Vanakkam, Bhubaneswar! AirAsia revives flights to the mystical city in India’s East

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

AirAsia has unveiled its plans to resume flights to the culturally-rich capital of Odisha, Bhubaneswar, starting May 28, 2024, with thrice weekly flights. This announcement follows AirAsia’s commitment to bolster air connectivity between Malaysia and India, marking its 13th route launched since 2008.

The introduction of the Kuala Lumpur-Bhubaneswar flights further expands AirAsia’s network of unique routes to India, joining Jaipur and Visakhapatnam, solidifying AirAsia’s position as the sole Malaysian airline to serve these destinations.

Over the past six years, AirAsia’s extensive network has facilitated travel for more than five million passengers between India, Malaysia, and beyond. This figure has surged notably following the Malaysian government’s decision to grant visa-free entry for Indian citizens visiting Malaysia.

Bo Lingam, Group CEO of AirAsia Aviation Group Limited said: “We are immensely pleased to continue our momentum of enhancing accessible connectivity to India, one of our most treasured markets and frequently visited countries. AirAsia remains steadfast in our commitment to explore more unique routes between our countries and further grow our footprint so that more of our guests can travel affordably. Bhubaneswar is a city that beckons tourists from near and far, renowned for the rich history and heritage deeply embedded in its culture and architecture, and we’re thrilled to resume this long awaited route.”

Known as the ‘Temple City’ of India, Bhubaneswar boasts over 600 magnificent sandstone temples dating back to the 7th century, scattered across the city. These revered pilgrimage sites, along with its ancient architecture and monuments, attract global tourists eager to immerse themselves in Bhubaneswar’s vibrant culture. To the south lies the renowned Jagannath Temple in Puri, flanked by the newly inaugurated 75-meter-long Shree Jagannath Heritage Corridor. Bhubaneswar also thrives as a bustling hub for commerce and business, making it an ideal destination for both business and leisure travelers, with its lush greenery and breathtaking landscapes adding to its allure.

To mark this exciting restart, we’re offering discounted flights to Bhubaneswar until March 17, 2024, starting at just RM199* for a one-way trip. Additionally, flights from Bhubaneswar to Kuala Lumpur are available for only INR4,999* for travel between May 28, 2024, and June 18, 2025. These special fares can be booked through airasia.com and the AirAsia MOVE app, formerly known as the ‘airasia Superapp’.

AirAsia currently operates direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to an impressive 13 cities across India, including Trivandrum, Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Kochi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar (commencing flights on May 28, 2024), Jaipur (commencing flights on April 21, 2024), Visakhapatnam (commencing flights on April 26, 2024), and Ahmedabad (commencing flights on May 1, 2024). Additionally, the medium-haul affiliate airline, AirAsia X Malaysia (flight code D7), offers two direct routes from Kuala Lumpur to New Delhi and Amritsar with 8 weekly flights.

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