Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang Airport) has undergone a revival, marking a significant milestone in enhancing regional connectivity within Malaysia and Southeast Asia. Starting this August, the airport will resume narrow-body aircraft operations with up to five airlines, promising to transform travel options for passengers.
New routes and airlinesTransNusa from Indonesia will begin daily flights between Subang and Jakarta on August 1, using Airbus A320 aircraft. This service will strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia ties and offer more travel options.Scoot, a Singapore Airlines subsidiary, will start operations on September 1. By September 2024, Scoot plans to operate 110 weekly flights, boosting connectivity between Malaysia and Singapore.AirAsia will expand its Subang operations with two daily flights to Kota Kinabalu and Kuching starting August 30.Batik Air Malaysia will offer domestic flights to various destinations, starting with three weekly flights to Penang from August 15, eventually increasing to daily service. Future destinations include Kota Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, and Kuching.Impact on travelSubang Airport’s closer proximity to Kuala Lumpur city centre will reduce travel times, benefiting business travelers and tourists. In addition, the reactivated rail link between Subang and Kuala Lumpur will ensure seamless transfers, making it easier for passengers to move between the city and the airport.
Opened in 1965, Subang Airport was Kuala Lumpur's main airport until 1998, when jet operations moved to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The Subang Airport Regeneration Plan aims to resume narrow-body jet operations, initially doubling its passenger capacity to 3 million, with a target of 8 million by 2030.
