Subang International Airport to resume jet operations

Subang International Airport is set to revive its jet operations, with domestic services commencing in August.

Malaysian airlines and international carriers, including Singapore’s Scoot and Indonesia’s TransNusa, are gearing up to start flights from this strategic location near Kuala Lumpur.

Domestic flights to take off from Subang

Malaysian airlines have confirmed their plans to begin jet operations from Subang International Airport. AirAsia will launch twice-daily flights to Kuching and Kota Kinabalu starting 30 August.

“The airport’s location offers an optimal travel experience for guests,” said AirAsia Malaysia managing director Fareh Mazputra.

He added, “We are eagerly anticipating the addition of more routes from Subang, especially international ones, which are currently in the planning stages and subject to regulatory approval.”

Firefly, a sister unit of Malaysia Airlines, will deploy Boeing 737-800s for domestic flights to Penang and Kota Kinabalu. Firefly already operates ATR 72s from Subang to local destinations and Singapore’s Seletar Airport.

Batik Air Malaysia will resume 737 flights to Penang from 1 August.

“Looking ahead, Batik Air is excited to introduce more destinations from Subang, with plans to fly to Kota Bharu and soon to Kota Kinabalu and Kuching,” said airline chief Chandran Rama Murthy.

International carriers join the fray

International carriers are also making moves to operate from Subang International Airport.

Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot will begin daily flights from Singapore starting 1 September, marking its presence at both of Kuala Lumpur’s airports.

TransNusa, an Indonesian low-cost carrier, will launch operations between Jakarta and Subang on 1 August, using Airbus A320s for the route.

These new additions are part of the airport’s revitalisation programme, which includes the return of jet operations.

The Subang Airport Regeneration Plan, announced by Malaysian authorities in 2023, aims to create a complete aviation ecosystem.

This includes general business aircraft operations, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities, and a city airport with regional commercial flights.

Subang was Kuala Lumpur’s main gateway until 1998, when the larger Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) took over.

The resumption of jet operations at Subang International Airport marks a significant milestone in its regeneration plan.

With domestic and international airlines starting services, the airport is poised to become a key player in Malaysia’s aviation sector once again.