, 2026. Tickets can be purchased exclusively through the AirAsia MOVE app and at airasia.com.
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