KUALA LUMPUR, 31 JULY 2025: Tourism Malaysia welcomed the inaugural Batik Air’s direct flight, OD533, from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), Bangkok, to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang Airport) (SZB) on Monday.
Flagged as a significant milestone in strengthening air connectivity between Malaysia and Thailand, the daily flights underscore Batik Air’s commitment to position Subang Airport as a key hub city airport that will enhance travel accessibility ahead of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign.
Operating on a Boeing 737 aircraft, the Subang–Bangkok route is Batik Air’s first international service from SZB, offering daily flights and seamless access for both business and leisure travellers.
Located closer to Kuala Lumpur’s city centre, Subang Airport is a convenient alternative to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The service flies to Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport (DMK).
In addition to the Bangkok route, Batik Air also commenced direct flights from SZB to Kuching on Monday, further enhancing its domestic network and complementing its existing routes from SZB to Penang, Kota Bharu, Kota Kinabalu, and Tawau (via BKI).
Tourism Malaysia, Director General Datuk Manoharan Periasamy stated: “We applaud Batik Air’s commitment to expanding Malaysia’s regional and domestic air connectivity.
These new routes are timely as we gear up for VM2026. Thailand remains one of our most important source markets, and enhanced accessibility will play a pivotal role in boosting visitor arrivals and supporting the growth of Malaysia’s tourism industry.”
Batik Air, Chief Executive Officer Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy commented: “With these new routes, we are not only deepening our presence in Subang but also bringing travellers closer to the destinations they love — whether it’s exploring Bangkok’s vibrant streets or experiencing Kuching’s rich cultural charm.”
Batik Air currently operates 57 weekly flights between Malaysia and Thailand, connecting Kuala Lumpur (via KLIA Terminal 1) and Johor Bahru with several key Thai destinations, including Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi and Hat Yai, offering 9,234 seats.
