AirAsia Malaysia launches A320neo direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin

AirAsia Malaysia’s inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) touched down on June 27, 2025.

Flight AK612 departed KUL Airport at 05:50 local time with a passenger load of almost 90%. After a flight time of five hours and 21 minutes, the A320neo aircraft arrived in Darwin Airport at 12:41 local time.

This is the start of four-times-per-week flights between the two cities.

According to AirAsia, the launch of the service is the result of a strong collaboration between AirAsia Malaysia, Airport Development Group (ADG), and the Northern Territory Government through the Tourism Aviation Attraction Scheme (TAAS).

The last time that a Malaysian carrier flew the Kuala Lumpur to Darwin service was in 2018, operated by Malaysian Airlines. AirAsia Malaysia is currently the sole Malaysian carrier flying this route.

“Australia remains one of the Group’s key growth markets and we are thrilled to touch down today for the first time in the Northern Territory,” Dato’ Captain Fareh Mazputra, CEO of AirAsia Malaysia said in a statement.

“We are confident this new service will be well received, not only offering the only direct and affordable connectivity between Darwin and Kuala Lumpur, but also as a gateway to our vast network of over 130 destinations across Asia and beyond at great value,” Mazpurtra added.

Australian Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations, the Hon. Robyn Cahill OAM MLA, who joined AirAsia on its maiden flight to Darwin, commented: “The Territory’s aviation sector continues to go from strength to strength with this new route providing a boost to tourism, growing business and trade and connecting Territorians with a new international flight option.”

“We are thrilled to partner with AirAsia and the Airport Development Group to expand AirAsia Group’s network into the Northern Territory and provide greater choice, connectivity and competition for travelers.”

RELATED

AirAsia unveils gold livery after 16th consecutive best LCC Skytrax win

The post AirAsia Malaysia launches A320neo direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin appeared first on AeroTime.

Go to Source