Thursday, 18 June 2026

VM2026 Strengthens Regional Connectivity: As Inaugural AirAsia Service Connects Jakarta Directly To Kelantan

 

KOTA BHARU – Tourism Malaysia, in collaboration with AirAsia, Tourism Kelantan, the State Government of Kelantan, and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), today welcomed the inaugural direct flight connecting Jakarta, Indonesia (CGK) and Kota Bharu, Kelantan (KBR), marking a significant milestone in enhancing regional connectivity and supporting the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign.

The inaugural AirAsia service, flight AK2354, arrived at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (LTSIP), Kota Bharu, at 15:50 local time. Operated using an Airbus A320 aircraft with a capacity of 180 seats, the new route provides greater accessibility between Indonesia and Malaysia's East Coast, while opening new opportunities for tourism, trade and economic cooperation.

The welcoming ceremony was attended by YB Datuk Kamarudin Md Nor, Chairman of the Kelantan Tourism, Culture, Arts and Heritage Committee; YBrs. Mrs. Baizuri Baharum, Director of International Promotional Division Southeast Asia Tourism Malaysia; Dato’ Mohd Izani Ghani, Managing Director of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB); and Mr. Zamani Rafique, Director of Global & Government Affairs, AirAsia.

-Tourism Malaysia.

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