Inaugural Flight Of ZIPAIR From Narita To Kuala Lumpur

 

KUALA LUMPUR, 20 October 2026 | The launch of ZIPAIR’s direct flight service between Narita and Kuala Lumpur marks an important milestone in strengthening air connectivity between Japan and Malaysia. The new service is expected to provide greater travel convenience, expand travel opportunities between both countries, and support tourism growth in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026–2027 (VM2026–2027).

The welcoming ceremony was attended by Mr. Mohd Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim, Director General of Tourism Malaysia; His Excellency Mr. Noriyuki Shikata, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia; Mr. Hiroo Iwakoshi, Chairman of ZIPAIR; and Mr. Abd Hasman Abd Muhimin, Senior General Manager, Passenger Experience, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), alongside representatives from the aviation and tourism industries.

Also in attendance were Mr. Lee Thai Hung, Deputy Director General (Promotion II); Mrs. Nuwal Fadhilah Ku Azmi, Senior Director of the International Promotion Division (Asia/Africa); and officers from the North Asia Unit.

Flight Facts

• Airline: ZIPAIR

• Flight Number: ZG61

• Route: Narita International Airport, Japan – Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Terminal 1, Malaysia

• Inaugural Flight Date: 20 October 2026

• Departure Time: 4.50 p.m. (Narita local time)

• Arrival Time: 11.40 p.m. (Malaysia local time)

- Frequency: 7x weekly

• Aircraft Type: Boeing 787-8

• Total Capacity: 290 seats per flight

• Full-Flat Seats: 18

• Standard Seats: 272

• Weekly Seat Capacity: 2,030 seats

-Tourism Malaysia.