In its bid to expand within India, AirAsia has announced a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Lucknow, making it the 16th destination in India for the airline. The inaugural flight between the City of Nawabs and Malaysia's capital is scheduled for September 13, 2024.

This new direct international flight from Lucknow will operate three times a week. Tickets can be booked online until June 30, 2024, for travel between September 13, 2024, and March 29, 2025.