AirAsia resumes Kota Kinabalu-Hong Kong route
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Sabah tourism got off a great start this year with the resumption of AirAsia’s flights between Hong Kong and here.
After nearly three years of suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a direct flight from China’s special administrative region touched down at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport yesterday.
The 138 passengers onboard were given a warm welcome as they arrived after AirAsia reinstated their twice-weekly (Wednesday and Sunday) flights between the two cities.
Sabah Tourism Board chief executive officer Noredah Othman said reconnecting Hong Kong with Kota Kinabalu would reopen international connectivity to Sabah.
“Hong Kong is one of our top target tourism markets. This is a great start for our tourism industry in 2023,” she said in a statement.
“Sabah is blessed with beautiful islands and beaches, making us a preferred destination for Hong Kong travellers.
“I am glad that finally, AirAsia has reactivated its Hong Kong-Kota Kinabalu route.”
AirAsia currently connects Kota Kinabalu to five major international cities: Singapore, Manila, Bangkok, Taipei and Hong Kong.
With the resumption of the Hong Kong-Kota Kinabalu route, Sabah now receives 64 weekly direct international flights.
Among the flights, 29 are from South Korea, followed by Singapore (14), the Philippines (six), Brunei (five), Taiwan (four), as well as two each from Japan and Thailand.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific cities does AirAsia now connect to Kota Kinabalu internationally?
Which specific cities does AirAsia now connect to Kota Kinabalu internationally?
AirAsia now connects Kota Kinabalu to five major international cities. These are Singapore, Manila, Bangkok, Taipei, and with the recent resumption, Hong Kong.
Q.How many international flights does Sabah now receive weekly, and which country contributes the most?
How many international flights does Sabah now receive weekly, and which country contributes the most?
With the resumed Hong Kong route, Sabah now receives 64 direct international flights weekly. South Korea contributes the most, accounting for 29 of these weekly flights.
Q.What is the frequency of the reinstated AirAsia flights between Hong Kong and Kota Kinabalu?
What is the frequency of the reinstated AirAsia flights between Hong Kong and Kota Kinabalu?
AirAsia has reinstated its flights between Hong Kong and Kota Kinabalu with a twice-weekly schedule. These flights operate on Wednesdays and Sundays.
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