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- Asep Haryono | AirAsia Launches Two New Direct Flights from Pontianak to Kuching and Kuala Lumpur - Powered by Blogger
AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) has reinforced its position as the airline with the widest network between Malaysia and Indonesia by launching two brand-new direct routes connecting Kuala Lumpur and Kuching with Pontianak, the capital of West Kalimantan. AirAsia is also currently the only airline operating international flights to Pontianak.
This expansion comes on the heels of AirAsia’s rapid growth in Indonesia, including the launch of the Kuala Lumpur–Palembang route this July and the upcoming Kuala Lumpur–Semarang route in September. With the addition of Pontianak, AirAsia Malaysia will now serve a total of 17 destinations in Indonesia, operating 223 weekly flights between the two countries further cementing its reputation as the airline with the most extensive network to Indonesia.
A number of airlines including Air Asia landing at Supadio International Airport, Pontianak. (HARYADI/PONTIANAK POST)
This is me with two lovely AirAsia stewardesses I met during the AirAsia exhibition at the Youth Engagement Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in November 2019. It was a long time ago, but the memory remains sweet and unforgettable.
These new routes are expected to boost regional connectivity and support both governments' efforts to strengthen ties. The initiative also aligns with Indonesia’s goal of attracting 16 million international tourists, with Malaysia continuing to be a major contributor to that number.
The Malaysian Consul welcomed the plan to resume direct international flights from Pontianak to both Kuching and Kuala Lumpur. Ongoing discussions between the West Kalimantan Provincial Government and the Malaysian Government via the Consulate are helping to solidify these plan
" Pontianak is the capital city of West Kalimantan provinces. The Republic of Indonesia has about 30 provinces. The city of Kuching (part of Malaysia) is located in the same island of West Kalimantan or internationally recognized as borneo..
In other words, Pontianak is one and only Provincial capital city in Indonesia which direct border with Kuching, the city of Malaysia in the same island"
Relations grew closer following an official visit by the AirAsia Berhad delegation to West Kalimantan Governor Ria Norsan on Monday (June 23). The AirAsia team, led by Eddy Krismaedi (Chairman of AirAsia Indonesia Government Affairs), was joined by Hamdan Mohamad (Director of Sarawak Affairs at AirAsia Berhad) and the Malaysian Consul in Pontianak, Azizul Zekri Abd Rahim.
During the meeting, they discussed the reopening of Pontianak–Kuching and Pontianak–Kuala Lumpur routes, following the recent reinstatement of Supadio Airport’s international status on June 4, 2025.
This expansion comes on the heels of AirAsia’s rapid growth in Indonesia, including the launch of the Kuala Lumpur–Palembang route this July and the upcoming Kuala Lumpur–Semarang route in September. With the addition of Pontianak, AirAsia Malaysia will now serve a total of 17 destinations in Indonesia, operating 223 weekly flights between the two countries further cementing its reputation as the airline with the most extensive network to Indonesia.
These new routes are expected to boost regional connectivity and support both governments' efforts to strengthen ties. The initiative also aligns with Indonesia’s goal of attracting 16 million international tourists, with Malaysia continuing to be a major contributor to that number.
The Malaysian Consul welcomed the plan to resume direct international flights from Pontianak to both Kuching and Kuala Lumpur. Ongoing discussions between the West Kalimantan Provincial Government and the Malaysian Government via the Consulate are helping to solidify these plan
In other words, Pontianak is one and only Provincial capital city in Indonesia which direct border with Kuching, the city of Malaysia in the same island"
Relations grew closer following an official visit by the AirAsia Berhad delegation to West Kalimantan Governor Ria Norsan on Monday (June 23). The AirAsia team, led by Eddy Krismaedi (Chairman of AirAsia Indonesia Government Affairs), was joined by Hamdan Mohamad (Director of Sarawak Affairs at AirAsia Berhad) and the Malaysian Consul in Pontianak, Azizul Zekri Abd Rahim.
During the meeting, they discussed the reopening of Pontianak–Kuching and Pontianak–Kuala Lumpur routes, following the recent reinstatement of Supadio Airport’s international status on June 4, 2025.
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That's good for those traveling in those directions.
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