Travel boost: Malaysia Airlines makes major flight increases right across Asia Pacific
The carrier is also resuming flights to Chengdu in China from January 2026, while sister airline Firefly will launch new services to Krabi, Siem Reap and Cebu from November 2025.
Amongst the route increases, key changes include the following destinations to/from Kuala Lumpur:
-Sydney increases from 18x to 21x weekly from 31 October 2025
-Melbourne increases from 18x to 21x weekly from 30 October 2025
-Perth increases from 12x to 14x weekly from 1 December 2025
-Adelaide increases from 5x to 7x weekly from 1 February 2026
-Auckland increases from 8x to 10x weekly from 26 October 2025
-Male, Maldives increases from 7x to 11x weekly from 26 October 2025
Other destinations seeing increased flights include Xiamen, Trivandrum, Ahmedabad and Dhaka.
“With these new routes and expanded frequencies, Malaysia Aviation Group is strengthening its role as the gateway to Asia and beyond, making it easier for travellers to discover top destinations across the region and further afield,” said Malaysia Aviation Group Managing Director, Datuk Captain Izham Ismail.
“At the same time, we remain focused on delivering a premium in-flight experience that reflects our commitment to Malaysian Hospitality. Innovations such as our new vegetarian satay is just one example of how we continue to innovate while staying true to our heritage, offering more variety to meet evolving customer expectations.
“With the networks we are expanding, the products we are enhancing, and the people driving these efforts, Malaysia Aviation Group is ready to meet the future with confidence and deliver value for our customers and our nation,” he said.
Ismail said these network expansions are underpinned by Malaysia Aviation Group’s ongoing fleet modernisation strategy.
He said the introduction of the A330neo on select Australia and New Zealand routes is a significant step forward, offering state-of-the-art comfort, improved fuel efficiency, and an elevated in-flight experience.
By the first quarter of 2026, Ismail said Malaysia Airlines will operate the youngest widebody fleet into Australasia, a milestone that underscores both the Group’s sustainability agenda and its commitment to delivering service excellence with the signature warmth of Malaysian Hospitality.