AirAsia said Tuesday it plans to launch a new route from the Philippines to Istanbul, Turkey, with a stopover in Kuala Lumpur, beginning in November 2025.
The move underscores the airline’s commitment “to making world-class destinations more accessible for Filipinos,” AirAsia Philippines president and chief executive Suresh Bangah said in a statement.
The Manila-Kuala Lumpur-Istanbul route will operate four times a week starting Nov. 14, 2025. The new service is part of the airline’s “Fly-Thru” service, which allows travelers to book connecting flights with a single transaction.
The Malaysian airline also aims to attract more international tourists to the Philippines through its extensive network. AirAsia is a leading low-cost carrier with licenses to operate in five Southeast Asian countries: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Cambodia.
AirAsia Philippines said in a separate statement it is offering discounted fares for a limited time, with one-way base fares starting at P207 to select domestic and international destinations.
The promotion is available for booking until Aug. 31, 2025, for travel until June 30, 2026.
