First Kuala Lumpur-Perth-Auckland Service Goes on Sale

Perth Airport says the decision by Batik Air Malaysia (formerly Malindo Air) to add Perth-Auckland flights as well as additional Perth-Kuala Lumpur flights will open up exciting new travel options for business and tourism travellers.

Batik Air Malaysia currently operates eight flights a week between Perth and Kuala Lumpur and four flights a week to Denpasar Bali using the B737-800 and B737-8 MAX aircraft. Sister airline Batik Air Indonesia operates daily between Perth and Denpasar Bali.

From August 24 Batik Air will add a Perth-Auckland service, flying six times a week.

Tickets for the Perth-Auckland flights are now on sale.

Perth Airport Acting CEO Kate Holsgrove says the announcement is great news for travellers.

“There is already strong business and tourism travel between Perth and Kuala Lumpur and adding Auckland flights will further stimulate market demand,” Ms Holsgrove said.

“We know that New Zealand is a hugely popular destination for Western Australians travellers and with a large ex-pat Kiwi population living here, Perth is a natural destination for travellers from New Zealand.

“We are thrilled that Batik Air has recognised the potential of Perth as a hub for this service and we know Perth-Auckland will be another successful route for the airline.”

“The new Auckland service also opens up new opportunities for passengers wanting an efficient travel route between Malaysia and New Zealand,” said Ms Holsgrove

Batik Air Group Strategy Director, Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy said, "We are delighted to finally expand our footprint to Auckland as part of our network growth aspiration as well as committing our promise to enable Perth as our next hub outside Kuala Lumpur.

“With the rapid hike of global travel demand, we can assure competitive fares and convenient access across four nations. I trust this would not only benefit leisure travels but also business travels alike with affordable fares for exceptional services," he added.