Wednesday, 4 February 2026

New Shanghai-Penang Direct Flight For Visit Malaysia 2026 To Drive Chinese Visitor Arrivals

 

PENANG — Tourism Malaysia today welcomed the inaugural flight from Shanghai to Penang by Spring Airlines (9C), marking a significant milestone in strengthening air connectivity between China and Malaysia.

Officially commencing today, the new route operates daily using an Airbuss A320 9C7259 aircraft with a capacity of 186 passengers. The service is designed to meet the growing demand for both leisure and business travel, while enhancing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

A welcoming ceremony was held this afternoon at Penang International Airport (PEN) following the flights’s arrival at aproximately 2.30 pm. The event was officiated by YBhg. Dato’ Yeoh Soon Hin, Deputy Chairman of Tourism Malaysia, alongside YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Executive Councilor (EXCO) for Tourism and Creative Economy.

Also in attendance were Ms Yu Jiali, General Manager for Southeast Asia, Spring Airlines; Mr Egaluk Ngiwprom, Marketing Manager for Southeast Asia; and Mr Mohd Ridzuan bin Ahmad Walid, Operation Manager Penang International Airport. This commencement marks a significant milestone in strengthening international visitor arrivals to the ‘Pearl of the Orient’.

-Tourism Malaysia.

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