KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) recorded a 10.3 per cent rise in international passenger traffic in July 2025, reaching 3.9 million from 3.6 million in June, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd
(MAHB) said today.
The increase was driven in part by network expansion, including the launch of Loong Air’s (GJ) tri-weekly service between Kuala Lumpur and Xi’an, strengthening KLIA’s links to key Chinese markets, it said in a statement.
MAHB managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani said stronger Chinese connectivity was helping power Malaysia’s broader economic growth while reinforcing KLIA’s role as Southeast Asia’s preferred hub.
"Direct air links with emerging cities like Xi’an not only boost passenger traffic but also open wider trade and investment opportunities.
"This positions Malaysia as a vital gateway for China-Southeast Asia movement, supporting growth in aviation, tourism and commerce, and accelerating regional integration,” he said.
Across its network of local airports, Malaysia Airports handled 8.9 million passengers in July, comprising 4.6 million international and 4.3 million domestic travellers.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, the group’s wholly-owned asset in Türkiye, recorded 4.4 million passengers during the month, including 2.3 million international and 2.1 million domestic.
Combined, the group’s airports handled 13.3 million passengers in July, up 5.7 per cent from June. - Bernama
