AirAsia Enhances Connectivity with New Kota Kinabalu to Fukuoka Route Starting August 2025
(IN SHORT) AirAsia is launching a new daily flight route connecting Kota Kinabalu to Fukuoka via Taipei starting 15 August 2025. The new service provides more travel options for Sabahans and regional travelers, with AirAsia reinforcing its commitment to expanding its Kota Kinabalu hub. The airline is also offering special promotional fares for flights between Kota Kinabalu and Fukuoka. This move enhances AirAsia’s regional connectivity and offers more flexibility for travelers heading to Japan.
(PRESS RELEASE) KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia, 2025-Jun-3 — /Travel PR News/ — AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) is enhancing its connectivity from its second-largest hub, Kota Kinabalu, with the introduction of a new fifth-freedom route to Fukuoka, Japan, via Taipei, Taiwan. Starting on 15 August 2025, the daily flights will provide greater flexibility for travelers, enabling them to explore more international destinations from Sabah.
The new route underscores AirAsia’s ongoing commitment to expanding its Kota Kinabalu hub, offering more options for Sabahans and travelers across the region. By adding a convenient stopover in Taipei, AirAsia provides an easy alternative for Malaysians to reach Japan, complementing the existing Kuala Lumpur to Fukuoka route operated by Thai AirAsia (flight code FD) via Don Mueang, Thailand.
Dato’ Captain Fareh Mazputra, CEO of AirAsia Malaysia, commented, “We are thrilled to launch this new fifth-freedom flight, connecting Kota Kinabalu to Fukuoka via Taipei. This is another important step in enhancing the connectivity from our Kota Kinabalu hub, which has seen continued growth since we reinstated the Kota Kinabalu-Taipei route three years ago. We have flown over 130,000 guests on this route, and we look forward to further contributing to the tourism growth of Sabah by offering more options for international travel.”
With this new service, Sabahans will enjoy more choices and flexibility when flying beyond ASEAN, while supporting the state government’s goal of positioning Sabah as a top tourist destination. The launch also strengthens AirAsia’s vision of fostering regional connectivity and providing seamless travel options across Asia.
To celebrate the new route, AirAsia is offering promotional fares starting at RM609 one-way for flights from Kota Kinabalu to Fukuoka, and JPY21,390 one-way for flights from Fukuoka to Kota Kinabalu. The promotional fares are available for booking until 8 June 2025, for travel between 15 August 2025 and 29 March 2026, through the AirAsia MOVE app and airasia.com.
Flight Schedule:
Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Fukuoka (FUK) via Taipei (TPE)
Daily flights, starting 15 August 2025
Fukuoka, a city where tradition meets modernity, is famous for its delicious Tonkotsu ramen and vibrant food scene. Nature lovers can explore Ohori Park or Fukuoka Castle, while immersing themselves in the city’s rich cultural heritage, making it an ideal destination for both relaxation and adventure.
From 15 August 2025, AirAsia will operate 79 weekly flights to 13 international destinations across Asia from Kota Kinabalu, further solidifying the airport’s role as Malaysia’s second-largest hub. This expansion is part of AirAsia’s efforts to strengthen its network and offer more travel options for its customers.
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SOURCE: AirAsia Group Berhad
