International Traffic at KLIA Grows 2% in May Amid Visit Malaysia 2026

KL International Airport (KLIA) recorded 4.9 million passenger movements in May 2026, including 3.6 million international passengers, a 2% increase compared to May 2025. The continued growth in international traffic reinforces Malaysia's position as a key regional gateway under the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign.

Across the Malaysia Airports network, total passenger movements reached 7.9 million during the month, supported by sustained international connectivity.

Regional connectivity was also strengthened in May with the launch of Hainan Airlines’ new daily service between Chongqing and Kuala Lumpur, which commenced on 16 May 2026. The new route further expands connectivity between Malaysia and China, one of the country's key tourism source markets under the VM2026 campaign.

According to the Managing Director of Malaysia Airports, Dato’ Mohd Izani Ghani, "The introduction of Hainan Airlines' direct service between Chongqing and Kuala Lumpur further strengthens our connectivity with China, one of Malaysia's key visitor markets. Expanding strategic air links such as these remains important in supporting tourism growth and enhancing Malaysia's accessibility to international travellers.”

Several passenger-focused improvements were also completed during the month, including modernised check-in counters at Miri Airport (MYY) and Limbang Airport (LMN), an expanded e-hailing pick-up zone at Langkawi International Airport (LGK), and the completion of the first phase of restroom refurbishment works at Subang Airport (SZB).

Beyond Malaysia, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG), Malaysia Airports’ wholly-owned international asset in Türkiye, handled 4.1 million passengers in May, representing a 10.8% increase compared to April 2026.