MAHB expects three more international airlines for KL by year-end, alongside Lufthansa return

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) anticipates four international airlines, including Lufthansa, will begin operations to Kuala Lumpur by the end of this year, enhancing the city's connectivity as a regional aviation hub. Lufthansa Airlines plans to resume flights to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 in October.

MAHB's managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani expressed excitement about these new airlines coming to KLIA this year, stating that MAHB is committed to maintaining air connectivity despite external factors such as weather conditions and geopolitical developments. MAHB recorded 51 million passenger movements at its Malaysian airport network during the first half of the 2026 financial year, a 1.8% increase from the same period the previous year, driven by sustained international travel demand despite weaker domestic traffic.

MAHB also welcomed the government's announcement of 2027 as a Visit Malaysia Year, which it believes will further bolster the airport's role as a gateway for international visitors to Malaysia.