Chinese destinations are back on people’s travel list since the country opened their borders recently. AirAsia has now begun it’s return to China, with the first flight to/from Guangzhou on 10th February 2023, with a good response from travellers.
China recommenced to/from with strong load factors both ways.
relaunch of seven international destinations in China
The first seven Chinese destinations
AirAsia Malaysia (AK) is restarting four China destinations from two hubs – Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu to Macao, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Kunming. With an initial 10 flights weekly, the airline plans to increase the frequency by up to 27 flights weekly in March.
Complementing the resumption of the short-haul destinations, AirAsia X Malaysia (D7) is set to reconnect Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Chengdu offering 10 flights weekly from 1st March 2023.
As the entry to China is currently limited to certain visas, guests are advised to check the travel requirements before you book. For the travel requirements to China, please click here.
Promotional fares
AirAsia Malaysia (AK) is offering all-in, one-way fare for essential travellers from RM151/RMB223 from Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu to
- Macao
- Shenzhen
- Guangzhou
- Kunming
AirAsia X Malaysia (D7) will carry you from Kuala Lumpur to
- Shanghai
- Hangzhou
- Chengdu
for an all-in, one-way Economy fare from RM899/RMB1,088 or RM2,199/RMB3,288 for a Premium Flatbed. Book by 19th Feb 2023 for travel until 26th March 2023.
*Promotional all-in fare are inclusive of airport taxes, MAVCOM fee, fuel surcharges and other applicable fees. Other terms and conditions apply.
Flight Schedule between Kuala Lumpur and China:
Macao schedule
| Route | Flight No | Departure | Arrival | Effective from | Days of Service |
| Kuala Lumpur – Macao | AK186 | 16:35 (4.35pm) | 20:25 (8.25pm) | 14th February | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
| Macao – Kuala Lumpur | AK187 | 21:05 (9.05pm) | 1:05 (1.05am) |
Shenzen Schedule
| Route | Flight No | Departure | Arrival | Effective from | Days of Service |
| Kuala Lumpur – Shenzen | AK128 | 22:00 (8pm) | 2:10 (2.10am) | 11th February | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
| Shenzen – Kuala Lumpur | AK129 | 3:15 (3.15pm) | 7:20 (7.20am) | 12th February | Wednesday, Friday, Sunday |
Guangzhou Schedule
| Route | Flight No | Departure | Arrival | Effective from | Days of Service |
| Kuala Lumpur – Guangzhou | AK118 | 20:10 (8:10pm) | 00:30 (12.30am) | 10th February | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday |
| Guangzhou – Kuala Lumpur | AK119 | 1:35 (1.35am) | 5:45 (5.45am) | 11th February | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
| Kuala Lumpur – Guangzhou | AK112 | 5:10 (5.10am) | 9:20 (9.20am) | 1st March | Friday |
| Guangzhou – Kuala Lumpur | AK113 | 10:25 (10.25am) | 14:40 (2.40pm) |
Kunming Schedule
| Route | Flight No | Departure | Arrival | Effective from | Days of Service |
| Kuala Lumpur – Kunming | AK7101 | 12:15 (12.15pm) | 16:00 (4pm) | 11th February | Monday |
| Kunming – Kuala Lumpur | AK7100 | 17:55 (5.55pm) | 21:50 (9.50pm) | ||
| Kuala Lumpur – Kunming | AK101 | 13:10 (1:10pm) | 16:55 (4.55pm) | 3rd March | Saturday |
| Kunming – Kuala Lumpur | AK102 | 17:55 (5:55pm) | 21:50 (9.50pm) |
Shanghai Schedule
| Route | Flight No | Departure | Arrival | Effective from | Days of Service |
| Kuala Lumpur – Shanghai | D7330 | 18:50 (6.50pm) | 0:20 (12.20am) | 2nd March | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday |
| Shanghai – Kuala Lumpur | D7331 | 1:35 (1.35am) | 7:30 (7.30am) | 3rd March | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday |
Hangzhou Schedule
| Route | Flight No | Departure | Arrival | Effective from | Days of Service |
| Kuala Lumpur – Hangzhou | D7302 | 7:30 (7.30am) | 12:40 (12.40pm) | 1st March | Wednesday, Friday |
| Hangzhou – Kuala Lumpur | D7303 | 13:55 (1.55pm) | 19:30 (7.30pm) |
Chengdu Schedule
| Route | Flight No | Departure | Arrival | Effective from | Days of Service |
| Kuala Lumpur – Chengdu | D7320 | 9:10 (9.10am) | 13:40 (1.40pm) | 1st March | Wednesday, Saturday |
| Chengdu – Kuala Lumpur | D7321 | 14:55 (2.55pm) | 19:45 (7.45pm) | ||
| Kuala Lumpur – Chengdu | D7326 | 18:10 (6.10pm) | 22.40 (10.40pm) | 6th March | Monday |
| Chengdu – Kuala Lumpur | D7327 | 23:55 (11.55pm) | 4:45 (4.40am) |
Flight Schedule between Kota Kinabalu and China:
Shenzhen Schedule
| Route | Flight No | Departure | Arrival | Effective from | Days of Service |
| Kota Kinabalu – Shenzhen | AK1522 | 23:35 (11.35pm) | 2:45 (2:45am) | 1st March | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
| Shenzhen – Kota Kinabalu | AK1523 | 3:50 (3.50am) | 7:00 (7.00am) | 2nd March | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday |
Guangzhou Schedule
| Route | Flight No | Departure | Arrival | Effective from | Days of Service |
| Kota Kinabalu – Guangzhou | AK1530 | 20:00 (8pm) | 23:15 (11.15pm) | 2nd March | Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, |
| Guangzhou – Kota Kinabalu | AK1531 | 00:20 (2am) | 3:35 (3.35am) | 3rd March | Monday, Saturday |
Local time in China and Malaysia are the same.
The airline is very pleased with the impressive load factor of their inaugural flight to/from Guangzhou and looks forward to helping boost tourism, trade and economic growth in both countries.
… China is an integral market for AirAsia Aviation Group, where we were the largest international low-cost carrier by capacity pre-pandemic. AirAsia Malaysia CEO, Riad Asmat
Likewise, AirAsia X Malaysia CEO, Benyamin Ismail believes the recommencement of services to China will be popular for business travellers, international students and those visiting family and relatives.
… China will be our next primary market focus as we resume our growth strategy flying our most popular and profitable routes. We have witnessed tremendous success with our services to China in the past where we carried over 1.8 million guests to/from China in 2019 alone. Benyamin Ismail
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