Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Tourism Malaysia Welcomes Inaugural Flight From Dili, Timor-Leste To Kuala Lumpur

 

6 June 2025- Tourism Malaysia proudly welcomed the inaugural Batik Air flight from Dili, Timor-Leste to Kuala Lumpur, marking a historic moment in strengthening regional air connectivity and tourism cooperation.

Held at KLIA Terminal 1, the reception featured a warm Malaysian welcome for the 95 passengers on board, including cultural greetings and specially prepared gift packs to commemorate the first-ever direct commercial flight between the two nations. The reception was led by Puan Salinda Sany, Director of the International Promotion Division (ASEAN), Tourism Malaysia, together with representatives from Batik Air and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).

Operating twice weekly with a Boeing 737 aircraft, this new route is a strategic addition to Batik Air’s growing network and supports efforts to boost visitor arrivals as part of the upcoming Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.

-Tourism Malaysia.

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