SEPANG: AirAsia X (AAX) is soaring into its next chapter of growth with the announcement of a long-awaited route to Istanbul, Türkiye, a city where East meets West. The new direct service between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul will commence on 14 November 2025 with four weekly flights, marking another significant step in AAX’s global network expansion.
This strategic launch marks AAX’s long-anticipated entry into Europe, opening a vital gateway linking Southeast Asia to Europe via one of the world’s most historically rich and geographically unique destinations. Straddling two continents across the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul offers travellers the rare opportunity to experience the best of both worlds.
The airline will operate from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), a major hub with connections to over 117 international and 40 domestic destinations.
This provides guests from Southeast Asia even greater onward travel options, while giving travellers from Istanbul and beyond seamless access to AirAsia’s network of 130 destinations at unbeatable value.
In celebration of this milestone, AAX is offering introductory first-come first-served promotional fares for the airline’s award-winning Premium Flatbed. Flights are available for booking until 20 August 2025 for the travel period between 14 November 2025 and 14 September 2026, on airasia.com and the AirAsia MOVE app.
To double the celebration, all AirAsia guests can enjoy an exclusive promotion of up to 45% off checked baggage when booking their flights, making their journey even more rewarding.
As Türkiye’s largest city and economic powerhouse, Istanbul is a captivating destination that offers opportunities to travellers from all walks of life. From iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, to the lively Grand Bazaar and Spice Market, the city is a treasure trove of history and vibrant local life.
