AirAsia Reportedly Halts Direct Jakarta-Singapore Flights
AirAsia is reported to be halting direct flights between Singapore and Jakarta starting from July 2026, according to the airline’s website, as reported on Tuesday (30/06/2026).
Citing Singapore’s Channel News Asia (CNA), Indonesia AirAsia, the Indonesian subsidiary of AirAsia, previously provided daily Singapore-Jakarta services, with departures from Jakarta using flight number QZ 264 and return flights using QZ 265. Although these flights operated on Tuesdays, they no longer appear in the flight status section of the AirAsia website.
Direct AirAsia flights between Singapore and Jakarta are also no longer available for booking on the airline’s website. Only flights transiting through Kuala Lumpur are being offered.
“AirAsia customers have previously reported that their direct flights between Singapore and Jakarta have been diverted through the Malaysian capital,” the report stated.
Indonesia AirAsia has also reportedly suspended dozens of other flights, according to the AirAsia website. Among these are direct flights between Singapore and Bali, which have been marked with the statement “moved to Fly-Thru via KUL” on the website, referring to Kuala Lumpur.
Meanwhile, a local aviation analyst suggests that the termination of both direct services is permanent. Referring to a LinkedIn post, the analyst noted that “Indonesia AirAsia has exited Singapore after 17 years of operation.”
AirAsia X Group CEO, Bo Lingam, stated last week that the group is currently optimising its network by reallocating capacity to better-performing routes. The company is also leveraging its Fly-Thru connectivity through Kuala Lumpur and other available hubs to capture demand more efficiently.
“We continue to monitor developments closely and actively assess our flight schedules based on changing market conditions and demand patterns. Any necessary cancellations or temporary suspensions will be implemented carefully to support long-term network sustainability while minimising disruption to our passengers,” he said.
“All affected passengers will be notified promptly and provided with service recovery options to manage their travel plans,” he added.
As of the time of publication, there has been no direct confirmation from AirAsia Indonesia to CNBC Indonesia.