LOT Polish Airlines efficiently launched its inaugural charter flight from Warsaw to Langkawi, marking a big milestone in strengthening journey hyperlinks between Poland and Malaysia.
This new connection is ready to improve vacationer site visitors between the 2 locations.
The maiden flight touched down at Langkawi International Airport (LGK) and was greeted by a welcoming ceremony led by deputy secretary-general for tourism Yasmeen Yasim of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture.
Representatives from Tourism Malaysia, the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA), Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), and Nowa Itaka had been additionally current to have fun this event.
The plane was honoured with a ceremonial water salute upon arrival, symbolising the rising ties between Poland and Malaysia.
The new direct flight will function as soon as per week each Sunday till March 2025, bringing extra comfort to the individuals of the 2 nations in bridging the financial and cultural change and funding.
The introduction of this new route presents a superb alternative to entice extra European vacationers to Malaysia. As a part of the continued efforts to promote Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), Tourism Malaysia stays devoted to forging strategic partnerships with worldwide airways to increase promotional initiatives and stimulate journey demand, additional positioning Malaysia as a high vacation spot for international travellers.
Warm welcomes
As of September 2024, Malaysia welcomed 24,362 guests from Poland, surpassing pre-pandemic ranges and the entire of 21,472 Polish vacationers recorded in 2023.
As a part of the welcoming efforts, LADA can be planning a sequence of promotional actions, together with guided excursions, cultural occasions, and immersive native experiences to be sure that Polish vacationers have an unforgettable expertise in Langkawi.
LADA is optimistic that these initiatives will assist enhance air arrivals and lift the entire variety of vacationers to Langkawi to an estimated 3 million by the top of this yr.
LADA CEO Haslina Abdul Hamid remarked: “The arrival of these charter flights from Poland is a remarkable milestone for Langkawi’s tourism industry. We are eager to showcase the island’s natural beauty and warm hospitality to our Polish visitors. This initiative not only boosts our local economy but also strengthens international relations and cultural exchange. Our partnership with ITAKA was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding at ITB Berlin 2024.”
