AirAsia X now flies direct to Istanbul from Kuala Lumpur


Turkiye is a destination steeped in culture and history, and Malaysians can now explore it more easily thanks to AirAsia X’s new direct, affordable flights between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul. Photo: Unsplash

AirAsia X’s inaugural direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul, Turkiye landed smoothly at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) on Nov 14, marking an exciting chapter for the airline.

This new service signifies AirAsia X’s first-ever entry into the country, making it the latest Malaysian carrier to connect the two nations.

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