AirAsia boosts Australian flight frequency

 

AirAsia is boosting its presence across major Australian gateways with a series of new flights. 

The moves reflect sustained demand and growing consumer confidence in AirAsia as the airline of choice for Australians travelling to Bali, Kuala Lumpur and destinations across the broader AirAsia network, AirAsia says in a statement. 

Adelaide-Bali frequency will increase from 4x to 7x weekly from March 21, rising to 10x weekly during peak periods, creating more than 56,000 seats per year through Adelaide Airport

Melbourne-Bali is a new route launching on March 21, adding 130,000 seats and expanding choice for Victorian travellers

Flights to Kuala Lumpur from both Sydney and Melbourne are now operating daily, with premium cabins and flatbed seating options

Perth-Bali is operating four times daily (28x weekly) operating year round, while Perth-Kuala Lumpur will have double daily departures increasing to three daily during peak periods. 

The bad news is for Northern Territory flyers with Darwin-Kuala Lumpur and Darwin-Bali flights suspended for 12 months from April 28 due to low demand. 

Carrying close to 1 million guests between Australia and Asia annually, AirAsia operated 69x total weekly frequencies across the major Australian hubs of Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth in 2025. 

Through its Fly-Thru product, the airline offers travellers access to its extensive onward network of more than 150 destinations. 

Amanda Woo, Chief Commercial Officer of AirAsia X, said the network enhancements reflect the airline's long-term commitment to Australia and its travellers. 

"Australia is an incredibly important market for AirAsia, and we are continuing to strengthen our network in a disciplined way, utilising our aircraft for popular and high-capacity routes where there is increasing demand,” she said. 

"The scale of what we are building in Australia is significant. We are not just adding seats, we are giving Australians genuinely affordable access to Asia and the world, from four major cities, with more to come. 

"We understand that the suspension of our Darwin routes impacts travel plans and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The capacity will be redeployed to other Australian destinations, further strengthening AirAsia's commitment to the market."