PENANG, 26 June 2025 – Tourism Malaysia celebrates the official launch of Cambodia Airways’ inaugural direct flight from Phnom Penh to Penang today, marking a significant milestone in boosting regional air connectivity and strengthening bilateral tourism ties between Cambodia and Malaysia.
The inaugural flight landed at Penang International Airport, signifying the start of this direct connection between the two cities. The new route, operated by an Airbus A319 with a 150-seat capacity, flies twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays beginning 26 June 2025.
These new routes reflect a shared commitment to expanding mutual travel opportunities. The enhanced connection is expected to increase visitor flow, open more business prospects, and deepen cultural exchange between Cambodia and Malaysia. This development also complements the recently concluded Sales Mission to Cambodia held from 19–22 June 2025, reinforcing Malaysia’s active efforts in the region.
The commencement of direct flights between Phnom Penh and Penang marks a significant step in enhancing regional connectivity and strengthening bilateral ties between Cambodia and Malaysia. This new route improves accessibility between the two countries and promotes mutual growth in tourism, trade, and cultural exchange. It is a timely initiative expected to boost visitor arrivals and encourage deeper economic cooperation betweean both nations.
In 2024, Malaysia recorded 77,342 visitor arrivals from Cambodia, accompanied by a significant 47% surge in tourism receipts from RM164.2 million to RM240.8 million. This positive trend reflects not only growing travellers’ confidence and increased spending power but also the resilience of Cambodia’s outbound tourism sector. Currently, 41 direct flights operate weekly between Cambodia and Malaysia, offering more than 7,200 seats, highlighting the strengthening connectivity and tourism potential between both countries.
For further information and to book your trip, visit
www.cambodia-airways.com or contact your preferred travel agent.
-Tourism Malaysia.
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