Get the newest insights and evaluation of the Southeast Asian aviation market with data generated by OAG’s Schedules Analyzer. The information is updated monthly and the calculation relies on departure locations (a technique). Discover probably the most lively airports, airlines and flight routes on this dynamic region of Southeast Asia.
Total airline capability (domestic and international) in Southeast Asia – May 2023
- In May 2023, airline capability in Southeast Asia shall be 36.4 million seats, down 15% in comparison with May 2019 but up 27% in comparison with May 2022.
- Domestic flights account for 62% of the full capability, while international flights account for the remaining 38%.
- Domestic production capability has decreased by 9% since May 2019, while international capability has decreased by 23%.
- However, international capability is step by step recovering, with a big increase of 148% since May 2022.
- In May 2023, the region saw a 4% increase in every day capability in comparison with April 2023.
Total seats by country – May 2023
- Indonesia dominates airline capability in Southeast Asia, generating 30% of the region’s total capability.
- Indonesia offers 349,919 every day seats, a rise of 6% from April to May 2023.
- Vietnam ranks second by way of capability, providing 6.2 million seats in May 2023 (17% of total capability). Daily seating capability increased by 4%.
- Thailand is currently the third largest country, providing 6 million seats (16% of total capability) within the region. Daily capability decreased by 4% in May 2023 in comparison with the previous month.
Top 10 domestic routes – May 2023
- Indonesia dominates the highest 10 domestic routes in Southeast Asia, including Jakarta (CGK) to Denpasar-Bali (DPS), which is the biggest and second largest routes within the region.
- On the Jakarta-Denpasar route, the variety of every day seats increased by 13% from April to May.
Top 10 international routes – May 2023
- Singapore plays a key role in Southeast Asia, serving 7 of the highest 10 international routes within the region, and the highest 5 routes connect Singapore with other major hub airports.
- In April, capability between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Singapore (SIN) increased by 3% in comparison with March, with average every day seat growth of 6%.
- The largest increase from Jakarta (CGK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) was recorded in May 2023, with a 23% increase in every day seats in comparison with the previous month.
Top 10 airports by total seats – May 2023
- 59% of SE Asia’s total capability is concentrated in its top 10 airports.
- With 3.2 million seats, Jakarta continues to top the rating of Southeast Asia’s largest airports by capability this month. The average every day seating capability increased by 8% in comparison with the previous month.
- Singapore’s Changi Airport is the second largest airport in Southeast Asia, serving 3 million seats every day. From April to May 2023, there was a 2% increase in the typical variety of seats per day.
Top 10 Fastest Growing Airports by International Seats – May 2023
- Singapore (SIN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) are the airports with the biggest increases in international capability this month.
- Singapore’s international capability increased by 6%, or 159,437 seats.
- Kuala Lumpur’s international capability increased by 8% or 127,011 seats.
- Bangkok Don Mueang recorded an 18% increase in international capability, adding 95,000 seats.
Top 10 Airlines by Seats – May 2023
- Lion Air continues to be the biggest carrier in Southeast Asia by seats, with capability increasing by 15% in comparison with May 2019.
- Five of the highest 10 airlines currently operate the identical variety of seats as in April 2019: Lion Air, Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Batik Air and Singapore Airlines.
- In May 2023, Batik Air was the sixth largest carrier in Southeast Asia with 1.8 million seats, a forty five% increase in capability in comparison with May 2019.
Top 10 hottest airlines by added destinations – May 2023
- Lion Air increased its capability by 15% this month, adding the biggest variety of seats – 431,159.
- Vietjet increased its capability by 13%, adding the second largest variety of seats at 254,907.
- Batik Air Malaysia showed the very best percentage increase in capability this month, adding 22% more seats in comparison with April.
Source: OAG.com
