Saturday, March 22, 2025 Batik Air launches year-round flights between Melbourne and Kuala Lumpur, boosting Australia–Malaysia travel and expanding access to Southeast Asia. Batik Air Launches Year-Round Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur Flights Malaysian full-service airline Batik Air is introducing a new year-round route connecting Melbourne with Kuala Lumpur. This strategic move enhances connectivity between Australia and one of Asia’s busiest cities, while also offering travellers more flexibility when heading to Southeast Asia or India.
Four Weekly Services with Spacious Wide-Body Aircraft The new service will operate four times a week using Batik Air’s Airbus A330-300, which seats 377 passengers — 12 in Business Class and 365 in Economy. The wide-body aircraft ensures a comfortable journey for both leisure and business travellers. An Extension to Existing Bali Flights Batik Air, part of the Lion Air Group, already flies daily between Melbourne and Bali.
The addition of Kuala Lumpur flights strengthens the airline’s Australian network and offers more options for those flying onwards through Asia. Kuala Lumpur A Key Transit Point for Asia and India While Kuala Lumpur remains a popular destination, it also serves as a critical transit hub for travellers heading to major cities across Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Melbourne Airport Welcomes Expanded International Access Melbourne Airport CEO Lorie Argus emphasized the benefits of the new route, noting it wou.
