PENANG,
11 October 2026 | Tourism Malaysia welcomed the inaugural arrival of Hainan
Airlines flight HU477 from Haikou, Hainan, China, at Penang International
Airport at 8.45 p.m.
The
service, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with a seating capacity of 110
passengers, establishes direct air connectivity between Haikou and Penang.
Operating twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays, the route is expected to
enhance tourism accessibility and attract more visitors from Hainan and
surrounding regions to Penang and Northern Malaysia.
The
welcoming ceremony was attended by YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State EXCO for
Tourism and Creative Economy; Mdm. Nuwal Fadhilah Ku Azmi, Senior Director of
International Promotion Asia/Africa, Tourism Malaysia; and Mr. Ooi Chok Yan,
CEO of Penang Global Tourism, Ms Huang Lishu Consul from the Consulate General
of the People’s Republic of China in Penang alongside representatives from
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) and Hainan Airlines.
The
inaugural flight marks a significant step in strengthening air connectivity
between China and Malaysia, while supporting tourism growth and promoting
Penang as an international travel destination.
-Tourism Malaysia.
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