Malaysia Airlines is the flag carrier of Malaysia, based at Kuala Lumpur International and flying to about 69 destinations in Malaysia, Asia, Australia and Europe. Kuala Lumpur makes a convenient transfer between Australia and Asia or Europe. The airline is in oneworld and runs Enrich. Cabins are Economy, Business and Business Suite.
Malaysia Airlines is Malaysia’s national airline, owned by the state investment fund Khazanah Nasional.
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Malaysia Airlines is the flag carrier of Malaysia, flying from its hub at Kuala Lumpur International Airport to domestic cities across Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo and to about 69 destinations in Asia, Europe and Oceania. It suits travellers heading to Malaysia and those connecting through Kuala Lumpur on a oneworld ticket between Australia, Asia and Europe.
The airline traces its roots to Malayan Airways Limited, incorporated in Singapore in 1937, which began flying in 1947. It became Malaysian Airways in 1963 and Malaysia-Singapore Airlines in 1966. In 1972 the two countries split the airline, and the Malaysian side began flying as Malaysian Airline System (MAS) on 1 October 1972. It was the first Southeast Asian airline to fly to South Africa after apartheid ended.
The company was rebuilt in September 2015 as Malaysia Airlines Berhad, and it returned to profit in 2023.
Malaysia Airlines belongs to Malaysia Aviation Group, owned by the state investment fund Khazanah Nasional. Group businesses include Firefly, a low-cost airline, MASkargo for cargo, and Amal, which flies Hajj and Umrah charters for pilgrims. A plan called Long Term Business Plan 3.0 aims for a fleet of 116 aircraft by 2030.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Sepang, Selangor is the main hub. Kota Kinabalu in Sabah is a secondary hub, and Kuching in Sarawak is a focus city, so Borneo has its own web of domestic flights. Internationally the network covers Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and Europe.
Malaysia Airlines joined oneworld in February 2013, which links it with British Airways, Qatar Airways, Qantas and other members for connections, lounges and frequent flyer benefits.
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Malaysia Airlines (IATA: MH, ICAO: MAS) is the flag carrier of Malaysia, based at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. A oneworld member, it flies about 86 Airbus A350, A330 and Boeing 737 aircraft to around 69 destinations in Malaysia, Asia, Australia and Europe, with Economy, Business and Business Suite cabins.
| Headquarters | Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang, Selangor |
|---|---|
| Fleet types | Airbus A350-900, A330-200/-300/-900, Boeing 737-800, 737 MAX 8 |
| Frequent flyer | Enrich |
| Official website | malaysiaairlines.com |
Flight routes
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) departures5 destinations
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) departures13 destinations
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) departures5 destinations
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) departures5 destinations
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) departures1 destination
Malaysia Airlines flies about 86 aircraft. Regional routes use the Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8. Longer flights use the Airbus A330 family, including the A330-900, and the A350-900. The Negaraku livery, with the Malaysian flag, appeared in 2017 and is now the standard look on the fleet. Economy and Business are sold across the fleet, and Wikipedia also describes a Business Suite product at the top of the range on selected wide-body aircraft.
Seat counts from the airline's own fleet information. Airlines can swap aircraft at short notice; your booking shows the aircraft for your flight.
Three cabins are on sale at Malaysia Airlines: Economy, Business and Business Suite. Not every Malaysia Airlines route has all of them.
Full-service with Malaysian food
Flat beds on A330 and A350
Private suite-style seats
Enrich is Malaysia Airlines’ frequent flyer scheme, and you can sign up on malaysiaairlines.com.
Members earn Enrich points on Malaysia Airlines and oneworld flights and can spend them on award flights, upgrades and partner rewards. Elite tiers are recognised across oneworld.
Enrich is the frequent flyer programme. Members earn points on Malaysia Airlines and oneworld flights and can redeem them for award tickets and upgrades.
Travel tip: baggage allowances vary by fare type and route, so check what your ticket includes on malaysiaairlines.com before you fly. Online check-in on the website or app lets you choose seats and save time at the airport.
On Malaysia Airlines, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your MH e-ticket.
Allowances depend on route, cabin and fare; Lite fares in Economy may not include a checked bag. Check your e-ticket.
The four steps below take you from your Malaysia Airlines booking to the gate, whether you depart from KUL or another airport on its network.
Online check-in for MH flights is on the official Malaysia Airlines website or app. You need the MH booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.
Booking ref + surnameBefore leaving for the airport, check that your passport is valid and that you hold any visa or entry document needed at the other end of your Malaysia Airlines flight. Domestic MH passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
Passport · visa · IDMalaysia Airlines closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at KUL.
Well before departureAt the airport, take your bags to the Malaysia Airlines bag-drop point. Collect a printed MH boarding pass there if you have not saved one to your phone.
Malaysia Airlines counterA few booking habits that tend to cut the cost of flying Malaysia Airlines.
If your dates can move, look at MH flights across the whole week. Midweek seats are often cheaper than weekend ones.
Midweek flightsHari Raya, Chinese New Year and Malaysian school holidays are the busiest times for domestic and regional flights.
Hari Raya & school holidaysThe lowest MH fare is not always the cheapest trip once bags and seats are added. Compare the fare types before you pay.
Baggage & changesMalaysia Airlines’ sister airline Firefly flies some shorter routes, such as from Penang.
Short domestic routesSearch Malaysia Airlines alongside every other airline on your route, with flexible dates.
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Yes. Malaysia Airlines joined oneworld in 2013.
Yes. It flies from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow and, since March 2025, to Paris again.
Change rules come with each Malaysia Airlines fare, and the lowest ones allow the least. Make changes through the airline or whoever sold you the ticket.
Babies under two can normally sit on a parent’s lap with an infant ticket on Malaysia Airlines. Include them in the booking and read the airline’s rules on prams and car seats before you go.
Search the MH flight number on Malaysia Airlines’ website or app. Airport departure screens show the same status on the day.
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Getting there
Malaysia Airlines uses the IATA code MH and the ICAO code MAS. Its radio callsign is MALAYSIAN.
Malaysia Airlines was founded in 1947, 79 years ago.
Contact Malaysia Airlines through its official website, malaysiaairlines.com.
Besides its main hub, Malaysia Airlines also serves Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Kuching (KCH).
General
Booking
Malaysia Airlines flies to about 69 destinations. They are listed by region, with fares and route guides where we have them, in the destinations section of this page.
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