Malaysian travellers will soon have more options to fly directly to Shanghai in China and Sydney in Australia, as Batik Air introduces new services from Kuala Lumpur. This move strengthens the airline's connectivity to two major Asia Pacific cities.
Starting June 23, passengers can fly non-stop from KL to the Chinese metropolitan city with fares starting from RM399 (Economy) and RM1,679 (Business). The route will be operated by a Boeing 737 aircraft.
This new route adds to Batik Air's existing China network, which includes Changsha, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Kunming, Xiamen and Zhengzhou.
Shanghai's modern vibes attracts all kinds of travellers, from solo wanderers and business folks, to group travellers looking for some city adventure.
On July 1, travellers can also fly directly to Sydney from KL, with fares starting from RM749 (Economy) to RM4,069 (Business), operated by Airbus A330 aircraft for enhanced capacity and comfort on long-haul travel. This route is set to run seven times weekly.
Sydney in the state of New South Wales is one of Australia's largest cities, known for its popular landmarks like the Sydney Opera and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The airline already has three other Australian cities on its network: Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane.
The launch of these new routes are timely as the country continues to promote Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).
According to Tourism Malaysia statistics, the country recorded about 4.7 million visitors from China and more than 500,000 visitors from Australia last year, highlighting strong travel demand.
Visa-free short stays to China and improved connectivity have boosted outbound travel, while Australia continues to see strong flows for tourism and business.
Batik Air chief executive officer Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy said the introduction of both routes reflects the airline's commitment to building a resilient, demand-driven network.
"Improved air connectivity will play a crucial role in supporting inbound travel growth," he said in a press statement.
“Despite the broader global environment, the outlook for travel demand remains positive. The airline remains focused on maintaining a balanced and sustainable approach to growth, identifying opportunities where demand is strongest while continuing to support Malaysia’s position as a preferred destination in the region,” he added.
For more information or to start booking, download the Batik Air mobile app or visit www.batikair.com.
