The inaugural flight MH56 departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Terminal 1 at 11.45pm on 2 September 2026 for Fukuoka International Airport (FUK).

To commemorate the occasion, passengers were treated to a lively send-off celebrating Fukuoka’s vibrant culture and renowned street-food scene, complete with a Japanese food stall and a themed photo backdrop. They also received Malaysia Airlines merchandise and commemorative Oden plushies.

Operating up to five times weekly, the resumed service brings travellers closer to Fukuoka’s distinctive blend of experiences, from its lively yatai food stalls and celebrated Hakata ramen to historic shrines, tranquil parks and scenic coastal escapes.

The service complements Malaysia Airlines’ existing services to Tokyo (via Narita) and Osaka, bringing the airline’s total frequency to Japan to 26 flights weekly.

Together, these services strengthen connectivity between Malaysia and Japan, while marking an important milestone for Malaysia Airlines-Japan Airlines Joint Business partnership.

Through the codeshare arrangement, customers travelling via Fukuoka can connect seamlessly to Japan Airlines-operated domestic services including Sapporo, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Tokushima. Japan Airlines also places its code on Malaysia Airlines-operated services between Kuala Lumpur and Fukuoka.

For travellers from Japan, the route offers convenient onward connections via Kuala Lumpur to destinations across domestic Malaysia, ASEAN, South Asia and Australasia, while supporting inbound tourism in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026.

To celebrate the resumption, travellers can enjoy savings of up to 30% under the MATTA Fair promotion for bookings made by 14 September 2026. Enrich members can enjoy an additional 5% off, while payments made with a VISA card through the Malaysia Airlines official website or mobile app qualify for a further 5% discount.

For more information and to book your flights, visit malaysiaairlines.com.