Malaysia Airlines returning to Paris after 9 year hiatus

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Malaysia Airlines has unveiled plans to commence direct flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. This route, which will commence on 22 March 2025, represents Malaysia Airlines’ 68th destination, reinforcing its position as the gateway to Asia and beyond.

Malaysia Airlines previously operated to Paris nine years ago, but halted the route (and flights to Amsterdam) in early 2026 in favour of a codeshare agreement to European cities with Emirates, through Dubai.

The revived service will operate four weekly flights, operating directly from KL international Airport Terminal 1 using Airbus A350-900 aircraft, and moving to daily flights from 29 March 2025.

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“Our expansion into Europe marks a significant milestone for Malaysia Airlines. With the arrival of additional widebody aircraft starting this Quarter 4, we are ready to bring this long-awaited city back into our network,” said Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG).

“While the European market is highly competitive, we see tremendous potential for this route to attract key travellers, not just from Malaysia but also from neighbouring regions.”

“By launching direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Paris, we reaffirm our position as the flagship airline and strengthen our role as the gateway to Asia and beyond.”

As a member of the oneworld® alliance, Malaysia Airlines currently offers superior connectivity to more than 900 destinations in 170 territories across the globe.

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