KL International Airport (KLIA) has marked a new connectivity milestone with the launch of Hainan Airlines’ inaugural direct service between Kuala Lumpur and Haikou, further strengthening air links between Malaysia and China.
New four-times-weekly service
The direct Kuala Lumpur – Haikou flight commenced on 30 May 2025 and operates four times weekly. The route supports Malaysia Airports’ strategy to expand connectivity with China, one of its key growth markets for trade, tourism and long-term network development.
Expanded access across China and beyond
The new service provides Malaysian travellers with faster access to Hainan, while also enabling convenient onward connections via Haikou to more than 50 cities across China.
International connections via Haikou include major destinations such as London, Bangkok, Tokyo and Hong Kong. The city is also emerging as a strategic transit gateway between China and the Middle East, with onward connections to cities including Dubai and Jeddah.
Strengthening KLIA’s role as a regional gateway
Malaysia Airports highlighted that the route expansion reinforces KLIA’s role in driving connectivity-led growth by improving accessibility between Malaysia and key international markets.
The Kuala Lumpur – Haikou route is expected to support tourism flows, business travel and economic exchange between Malaysia, China and onward destinations.