AirAsia X (AAX) Berhad celebrated a monumental milestone in the airline’s global expansion strategy with the announcement of two long-awaited international routes, connecting Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain and onwards to London Gatwick (KUL-BAH-LGW).
The Bahrain-London sector would be AAX’s second Fifth-Freedom route, marking the expansion of the airline beyond its home ground Asia, to serve the global budget travel sector. Commencing on 26 June 2026, these strategic routes establish Bahrain as AAX’s first global hub, strengthening its role as a key gateway between Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Leveraging Bahrain’s strategic location and aviation structure, the KUL-BAH-LGW service anchors a multi-sector route anchored on transit and partnership opportunities.
With the launch of this route, AirAsia X continues to build on its network of more than 150 destinations worldwide and redefine both its short-haul and long-haul travel by combining low-cost efficiency, strategic partnerships and hub-based connectivity – cementing its ambition to be a truly global airline. AirAsia X has established Kuala Lumpur as its major gateway, connecting travellers to 95 destinations across 23 Asian countries with nearly 2,000 weekly flights, including routes to Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Australia and Japan. Operating with AAX’s A330 fleet, the new KUL-BAH-LGW service further broadens access for travellers from Australia, Indonesia, Vietnam and other key markets, creating more affordable and convenient pathways to Bahrain and London.
In celebration of this milestone, AAX is offering introductory first-come first-served promotional fares from RM99* and RM199* all-in-one way respectively from Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain and London with subsequent fares starting from RM299* and RM399* on both sectors. Guests can also travel on the airline’s award-winning Premium Flatbed from RM2,999* all-in one way on both sectors for an elevated in-flight experience. Flights are available for booking starting today until 22 February 2026 for the travel period between 26 June and 30 November 2026, on airasia.com and the AirAsia MOVE app.