KUALA LUMPUR, 5 August 2025 – Malaysia Airlines has announced that it will increase its service frequency between Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) and Kuala Lumpur to daily flights starting 1 December 2025, up from the current four-weekly operations.
This move comes in response to growing demand since the route’s debut in 2023, making it easier than ever for travellers in South India to access Malaysia and other key destinations in East Asia.
🤝 Strengthening Tourism with Kerala’s “Look East” Initiative
In a significant development, the airline has also partnered with Kerala Tourism under the “Look East” initiative – a strategic effort to promote regional travel between East Asia and Kerala. Officially launched in Trivandrum, this initiative aims to deepen bilateral tourism, trade, and cultural exchanges.
“India remains a key focus market for Malaysia Airlines,” said Dersenish Aresandiran, Chief Commercial Officer of Airlines, Malaysia Aviation Group.
“This frequency increase reaffirms our commitment to serving South India’s growing travel demand while enhancing trade and tourism between the two countries.”
📅 What This Means for Travellers
- New Frequency: Daily flights between Trivandrum and Kuala Lumpur from December 1, 2025
- Total Indian Operations: 77 weekly flights to 10 Indian cities including:
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kochi
- Ahmedabad
- Amritsar
- Trivandrum
🌴 Bonus Side Trip Programme: Explore More of Malaysia
Indian travellers can also take advantage of Malaysia Airlines’ Bonus Side Trip (BST) programme — offering a free domestic flight within Malaysia when booking international tickets. This is ideal for those wanting to explore multiple cities like:
✈️ Travel Made Easy
The expansion of this route improves connectivity not just for leisure travellers, but also for students, professionals, and businesses operating between India and Malaysia. With seamless connections to East Asia from Kuala Lumpur, the route further strengthens Malaysia’s position as a regional aviation hub.
📍Plan Your Trip
Whether you’re flying for business, leisure, or pilgrimage, Malaysia Airlines now offers even greater flexibility and accessibility from South India to Malaysia and beyond.
Stay tuned on mytrip.my for updates on route schedules, fare deals, and Malaysia travel tips.
