Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is expanding its network with new routes and increased flight frequencies across Asia and beyond—a move expected to significantly boost cargo capacity alongside passenger connectivity, as the Group accelerates its growth strategy and positions Malaysia Airlines for global competitiveness by 2030.
Malaysia Airlines will commence daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) beginning January 9, 2026, bringing the airline's network in Greater China to seven destinations.
This expansion reinforces its presence in one of the region's fastest-growing markets for both business and leisure travel, further supported by the recent introduction of reciprocal visa-free entry between Malaysia and China.
[Source: Malaysia Aviation Group]
The airline currently operates flights to Beijing (PKX), Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Xiamen (XMN), Hong Kong (HKG), and Taipei (TPE).
Meanwhile, Firefly will launch new jet services to Krabi (KBV), Siem Reap (SAI), and Cebu (CEB) from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Terminal 1 from November 2025 onwards.
These additions strengthen Firefly's role in enhancing regional connectivity, providing travellers with seamless access to popular destinations across ASEAN, while supporting both tourism and business travel.
"With these new routes and expanded frequencies, MAG is strengthening its role as the gateway to Asia and beyond," said Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, group managing director of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG).
In addition to new routes, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly will also increase frequencies across their network beginning October 2025.
Malaysia Airlines is adding more services to Australia, New Zealand, China, India, the Maldives, and Bangladesh, while Firefly is boosting domestic and regional connectivity to Singapore, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Penang, and Johor Bahru.
These network expansions are underpinned by MAG's ongoing fleet modernisation strategy.
By the first quarter of 2026, Malaysia Airlines will operate the youngest widebody fleet into Australasia.
