AirAsia and Pegasus Airlines Launch New Bali–Europe Flight Connections

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Quick answer: AirAsia and Pegasus Airlines have launched a codeshare partnership that connects Bali to five European cities — London, Moscow, Ankara, Zurich and Athens — through a Kuala Lumpur-to-Istanbul link. Frequency on that Kuala Lumpur–Istanbul route is set to grow from 4 to 7 flights a week starting February 2027, giving long-haul travelers a new one-stop option into Bali.

What Happened

AirAsia and Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement that opens up new routing options between Europe and Bali. According to The Bali Sun, the deal links Pegasus’s European network — including London, Moscow, Ankara, Zurich and Athens — through Istanbul to AirAsia’s Kuala Lumpur hub, which already runs frequent connections onward to Denpasar.

The airlines are also increasing capacity on the Kuala Lumpur–Istanbul route itself, moving from 4 weekly flights up to 7 starting in February 2027. That’s a meaningful jump in seat availability on the leg that ties the whole routing together, and it suggests both carriers expect real demand for the new connection rather than treating it as a one-off codeshare on paper.

Why This Matters for Bali-Bound Travelers

Long-haul access has been a recurring theme in Bali’s aviation news this year — we covered a similar access boost with the return of direct Taipei–Bali flights in October 2026, and pricing pressure in our piece on whether flights from Bali are getting more expensive. This AirAsia–Pegasus tie-up adds a genuinely new option for European travelers who previously had to rely on Gulf carriers or Singapore/Bangkok connections to reach Bali, and it lands at a time when Indonesia’s tourism numbers are already climbing toward 9 million visitors in 2026.

What This Means If You’re Planning a Trip

• New one-stop routing from five European cities: Travelers from London, Moscow, Ankara, Zurich and Athens can now book through to Bali via Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur on a single codeshare itinerary rather than piecing together separate tickets.
• More seats from February 2027: The jump from 4 to 7 weekly Kuala Lumpur–Istanbul flights should mean better schedule flexibility and, potentially, more competitive fares as capacity increases.
• Worth comparing against existing routes: Depending on your city, a Gulf carrier or a Singapore/Bangkok connection may still be faster — this is a new option to price-check, not necessarily the fastest one for everyone.
• Book early for February 2027 dates: If you’re specifically targeting the new higher-frequency schedule, fares and seat availability on new route increases tend to be most favorable a few months out.

Bottom Line

AirAsia and Pegasus Airlines now offer a one-stop connection between five European cities and Bali via Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur, with weekly frequency on the Kuala Lumpur–Istanbul leg rising from 4 to 7 flights starting February 2027. It’s one more sign that airlines see growing demand for long-haul access to Bali, alongside the Taipei route revival and steadily climbing visitor numbers.

Sources

• The Bali Sun: New flight routes improve access to Bali for long-haul travelers