Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Tourism Malaysia celebrates Batik Air’s inaugural flights from Krabi and Hat Yai, boosting regional connectivity and expanding tourism between Thailand and Malaysia. Tourism Malaysia proudly announces the launch of Batik Air’s inaugural flights, OD587 and OD589, from Krabi and Hat Yai, Thailand. This milestone marks a significant step in strengthening connectivity between Malaysia and Thailand’s second-tier cities, offering new opportunities to boost tourism while enhancing Batik Air’s reach in the Thai market The daily flights, operated with Airbus A320 aircraft, expand on Batik Air’s existing routes from Bangkok and Phuket, further improving accessibility between the two countries.
Representatives from Tourism Malaysia, Batik Air, and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) warmly welcomed the 260 passengers aboard these initial flights, celebrating a key moment in regional travel expansion. Thailand continues to be a vital target market for Malaysia, alongside key nations like China, India, Indonesia, and Australia. These new direct routes underline the robust collaboration between Tourism Malaysia and Batik Air, both of which are working together to meet the ambitious goals of Visit Malaysia 2026.
This initiative aims to attract 35.6 million international tourists and generate RM147.1 billion in tourism revenue.
With these flights, travelers from Krabi and Hat Yai can now easily experience Malaysia’s diverse attractions, including the.
