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AirAsia Malaysia (AK) changes the slot (flight schedule) between Incheon and Kota Kinabalu. Air Asia, which has been operating direct flights to Kota Kinabalu seven times a week starting in 2024, plans to adjust its operating times starting with flights from Kota Kinabalu to Incheon as of January 2, 2026. Flight AK1624 (Incheon-Kota Kinabalu), which previously departed at 7 a.m., will depart from Incheon at 10:15 a.m. and arrive in Kota Kinabalu at 2:30 p.m. after the change. Additionally, flight AK1623 (Kota Kinabalu-Incheon), which currently departs at 11:40 p.m., will be changed to depart from Kota Kinabalu at 2:20 a.m. and arrive in Incheon at 8:35 a.m. With this change in the Incheon-Kota Kinabalu flight schedule, it is expected that the convenience of Air Asia passengers departing and arriving at Incheon Airport will be further increased. It is expected that the burden of early morning departure will be reduced, allowing for a more leisurely schedule, as well as eliminating the waiting time that occurs between arrival at the local site and checking in at the hotel. Meanwhile, as of December 2025, AirAsia Aviation Group operates the Incheon-Kota Kinabalu route 7 times a week for AirAsia Malaysia, AirAsia X (D7) operates the Incheon-Kuala Lumpur route 14 times a week, Thai AirAsia Its in progress.
airasia, airlines, Korea, Malaysia, News, KoreanEllie Kyong-Yon Oh -December 15, 2025
