TransNusa launches Lampung-Kuala Lumpur direct flight service
PUTRAJAYA: Tourism Malaysia, in collaboration with TransNusa Airlines and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), welcomed the inaugural direct flight between Lampung, Indonesia, and Kuala Lumpur on Monday, strengthening regional connectivity as part of efforts to drive the Visit Malaysia 2026-2027 campaign.
Putrajaya: Tourism Malaysia, alongside TransNusa Airlines and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd, celebrated the launch of the first direct flight from Lampung, Indonesia, to Kuala Lumpur on Monday. This collaboration aims to enhance regional connectivity and bolster the Visit Malaysia 2026-2027 campaign. The TransNusa flight, utilizing a C909 aircraft with a seating capacity of 95 in economy class, touched down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1, welcomed by Lampung Governor Rahmat Mirzani Djausal.
The route will run daily, with seven flights each week. The inaugural ceremony drew Tourism Malaysia deputy director-general (Promotions II) Lee Thai Hung, TransNusa Group CEO Datuk Bernard Francis, and MAHB Senior General Manager Abd Hasman Abd Muhimin. Lee Thai Hung highlighted that the direct flight would foster collaboration among tourism stakeholders in both nations and stimulate interest among Lampung Province visitors in exploring Malaysia's diverse offerings, from historical sites to natural wonders, cuisine, and family-friendly attractions.
Bernard Francis emphasized that the Lampung-Kuala Lumpur scheduled flight signaled a new chapter in TransNusa's growth, providing convenient access between the two destinations. Malaysia welcomed 21.1 million international visitors from January to June 2026, marking a 2.5% increase from the 20.6 million arrivals recorded over the same period in the previous year.
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