AirAsia to reinstate direct routes from Kuching, KK to Penang on March 31

KUCHING: AirAsia will reinstate its domestic routes between Penang and the East Malaysian capital cities of Kuching and Kota Kinabalu this March 31.

According to the carrier, seats are available for booking now from as low as RM119 one-way all-in for the Kuching-Penang sector, and from RM159 for the Kota Kinabalu-Penang sector.

“Book from now until Feb 18 to enjoy the promotional fares for travelling period between March 31 and Nov 30. Bookings can be made via airasia Superapp and the airasia.com website,” it said in a statement yesterday.

The daily routes, operated by AirAsia Malaysia from its hubs in Kuching and Kota Kinabalu, respectively, have been a popular choice amongst travellers from both sides of the country.

Flight AK5433 Kuching-Penang will depart at 11.50am and arrive at 1.50pm, while flight AK5432 Penang-Kuching is to depart at 2.15pm and arrive at 4.15pm.

Departing Kota Kinabalu at 8am, flight AK5323 will arrive in Penang at 10.40am, while flight AK5322 is scheduled to depart Penang at 11.05am and arrive in Kota Kinabalu at 1.55pm.

Aside from those in Penang, travellers from other parts of the northern states including Seberang Perai, Kedah, Perlis and Perak should also find the routes providing better, easier and more convenient travel options for them to reach Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.

“AirAsia also connects both Kuching and Kota Kinabalu with daily direct flights, making it even easier for holidaymakers to plan their trips to both Sarawak and Sabah at one go.

“From Kuching, travellers can further explore the other parts of Sarawak through daily direct flights to Sibu, Bintulu and Miri and likewise, from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan and Tawau in eastern Sabah.

“With the route, Penang is now just a click away for travellers from Sarawak and Sabah to reach the abundant tourism attractions the city has to offer, from its world famous street food to the carefully preserved historical sites, culture and natural heritage.

“Apart from leisure travel, the route also provides convenient connectivity for those in the education and business sectors.

“From the island city, travellers can also easily connect by road and rail to the other northern states and even to Southern Thailand,” said the airline.

AirAsia also provides direct air connectivity from Penang to Langkawi, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City, among other destinationss.

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