New Malaysia–Pontianak Flights Launching This September via AirAsia
Heads up, wanderlusters. AirAsia is launching two direct routes to Pontianak, West Kalimantan from both Kuala Lumpur and Kuching starting 12 September 2025. If you’re planning to explore Indonesia, now’s the perfect time to mark your calendar and secure a steal.
These flights make AirAsia the only airline operating international flights to Pontianak right now. Big flex, right?
🔥 Why This Route Matters
With this expansion, AirAsia is now flying to 17 destinations in Indonesia with a total of 223 weekly flights, making it the largest Malaysia-Indonesia airline network. The new Pontianak routes:
- Boost tourism and business between both countries
- Help Malaysia hit its 4.3 million Indonesian tourist target for 2025
- Support Sarawak’s big goal of five million visitors this year
- Make travel easier for Indonesians seeking medical tourism in Malaysia
🛫 Flight Info & Promo Fares
For our budget-savvy Gen Z travellers, this is where things get good:
✈️ Kuala Lumpur – Pontianak
- From RM159 one-way
- From IDR499,000 for return
- Book now until 3 August 2025
- Travel period: 12 Sept 2025 – 28 March 2026
✈️ Kuching – Pontianak
- From RM149 one-way
- From IDR467,371 for return
- Same booking and travel period
📲 Book now on the AirAsia MOVE app or at AirAsia Official Websites
🧭 Pontianak: Your Next Offbeat Destination
Not sure where Pontianak is? That’s the point, it’s an underrated gem. Located in West Kalimantan, it’s a cultural melting pot with epic riverside views, local eats, and an entry point to Borneo’s wilder side. This route also makes travel for locals easier, especially for those seeking:
- Healthcare in Kuching
- New business opportunities
- Cultural exchange with East Malaysia
As Sarawak Tourism Board CEO Sharzede put it, “This is a win-win for both sides of the border.”
💬 Leaders Weigh In
“These new direct routes will not only facilitate easier access for travellers but also bolster trade, investment and tourism flows,”
– Bapak Drs. Ria Norsan, Governor of West Kalimantan
“With Visit Malaysia 2026 on the horizon, this expansion comes at the perfect moment.”
– Azizul Zekri bin Abd Rahim, Malaysia’s Consul in Pontianak
“We’re proud to make travel more affordable and accessible across the region.”
– Dato’ Captain Fareh Mazputra, CEO of AirAsia Malaysia