Batik Air Malaysia, formerly Malindo Air, is a full-service airline of the Lion Air Group based at Kuala Lumpur International. It flies to about 56 destinations in Malaysia, Indonesia, India, China, Thailand and Australia. Batik Air Malaysia is not in an alliance and runs Batik Air Club. Cabins are Business and Economy.
Batik Air Malaysia, called Malindo Air until 2022, is a Malaysian full-service airline in the Lion Air Group.
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Batik Air Malaysia is a full-service Malaysian airline owned within Indonesia's Lion Air Group and headquartered in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya. It flies from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and the city airport at Subang (SZB) to domestic Malaysian cities and across Asia Pacific, South Asia and the Middle East. It suits travellers who want a meal and a checked bag on regional fares, with a small Business cabin on every aircraft.
The airline was founded on 27 September 2012 as Malindo Air, a joint venture in which Malaysia's National Aerospace and Defence Industries held 51 percent and Lion Air 49 percent. The first flight, Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, took off on 22 March 2013, and the first international route, to Dhaka, opened on 28 August 2013.
On 28 April 2022 the carrier took the name Batik Air Malaysia, bringing it under the same brand as Batik Air in Indonesia. Today the parent companies are Sky One Investors Sdn Bhd and Lion Air Group, and the chief executive is Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy.
Malindo Air started as a hybrid airline, mixing low fares with some included extras. Under Chandran Rama Muthy it switched to a full-service model in 2019, and the Batik Air Malaysia name signals that position. The COVID-19 pandemic forced a sharp cut in flying from early 2020, and the network has been rebuilt since.
Batik Air Malaysia flies from two airports in the Kuala Lumpur area. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the main hub for international and most domestic routes. Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang is the second hub and sits much closer to the city centre. The two airports are far apart, so confirm which one your ticket names before you arrange transport.
The network covers domestic Malaysia, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, the Indian subcontinent, Australia and the Middle East. Countries served include Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. Wikipedia gives a figure of about 79 destinations in late 2024, while its route table also shows many services ended since then, so check the current route map before planning a trip.
Because the airline belongs to the Lion Air Group, one booking can connect onto Batik Air flights in Indonesia, which opens up Indonesian cities beyond Jakarta and Bali.
Batik Air Malaysia is not in a global alliance. It has codeshares with Batik Air, Emirates, Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, and interline deals with 11 airlines, including ANA, flydubai, KLM, Oman Air, Pakistan International Airlines, Qatar Airways and XiamenAir. These links let passengers from the Gulf and Europe connect in Kuala Lumpur onto Batik Air Malaysia's regional flights.
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Batik Air Malaysia (IATA: OD, ICAO: MXD), formerly Malindo Air, is a Malaysian full-service airline founded in 2012 and based at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Part of the Lion Air Group, it flies about 47 Boeing 737 and Airbus A330 aircraft to around 56 destinations across Asia and Australia, with Business and Economy cabins.
| Headquarters | Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Fleet types | Boeing 737-800, 737 MAX 8, Airbus A330-300 |
| Frequent flyer | Batik Air Club |
| Official website | batikair.com.my |
Flight routes
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) departures4 destinations
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Kuala Lumpur (KUL) departures1 destination
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) departures4 destinations
Batik Air Malaysia flies Boeing 737s on most routes and Airbus A330-300 widebodies on its longer and busier ones. Wikipedia's July 2026 fleet table lists 24 Boeing 737-800s, three 737 MAX 8s and six A330-300s in service, with 14 more 737 MAX 8s due to come from Lion Air. The first 737 MAX 8 was delivered on 16 May 2017 and flew its first passenger service on 22 May 2017. The airline also used Boeing 737-900ERs between 2013 and 2021.
Two cabins are sold: Business and Economy. On the 737-800 and current 737 MAX 8 layout there are 12 Business seats and 150 Economy, 162 in all. The A330-300 is configured with 12 Business seats and 365 Economy, a total of 377, which makes it a dense widebody. The 14 incoming MAX 8s from Lion Air are listed with 180 Economy seats and no Business cabin.
Full service since 2019
Priority and comfort
The Batik Air group’s frequent flyer programme.
Batik Air Club is the loyalty programme shared across the Batik Air brand. Members earn rewards on eligible flights. The joining terms and the earning and redemption rules are published on the Batik Air website.
Check your e-ticket for the exact Batik Air Malaysia allowance. It is set by the fare type, the cabin and the route, whether you start at KUL or another airport.
The allowance depends on route, cabin and fare and is shown on your e-ticket.
Batik Air Malaysia check-in comes down to four steps, from checking in online to dropping your bags at Kuala Lumpur International.
Use batikair.com.my or app to check in for eligible flights. Have your Batik Air Malaysia booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.
Booking ref + surnamePack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic OD passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
Passport · visa · IDGet to the airport with time for Batik Air Malaysia check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.
Well before departureHand in checked luggage at the Batik Air Malaysia counter or bag drop, then keep your boarding pass and passport ready for security and the gate.
Batik Air Malaysia counterBatik Air Malaysia fares out of Kuala Lumpur move with the season and the fare brand. These habits help keep the price down.
Compare a full week of Batik Air Malaysia departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.
Midweek flightsHari Raya, Chinese New Year and Malaysian school holidays are the busiest periods.
Hari Raya & school holidaysThe lowest OD fare is not always the cheapest trip once bags and seats are added. Compare the fare types before you pay.
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Yes. Malindo Air was renamed Batik Air Malaysia in April 2022.
No. Since 2019 it has operated as a full-service airline with Business class and included baggage.
Yes, within the rules of your fare. Basic OD fares are the most restrictive, so check the fare conditions first and change the booking through Batik Air Malaysia or your travel agent.
Yes. Children under two usually travel on an adult’s lap with an infant ticket. Add the infant when you book and check Batik Air Malaysia’s rules on prams and car seats.
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General
Batik Air Malaysia is headquartered in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Its main hub is Kuala Lumpur International.
The Batik Air Malaysia fleet section on this page lists 3 aircraft types.
The Batik Air Malaysia baggage allowance depends on your route, cabin and fare. The Baggage allowance section of this guide gives 4 figures, by cabin and route where they differ. Check the allowance printed on your ticket before you pack.
Getting there
Batik Air Malaysia uses the IATA code OD and the ICAO code MXD. Its radio callsign is MALINDO.
Online check-in: yes. Check in on batikair.com.my. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
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