KK Takes Off To Japan Via Taipei As AirAsia Widens Reach
AirAsia Malaysia will launch a new fifth-freedom route connecting Kota Kinabalu to Fukuoka, Japan, via Taipei, with daily flights beginning Aug 15, 2025.
The move is part of the airline's continued expansion of its Kota Kinabalu hub, which will operate 79 weekly flights to 13 international destinations from mid-August. The new route also provides an additional travel option for Malaysians flying to Japan, supplementing the existing Kuala Lumpur–Fukuoka route via Don Mueang operated by Thai AirAsia.
Since reinstating the Kota Kinabalu–Taipei route three years ago, over 130,000 passengers have flown the sector. The latest route aims to strengthen regional connectivity and support Sabah's tourism ambitions.
Promotional fares for the new route are now available for booking until June 8, 2025, with travel valid between Aug 15, 2025, and March 29, 2026. Related
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