Firefly To Move Jet Operations From Subang Airport To KLIA, Effective Aug 19

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) regional airline, Firefly, will relocate its jet operations from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, effective Aug 19, 2025.

In a statement today, MAG said the airline would continue to operate its turboprop services from SZB, also known as Subang Airport, ensuring ongoing connectivity to key regional destinations.

“Firefly will commence jet services from KLIA beginning Aug 19 with its first flight to Tawau, followed by a phased rollout to key domestic and regional destinations.

“Flights to Kuching and Kota Kinabalu will commence on Aug 21; Singapore on Aug 22; Johor Bahru on Aug 23; Kota Bharu and Terengganu on Aug 30; and Sibu on Sept 3,” it said.

The airline will also increase existing services from KLIA to Penang from twice weekly to six times weekly beginning Aug 23 and raise this to 10 times weekly in November 2025. 

The group noted that passengers affected by the transition will be contacted directly with options for alternative travel arrangements or full refunds provided in line with the Malaysian Aviation Consumer Protection Code 2016.

“This strategic move is part of MAG’s long-term network optimisation plan to enhance operational efficiency and ensure sustainable operations for Firefly’s jet services,” it said.

MAG group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail said the move to KLIA allows Firefly to scale its jet operations more efficiently, improve passenger connectivity and better leverage MAG’s shared capabilities in engineering, ground handling and catering.

“SZB will continue to play an important role in Firefly’s network through its turboprop operations, which provide essential connectivity across key domestic and regional routes,” he said. 

He said the decision reinforces MAG’s commitment to strengthening KLIA as the main aviation hub while continuing to offer accessible air travel options across the country.

-- BERNAMA