“For many Filipinos traveling abroad is a lifelong goal. And Europe remains the quintessential dream destination. We recognize that high costs and complex visa processes can make European travel feel intimidating. As AirAsia Group expands its vision beyond ASEAN, our commitment remains the same - removing barriers and bringing these dream destinations closer to guests with our Fly-Thru service and partnership with Pegasus.” ~Anna Lu Victoria, AirAsia Philippines President and CEO
Europe is becoming more accessible to Filipino travelers as AirAsia Philippines expands its international connectivity beyond Asia, offering a route to Istanbul via Kuala Lumpur and opening more opportunities to explore destinations across Europe.
Through AirAsia’s extensive Kuala Lumpur network, Filipino guests can travel from the Philippines to Kuala Lumpur before continuing onward to Istanbul, providing a more convenient travel option for those planning to discover Türkiye and other European destinations.
The expanded connectivity is further supported by AirAsia’s codeshare partnership with Pegasus Airlines, Türkiye’s largest low-cost carrier (LCC). Through the partnership, travelers connecting via Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul can continue their journey to an expanding network of destinations across Europe.
From Istanbul, Filipino travelers can continue their journey to a range of destinations, including London, Moscow, Ankara, Zurich, and Athens, among others. This expanded connectivity gives travelers from Southeast Asia more options for reaching Europe through AirAsia’s Kuala Lumpur network.
For Filipino travelers, the added connections create more possibilities to finally turn long-awaited European holidays into reality — whether the goal is to explore historic cities, experience different cultures, or check Europe off the travel bucket list.
AirAsia currently operates 12 weekly flights from Manila to Kuala Lumpur, while the Cebu–Kuala Lumpur route operates three times weekly. These connections give more Filipino passengers access to AirAsia’s Kuala Lumpur hub and its expanding international network.
Travel planning is set to become even more flexible as AirAsia increases its Kuala Lumpur–Istanbul (KUL-SAW) service from four to seven times weekly by February 2027. The additional frequencies provide travelers with more scheduling options when planning trips to Europe.
The expanded network reflects AirAsia Philippines’ commitment to making international travel more accessible and affordable for Filipino travelers, while creating more opportunities to explore destinations beyond Asia.
About AirAsia Philippines
AirAsia is a leading low-cost carrier with licenses to operate in five Asean countries - Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Cambodia. Founded in 2001, AirAsia has stayed true to its purpose and tagline "Now Everyone Can Fly". The airline has made flying affordable and accessible to over 900 million guests, connecting people and communities across more than 150 destinations. Today, as one of the largest airlines in the region, AirAsia is expanding to become the world's first global low-cost network carrier. It operates more than 250 aircraft and holds a significant orderbook for the next decade. AirAsia leads in sustainable aviation with green initiatives and a net zero target by 2050. In 2025, it avoided 135,788 tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2025 through 19 fuel efficiency initiatives, achieving US$30,939,120 in fuel savings and over US$2,715,767 in shadow carbon cost reductions.
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