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With the launch of the new klia2 terminal at its Kuala Lumpur airport hub, the AirAsia group will move all of its operations from the the current LCC Terminal (LCCT) to klia2 on Friday, May 9, 2014.
- D7 236 to Perth. Scheduled departure at 00:05 (12:05 AM)
- D7 532 to Osaka. Scheduled departure at 0:100 (1:00 AM)
- D7 512 to Busan. Scheduled departure at 01:15 (1:15AM)
- D7 170 to Jeddah. Scheduled departure at 02:35 (2:35AM)
While all scheduled departures of AirAsia (AK) will operate from the LCCT as per normal on Thursday, May 8, 2014, many domestic and international flights will arrive at klia2. The airline has not given any explanation, but we presume AirAsia will be testing the terminal, working out the final kinks, before commencing full scale operations the next day.
International AirAsia (AK) flights arriving in to klia2 on May 8 and 9, 2014
| No | Departure From | Flight Num | Departure | Arrival into klia2 |
| 1 | Trichy | AK 28 | 2355hrs | 0625hrs (9th May) |
| 2 | AK 24 | 0925hrs | 1555hrs | |
| 3 | AK 26 | 1705hrs | 2335hrs | |
| 4 | Kochi | AK 38 | 2330hrs | 0620hrs (9th May) |
| 5 | Kolkata | AK 62 | 0040hrs (9th May) | 0720hrs (9th May) |
| 6 | Chennai | AK 12 | 1750hrs | 0020hrs (9th May) |
| 7 | Macau | AK 189 | 1640hrs | 2030hrs |
| AK 187 | 1830hrs | 2220hrs | ||
| 8 | Nanning | AK 169 | 1730hrs | 2110hrs |
| 9 | Kunming | AK 100 | 1740hrs | 2150hrs |
| 10 | Lombok | AK 307 | 1915hrs | 2225hrs |
| 11 | Ho Chi Minh City | AK 525 | 2110hrs | 0000hrs (9th May) |
| AK 529 | 1240hrs | 1530hrs | ||
| 12 | Phuket | AK 823 | 2140hrs | 0005hrs (9th May) |
| 13 | Bali | AK 371 | 2120hrs | 0020hrs (9th May) |
| 14 | Shenzhen | AK 123 | 2050hrs | 0045hrs (9th May) |
| AK 131 | 2105hrs | 0055hrs (9th May) | ||
| 15 | Yangon | AK 503 | 1930hrs | 2345hrs |
| 16 | Guangzhou | AK 119 | 0115hrs (9th May) | 0525hrs (9th May) |
| AK 117 | 2050hrs | 0055hrs (9th May) | ||
| 17 | Medan | AK 394 | 2125hrs | 2325hrs |
Domestic AirAsia (AK) flights arriving in to klia2 on May 8 and 9, 2014
| No | Departure From | Flight Num | Departure | Arrival into klia2 |
| 1 | Terengganu | AK 6227 | 1615hrs | 1710hrs |
| 2 | AK 6221 | 2120hrs | 2215hrs | |
| 3 | Kota Bharu | AK 6439 | 1710hrs | 1810hrs |
| 4 | AK 6443 | 2155hrs | 2255hrs | |
| 5 | AK 6447 | 2315hrs | 0015hrs (9th May) | |
| 6 | Tawau | AK 5741 | 1855hrs | 2140hrs |
| 7 | Bintulu | AK 5243 | 1945hrs | 2145hrs |
| 8 | Alor Setar | AK 6015 | 2145hrs | 2250hrs |
| 9 | Johor Bahru | AK 6049 | 2205hrs | 2255hrs |
| 10 | Sibu | AK 5875 | 2100hrs | 2255hrs |
| 11 | Miri | AK 5649 | 2105hrs | 2320hrs |
| 12 | Langkawi | AK 6323 | 2240hrs | 2345hrs |
| 13 | AK 6311 | 1520hrs | 1630hrs | |
| 14 | AK 6315 | 2020hrs | 2130hrs | |
| 15 | AK 6317 | 2110hrs | 2220hrs | |
| 16 | Kota Kinabalu | AK 5131 | 2130hrs | 0000hrs (9th May) |
| 17 | AK 5117 | 1855hrs | 2125hrs | |
| 18 | AK 5119 | 1925hrs | 2155hrs | |
| 19 | Kuching | AK 5219 | 2220hrs | 0005hrs (9th May) |
| 20 | Penang | AK 6121 | 2305hrs | 0005hrs (9th May) |
| 21 | AK 6129 | 2055hrs | 2155hrs |
AirAsia has indicated its has informed the affected passengers via email and SMS about the change of terminal. Passengers may still contact AirAsia on the web.
What is KLIA2
KLIA2 is the new 257,000 square metres terminal developed by Malaysia Airports for local and international carriers, designed to handle up to 45 million passengers annually with 60 gates. While the AirAsia group is expected to contribute around 80% of its traffic, the terminal can also cater to full-service carriers. Malaysia Airports is adding a third runway purpose built to cater to klia.
Unlike the LCCT it is replacing, klia2 which is located about two kilometres from the main KLIA terminal, is connected to KLIA via ERL’s high-speed train allowing for a seamless transit.
For more information on klia2 visit its website. You can download a PDF terminal map here.
Hope AIExpress moves here to reduce some landing costs.