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AirAsia launches new route linking popular Malaysia and Thailand tourist cities
December 9th 2025
AirAsia Malaysia will commence four times weekly nonstop flights between Penang and Phuket from March 13 next year. Read More » It is the LCC group’s second destination in Thailand from Penang alongside Thai AirAsia’s flights to Bangkok Don Mueang. "As we approach Visit Malaysia 2026, we remain committed to supporting the nation’s tourism ambitions by strengthening inbound connectivity to key local destinations," AirAsia Malaysia CEO, Dato’ Captain Fareh Mazputra, said. "Thailand consistently ranks among Penang’s top five sources of foreign tourists and in 2025 alone we have flown nearly 200,000 guests between Penang and Bangkok." Currently, Firefly is the only airline flying nonstop between Penang and Phuket.
