Photo caption:
AirBorneo Airways Chief Executive Officer Megat Ardian Wira Mohd Aminuddin (left) with Changi Airport Group Executive Vice President of Air Hub & Cargo Development Lim Ching Kiat at Singapore Changi Airport following the arrival of AirBorneo's maiden flight to the island city.KUCHING, July 23 (Bernama) -- In conjunction with Sarawak Day, AirBorneo Airways (“AirBorneo”) has launched its first international route, connecting Kuching and Singapore through Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 4, marking the airline’s entry into international operations.
Flight MY363 departed Kuching on 22 July at 6.50pm and arrived in Singapore at 8.04pm, 21 minutes ahead of schedule. The return flight, MY364, departed Singapore at 9.27pm and arrived in Kuching at 10.36pm, 14 minutes ahead of schedule. Launched on Sarawak Day, AirBorneo’s first international route celebrates Sarawak’s growth and its increasing connectivity with the region.
YB Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Abu Bakar bin Marzuki, Chairman of AirBorneo, said:
“The launch of our first international route marks a significant milestone for AirBorneo and Sarawak. It reflects our commitment to strengthening connectivity, expanding opportunities and supporting Sarawak’s long-term economic aspirations.
Singapore is an important regional gateway and this new route will strengthen tourism, trade, investment and people-to-people connections between Sarawak and Singapore.
As we celebrate Sarawak Day, this milestone reflects Sarawak’s continued growth and our shared vision of positioning the State as a dynamic gateway to the region.”
Megat Ardian Aminuddin, Chief Executive Officer of AirBorneo, said:
“The launch of our first international route marks an important milestone in AirBorneo’s next phase of growth. Singapore is a natural choice for our first international destination, reflecting the strong connectivity and close economic ties between Sarawak and one of the region’s key aviation and commercial hubs.
This route marks the beginning of our international expansion as we continue to grow our network strategically across the region. We look forward to connecting Sarawak with more destinations, strengthening regional connectivity and supporting the State’s long-term growth.”
AirBorneo will operate daily flights between Kuching and Singapore.
Tickets for the Kuching–Singapore route are now on sale via the AirBorneo website and mobile app.
Appendix A: Flight Schedule: Kuching (KCH) ↔ Singapore Changi (SIN)
| Sector | Flight No | Departure | Arrival | Commencement & Frequency |
| Kuching (KCH) → Singapore Changi T4 (SIN) | MY 363 | 1850 hrs | 2025 hrs | Commencing 22 July 2026, 7x weekly |
| Singapore Changi T4 (SIN) → Kuching (KCH) | MY 364 | 2115 hrs | 2250 hrs | Commencing 22 July 2026, 7x weekly |
About AirBorneoAirBorneo is Sarawak’s state-owned airline, committed to providing safe, reliable and affordable air connectivity across Malaysia and the region. Established in January 2026 following the transition from MASWings, the airline has expanded beyond Rural Air Services (RAS) with the introduction of jet operations, beginning with the Kuching–Kuala Lumpur route.Guided by its mission of “Connecting Communities, Empowering Growth,” AirBorneo remains committed to strengthening connectivity and supporting Sarawak’s economic growth.For more information, visit www.airborneo.com.SOURCE: AirBorneo
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