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Malaysia Airlines will ramp up to daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and Adelaide next year.
Starting in November this year, Malaysia Airlines will increase Adelaide services from five to six per week, before going daily from 2 February 2026, adding more than 60,000 seats per year. The carrier will also introduce its new 297-seat A330neo aircraft on the route.
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The move adds more access to the Asian tourism market, which was worth $957 million to South Australia in the year to March 2025, up 25 per cent on the year prior.
“Australia remains an important market for Malaysia Airlines, and we are delighted to strengthen our commitment to Adelaide by increasing services to daily flights,” said Dersenish Aresandiran, chief commercial officer of airlines from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG).
“The introduction of our new A330neo aircraft marks a proud milestone, reflecting our commitment to service excellence and to carrying the Malaysian flag higher and further, while strengthening connections between South Australia, Malaysia, and the rest of the world.”
Malaysia’s A330neo is configured with 269 economy and 28 business-class seats, and is 25 per cent more fuel-efficient than older models, with quieter engines and lower emissions.
Brenton Cox, managing director of Adelaide Airport, said Malaysia Airlines has been “a significant supporter of Adelaide’s international market over many years”.
“Today’s announcement reinforces that commitment. It’s a wonderful outcome for South Australians travelling to Malaysia and beyond, and to the overseas visitors travelling to Adelaide using the airline’s extensive route network,” Cox said.
“In addition to business and leisure traffic, we know this service is popular with international students flying from Malaysia and further afield including India, China, Nepal and Vietnam to study in Adelaide. Being a wide-body jet, it also creates greater export opportunities for our local producers.
“We’re equally excited that Malaysia Airlines has chosen to fly its brand-new Airbus A330-900neo aircraft on this route. The combination of the stunning new business class cabin and the award-winning economy class cabin offers premium comfort and an improved living space.”
The increase to Adelaide services follows Malaysia Airlines adding a third daily Kuala Lumpur service for each of Sydney and Melbourne starting in August. It comes ahead of the beginning of an “open skies” agreement with Malaysia in 2026.
