AirAsia Food Guide 2025 : Santan Menu & Pre-Order Savings

Air Asia is a low-cost airline offering the Santan branded menu featuring Asian delicacies and international dishes.

No complimentary catering is available. Purchase meals onboard or pre-order to save up to 20%.

Quick Reference

SERVICE	INCLUDED	PURCHASE OPTIONS	SAVINGS
All Air Asia Flights	None	Pre-order or buy onboard	Pre-order saves up to 20%
Pre-Order Deadlines	Standard: 24 hours before departure	AK flights: 4 hours (last-minute option)	Online booking system

What to Expect

Santan Menu Air Asia’s branded dining experience featuring Asian delicacies, international dishes, and desserts. Pre-ordering is recommended for better selection and savings.

Halal Certification All Santan meals are halal certified except on Air Asia Philippines (Z2) flights.

Airline meal tray on an airplane with a packaged Hyderabadi vegetable biryani, a sealed bottle of water, a set of red cutlery, and a white napkin placed on a tray table.

A glass container holds a dish with eggs topped with herbs and orange garnish. It is accompanied by bread slices, cheese, and mushrooms. Another dish and a water bottle are partially visible.

An airline meal on a tray table includes a dish with prawns and rice, bread topped with herbs, a packaged dessert, two bottles of water, and a plastic fork and knife set on a napkin.

A tray table on an airplane with a meal consisting of rice and curry, a plastic-wrapped set of red cutlery, a napkin, and a bottle of water.

Air Asia teriyaki salmon and roast chicken meal

Air Asia Airline Codes

Understanding your flight code helps determine specific service options:

AIRLINE CODE	OPERATION	SPECIAL FEATURES
AK	Air Asia Malaysia	Last-minute pre-order (4 hours), no alcohol
D7	Air Asia X (long haul)	Extended menu options
FD	Air Asia Thailand	Thai-focused menu items
QZ	Air Asia Indonesia	Indonesian cuisine options
Z2	Air Asia Philippines	Meals not halal certified

Air Asia Meals

Santan Menu Highlights

Prices are approximately MYR 15-17 for hot meals

MEAL	DESCRIPTION	TYPE
Pak Nasser’s Nasi Lemak	Fragrant coconut rice with chicken rendang, sambal chilli, peanuts, egg, anchovies	Malaysian signature
Nasi Goreng Kampung	Spiced fried rice with chicken satay and sambal	Malaysian favourite
Chicken Teriyaki with Rice	Japanese-inspired chicken with teriyaki sauce	International option
Vegetarian Biryani	Aromatic spiced rice with vegetarian curry	Vegetarian option
Lasagna	Layers of pasta, meat, and creamy cheese sauce	International option
Santan Cheesecake	Creamy cheesecake dessert	Signature dessert

How to Order

Guaranteed Availability: Receive your meal first, avoid sold-out items

Better Selection: Access to full Santan menu online

Ordering Deadlines

Standard routes: 24 hours before departure

Japan flights (Osaka-Kansai): 48 hours before departure

Santan Express (Last-Minute Option)

AK & D7 flights: Selected Malaysian airports (KUL, BKI, KCH, JHB, PEN)

Departing flights: 24 hours to 1 hour before

Arriving flights: 24 hours to 12 hours before

QZ flights: Selected Indonesian airports (CGK, DPS, SUB, KNO)

3 hours to 1 hour before departure (airport counter only)

Important Notes

Halal Certification All Santan meals are halal certified except on Air Asia Philippines (Z2) flights.

Alcohol Policy: Air Asia Malaysia (AK) flights do not serve alcohol. Other subsidiaries may offer alcoholic beverages depending on the route.

Meal Changes: Changes to pre-ordered meals are possible more than 24 hours before departure. A price difference applies if the new meal costs more.

FAQs

Are meals included on Air Asia flights?

No, meals are not included in the ticket price for Air Asia flights. Passengers can purchase meals, drinks, and snacks onboard or pre-order them online.

Can I pre-order meals on Air Asia?

Yes, you can pre-order meals on Air Asia. It’s recommended to pre-order at least 24 hours before departure to ensure availability.

What types of meals are available on Air Asia?

Air Asia offers a variety of meal options including local favorites like Nasi Lemak Goreng and international dishes such as Chicken Teriyaki with Rice.

Vegetarian options and specific hot meals can be pre-ordered online.

Is alcohol served on Air Asia flights?

Air Asia Malaysia (AK) operated flights do not sell alcohol. Other subsidiaries may offer alcoholic beverages, depending on the flight.

How much do meals cost on Air Asia?

The cost of meals varies, but hot meals like Pak Nasser’s Nasi Lemak and Roasted Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce typically cost around MYR 15 to MYR 17.

Can I change my pre-booked meal on Air Asia?

Yes, changes to pre-booked meals can be made more than 24 hours before departure. If the new meal is more expensive than the original, passengers must pay the price difference.

What should I do with my boarding pass regarding meal orders?

Keep your boarding pass handy as it contains a special meal code. The cabin crew will ask to see it when delivering your pre-ordered meal.

Are Air Asia meals Halal?

Halal Certification: All meals are classified as HALAL, except for those on AirAsia Philippines (Z2) flights.

What is Santan Express?

Santan Express is Air Asia’s last-minute meal service available 1-3 hours before departure at selected airports. Available on AK/D7 flights (Malaysian airports) and QZ flights (Indonesian airports only at check-in counter).