HINA EASTERN AIRLINES LAUNCHES NEW FLIGHT FROM LANZHOU TO KUALA LUMPUR
SEPANG, 21 May 2025 – Tourism Malaysia proudly commemorates the inaugural flight
of China Eastern Airlines connecting Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province in northwest
China to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s vibrant and cosmopolitan capital. This milestone
represents a significant step forward in enhancing bilateral tourism and economic
relations between Malaysia and China.
Lanzhou, a major transportation and economic hub in northwestern China, has seen rapid growth driven by rising incomes and a growing middle class. Strategically
positioned along the historic Silk Road, the city plays a vital role in China’s Belt and
Road Initiative by promoting enhanced connectivity with Central Asia and other
countries, including Malaysia.
The new Lanzhou-Kuala Lumpur route will operate three times weekly using an Airbus
A320 aircraft with 156 seats. This service complements the existing daily Kunming–
Kuala Lumpur flights and marks the first direct air link between Lanzhou and Malaysia.
Moreover, by offering connecting routes via Kunming, this expansion creates broader
opportunities to attract outbound travelers from key Chinese cities to Malaysia.
The inaugural flight received a warm welcome at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
(KLIA), led by Mr. Samuel Lee Thai Hung, Deputy Director General of Tourism Malaysia,
alongside representatives from China Eastern Airlines, Malaysia Airports Holdings
Berhad (MAHB), Tourism Malaysia, and AeroDarat, the airline’s ground handling partner.
