Europe is becoming more accessible to Filipino travelers as AirAsia Philippines expands opportunities to explore destinations beyond Asia, connecting the Philippines to Istanbul via Kuala Lumpur and opening up more travel possibilities across Europe.
Through AirAsia’s Kuala Lumpur network, Filipino travelers can fly from the Philippines to Kuala Lumpur and connect onward to Istanbul, providing a more seamless option for those planning to explore Türkiye and other European destinations.
This expanded connectivity is supported by AirAsia’s codeshare partnership with Pegasus Airlines, Türkiye’s largest low-cost carrier (LCC). The partnership enables passengers traveling through Kuala Lumpur to connect to Istanbul and access Pegasus Airlines’ growing network of destinations across Europe.
“For many Filipinos traveling abroad is a lifelong goal. And Europe remains the quintessential dream destination. We recognize that high costs and complex visa processes can make European travel feel intimidating. As AirAsia Group expands its vision beyond ASEAN, our commitment remains the same – removing barriers and bringing these dream destinations closer to guests with our Fly-Thru service and partnership with Pegasus,” AirAsia Philippines President and CEO Anna Lu Victoria shares.
From Istanbul, Filipino travelers can connect to destinations such as London, Moscow, Ankara, Zurich, and Athens, among others, giving them more choices for reaching Europe from Southeast Asia.
The expanded network offers Filipinos more opportunities to turn long-awaited European getaways into reality, whether they dream of exploring historic cities, experiencing diverse cultures, or finally checking Europe off their travel bucket list.
AirAsia currently operates flights from Manila to Kuala Lumpur 12 times weekly, while its Cebu-to-Kuala Lumpur service operates three times weekly. These connections give more Filipino travelers access to AirAsia’s Kuala Lumpur hub and its expanding international network.
Making European journeys even more convenient, AirAsia will increase its Kuala Lumpur–Istanbul (KUL–SAW) service from four times to seven times weekly by February 2027. The additional flights will provide travelers with greater flexibility and more options when planning their European adventures.
The expanded connectivity underscores AirAsia Philippines’ continued commitment to making international travel more accessible and affordable for Filipinos, while creating more opportunities for travelers to discover destinations beyond Asia.
