MANILA — Filipino travelers are increasingly expanding their horizons past traditional holiday hotspots, driving exponential growth across AirAsia Philippines’ Fly-Thru transit destinations. Headlining this travel boom is a massive surge in passenger traffic to Almaty, Kazakhstan.
According to passenger data from AirAsia Philippines, traffic on the Manila–Almaty corridor experienced a staggering 1,000 percent increase from 2025 to 2026.
Beyond Central Asia, the airline recorded remarkable gains on several other regional routes. Passenger volume from Manila to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, skyrocketed by 705 percent, while traffic to Penang, Malaysia, and New Delhi, India, climbed by 50 percent and 43 percent, respectively.
These shifting traffic patterns highlight a growing desire among Filipino flyers to explore diverse destinations across Asia and neighboring regions. This trend is heavily supported by AirAsia’s expansive regional footprint and its seamless Fly-Thru service, which allows travelers to book connecting multi-leg journeys under a single itinerary.
AirAsia President and General Manager, Anna Victoria Lu said: “It’s exciting to see more Filipinos becoming open to exploring destinations they may not have considered before. Travel is not just about visiting the usual holiday spots anymore, it’s about discovering new places, experiencing different cultures, and making more meaningful memories. The strong growth in Almaty is a good example of this changing interest. Through AirAsia’s Fly-Thru network, we want to make these journeys more accessible and convenient, giving more Filipinos the opportunity to go further and discover more at low fares without the hassle of booking separate flights.”
Think beyond direct flights: Where can AirAsia Fly-Thru take you from the Philippines?
From the majestic peaks of Almaty to the pristine beaches of Bali and the Maldives, a wider world of international exploration is now within reach for Filipino travelers via AirAsia’s seamless Fly-Thru network.
From Manila, fly to:
- Almaty, Kazakhstan (ALA)
- Jaipur and New Delhi, India (JAI)
- Penang, Malaysia (PEN)
- Maldives (MLE)
- Phuket (HKT)
- Chiang Mai, Thailand (CNX)
- Shenzhen, China (CNX)
- Yangon, Myanmar (RGN)
- Sarawak, Malaysia (KCH)
- Sabah, Malaysia (TWU and SDK)
- Sri Lanka (CMB)
- From Cebu, discover more of Asia:
- Penang, Malaysia (PEN)
- Bali, Indonesia (DPS)
- Siem Reap, Cambodia (SAI)
- Hanoi (HAN) and Da Nang, Vietnam (DAD)
- Singapore (SIN)
- Phuket (HKT)
- Jakarta, Indonesia (CGK)
- Sri Lanka (CMB)
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia (KTI)
By leveraging competitive ticketing rates and convenient transit layers through primary regional hubs like Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, and Bangkok, travelers can effortlessly unlock long-haul destinations off the direct flight grid through a unified booking process.
To capitalize on this momentum, AirAsia Philippines has rolled out a major, limited-time Fly-Thru seat sale running from November 3 until November 9. This promotional window offers Filipino flyers an affordable gateway to destinations beyond the standard Asian circuits, with introductory one-way fares starting as low as PHP 7,699.
Fly Further, Discover More Destinations with One Convenient Booking: Here’s How AirAsia Fly-Thru Makes Connecting Flights Easier
The AirAsia Fly-Thru service streamlines long-distance travel by consolidating connecting flights into a single booking, while ensuring that checked baggage is automatically routed straight through to the passenger’s final destination without the need for re-checking during layovers.
The service offers several conveniences for travelers:
- One booking: Connect trips in one easy booking
- Single check-in: Go straight to your next gate
- Baggage check-through: Collect bags at your final stop
- Greater connectivity: Access more than 130 destinations across Asia and Australia through the AirAsia network.
- Premium Flatbed: Enjoy the option to upgrade your journey on eligible
Passengers can complete their check-in online via the AirAsia MOVE mobile application or the official website. For checked luggage, travelers can print their own baggage tags at self-service check-in kiosks before dropping their bags at the dedicated drop counters, or they can opt to check in directly at the standard AirAsia Philippines counter. The airline applies a distinctive green Fly-Thru sticker to these bags to guarantee their automatic transfer straight to the final destination.
Upon arriving at the transit airport, passengers simply need to follow the designated transfer signage, clear the required security and immigration checkpoints, and head directly to their connecting departure gate. Once they reach their final destination, travelers can collect their luggage at the baggage carousel, clear customs, and begin their trip.
For more information on Fly-Thru, connecting flight options, and transit procedures, visit AirAsia Fly-Thru.
