Enjoy the tranquillity of Kunming, which you can now reach via direct flights from Johor Baru. — Unsplash
Still thinking of where to spend your year-end holiday? With the latest direct flights introduced by local airlines, you have a couple of new destinations you can consider.
If you’re flying out of Johor, you can easily plan a holiday to Kunming in the Yunnan province of China. AirAsia recently announced its direct route, Johor Baru to Kunming, which commences next month.
Known as the “City of Eternal Spring” due to its year-round pleasant weather, Kunming is famous for its natural wonders. You can enjoy picturesque views at places like the Stone Forest, a Unesco World Heritage Site; the Jiuxiang Scenic Area, a vast karst cave system; and Dianchi Lake, a crescent-shaped lake with crystal clear water.
Sounds intriguing? You can book your tickets from now until Nov 23, for the travel period of Dec 14 to March 28, 2026.
Promotional fares start from RM469. Booking can be done via airasia.com and the AirAsia Move app.
Operating three flights weekly between JB and Kunming, AirAsia is currently the only low-cost carrier in Malaysia to offer this direct route, which complements the airline’s 14 weekly flights from KL to Kunming.
Not many metro stations in the world look as luxurious as the ones in Tashkent. — Pexels
Another holiday destination you can consider is Tashkent. The capital city of Uzbekistan can now be easily accessed from Langkawi, Kedah.
Batik Air has introduced this new direct route following growing demand from the Uzbekistan market.
Commencing Dec 14, the direct LGK-TAS service operates once a week, complementing Batik Air’s two times weekly service from KL to Tashkent.
More information can be found via batikair.com and the Batik Air mobile app.
Tashkent is known for its stunning architecture – which extends to its metro stations. Yes, station hopping at the Tashkent Metro is actually a highly recommended activity. You’ll understand why once you see the ornate platforms.
Other places you can wander in wonder include the State Museum of the Temurids, the Tashkent TV Tower and the Chorsu Bazaar, a historical domed marketplace that has stood for over 2,000 years.
