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Affordable comfort connecting Malaysia and beyond.

Founded

2012

Headquarters

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Malindo Air is a Malaysian low-cost carrier that commenced operations in March 2013. It was established as a joint venture between Malaysia's National Aerospace and Defence Industries (NADI) and Indonesia's Lion Air Group, making it a hybrid low-cost carrier offering full-service amenities at competitive prices. The airline operates domestic routes within Malaysia as well as international routes across Asia, including destinations in India, Nepal, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Malindo Air distinguished itself by offering free checked baggage allowances and in-flight meals on many routes, setting it apart from traditional budget carriers. In 2021, Malindo Air was rebranded as Batik Air Malaysia, aligning it with the Batik Air brand used by other Lion Air Group subsidiaries in the region. The rebranding marked a significant shift in the airline's identity and market positioning.

Hubs & network

Malindo Air's primary hub was Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA2), with secondary operations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1.

Fleet

Malindo Air operated a fleet primarily consisting of Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, and ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft.

Notable facts

›Malindo Air was a joint venture between Malaysia's NADI and Indonesia's Lion Air Group.
›The airline offered a hybrid model with low fares but included amenities like free checked baggage and in-flight meals.
›Malindo Air began commercial operations on March 22, 2013.
›The airline was rebranded as Batik Air Malaysia in 2021 as part of the Lion Air Group's regional brand consolidation.
›At its peak, Malindo Air served over 40 destinations across Asia and Australia.

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Primary hubs

Kuala Lumpur International AirportKUL · 15 rts Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International AirportSZB · 6 rts Penang International AirportPEN · 4 rts Langkawi International AirportLGK · 3 rts Sultan Ismail Petra AirportKBR · 2 rts Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International AirportBOM · 1 rts

Route network map (46 legs)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Route network

BOM → KUL739

DAC → KUL739

DPS → KUL739

KBR → PENAT7

KUL → BKI739

KUL → TRZ739

LGK → KUL739

PEN → KUL739

PEN → SZBAT7

SBW → KUL739

SZB → PENAT7

AOR → SZBAT7

CGK → KUL739

CGP → KUL739

COK → KUL739

KBR → SZBAT7

KUL → AMD739

KUL → CGK739

KUL → PEN739

AMD → KUL739

BKI → KUL739

DEL → KUL739

DMK → KUL739

JHB → SZBAT7

KCH → KUL739

KUL → CGP739

KUL → DAC739

KUL → DEL739

KUL → DMK739

KUL → DPS739

KUL → LGK739

LGK → PENAT7

LGK → SZBAT7

PEN → KBRAT7

PEN → LGKAT7

SZB → AORAT7

SZB → JHBAT7

SZB → LGKAT7

KUL → BOM739

KUL → COK739

KUL → KCH739

KUL → SBW739

SZB → KBRAT7

SZB → TGGAT7

TGG → SZBAT7

TRZ → KUL739

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Boeing 737-90030 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 7216 routes

Encyclopaedia

Batik Air Malaysia is a Malaysian full-service airline and a subsidiary of Indonesia's Lion Air Group. Headquartered in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, the airline operates domestic and international flights across Asia-Pacific, South Asia and the Middle East. It was established in 2013 under the name Malindo Air, offering a hybrid service model that combined low-cost fares with selected premium services.

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