AirAsia Now Flies from Manila to Istanbul via Kuala Lumpur
Filipinos can now experience the city between Europe and Asia at the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline fares
26 August 2025, Manila, Philippines — The World’s Best Low-Cost Airline is giving Filipinos greater access to global destinations with the launch of flights to Istanbul, Turkey from the Philippines via Kuala Lumpur, further expanding AirAsia’s extensive international network.
Beginning November 14, 2025, AirAsia will open the door for Filipino and ASEAN travelers to experience Istanbul through its seamless Fly-Thru service at the World’s Best Low-Cost fares. The Manila–Kuala Lumpur–Istanbul route will operate four times weekly, providing guests with more choices and greater convenience in planning their trips.
Istanbul is the perfect destination for travelers seeking culture at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, as the city uniquely stands where the two continents meet. Among its most famous landmarks are the Hagia Sophia, the majestic Blue Mosque, and the timeless ancient walls of Constantinople.
“As the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 16 consecutive years, AirAsia remains steadfast in its mission to connect ASEAN with the rest of the world. The launch of this new route to Istanbul underscores our commitment to making world-class destinations more accessible for Filipinos. At the same time, the Philippines is a vibrant and beautiful destination in itself, and through AirAsia’s extensive network and Fly-Thru service, we aim to welcome more international travelers to discover the best of our country.” AirAsia Philippines President and CEO, Suresh Bangah.
Alongside this, AirAsia Philippines is making travel even more affordable through its Rain or Shine LFG Sale, with one-way base fares starting at just PHP 207 Cebu, Iloilo, Puerto Princesa, Tagbilaran, Seoul, Osaka, Hong Kong, Kota Kinabalu and more. The promo is available for booking until August 31, 2025, with travel valid from August 18, 2025 until June 30, 2026, covering a total of 392,430 seats.
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About AirAsia Philippines
AirAsia is a leading low-cost carrier with licenses to operate in five Asean countries—Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia. Founded in 2001, AirAsia has stayed true to its purpose and tagline "Now Everyone Can Fly". The airline has made flying affordable and accessible to over 800 million guests, connecting people and communities across more than 130 destinations. Today, as one of the largest airlines in the region, AirAsia is expanding to become the world's first global low cost network carrier. It operates more than 200 aircraft and holds a significant orderbook for the next decade. AirAsia leads in sustainable aviation with green initiatives and a net zero target by 2050. In 2023, it avoided 130,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions from its narrowbody regional network through 20+ efficiency measures, saving US$40 million in fuel and over US$388,000 in shadow carbon costs.
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