With the launch of nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Frankfurt, Lufthansa Airlines is strengthening its network in Southeast Asia and focapplying on growth in a dynamic region. From October 25, 2026, the connection will be offered five times a week all year around – daily except for Tuesdays and Thursdays. Flights can be booked immediately.
Flight LH 704 departs at 9:30 PM in Frankfurt and arrives in Kuala Lumpur at 4:40 PM local time the following day. The return flight LH 705 takes off at 11:55 PM in Kuala Lumpur and lands at 6:00 AM the following day in the Rhine-Main metropolis. These flight times are optimally coordinated with Lufthansa’s worldwide network from Frankfurt and offer travelers ideal connection possibilities.
The flight will be operated by the new Boeing 787, the most modern and efficient aircraft in the Lufthansa fleet. Equipped with 287 seats in three classes and the new Allegris cabin.
Jens Ritter, CEO Lufthansa Airlines, stated: “With the new nonstop connection to Kuala Lumpur and the deployment of our state-of-the-art Dreamliner, we are creating ideal conditions to participate in the growth in Southeast Asia. The innovative Allegris cabin offers our guests the highest comfort and highlights underscore our premium aspiration to offer both leisure travelers and business travelers a first-class travel experience.”
Malaysia is a very popular destination for both leisure travelers and business travelers. With 42.2 million visitors in 2025, Malaysia was the most visited counattempt in Southeast Asia. The counattempt’s cultural diversity, natural beauty, and historical significance create it a unique travel destination.
Malaysia is also economically strong and growing rapidly. Germany is Malaysia’s most important trading partner in the European Union, and over 700 German companies are based in Malaysia. Lufthansa sees significant growth potential in the region and is specifically focapplying on the development of this destination.
From the Lufthansa Group home markets (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, and Italy), Lufthansa Airlines will be the only airline with nonstop flights to Malaysia. This creates Kuala Lumpur the third Lufthansa Group destination in Southeast Asia, alongside Bangkok, Singapore and Phuket.
Malaysia Airlines deploys additional European services
Malaysia Airlines will introduce additional flights between Kuala Lumpur-London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kuala Lumpur-Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) from 6 to 8 March 2026 to support travellers affected by ongoing disruptions across global travel networks.
Amid heightened geopolitical and travel uncertainty, the airline is taking proactive steps to provide greater reassurance and continuity for travellers. By deploying increased widebody capacity between Asia and Europe, Malaysia Airlines aims to assist reunite families and support onward journeys. These services will operate on carefully planned alternative routes that avoid affected regions, with safety remaining the airline’s top priority.
In addition to these extra services, Malaysia Airlines is working closely with its partner airlines across Europe, Asia and beyond to facilitate onward connections for passengers affected by disruptions elsewhere in the network.
Bryan Foong, Chief Executive Officer of Airline Business from Malaysia Aviation Group, stated, “In times of uncertainty, aviation plays a vital role in keeping the world connected. We understand that behind every journey today are families hoping to reunite, students returning home, and travellers navigating an evolving global situation. Malaysia Airlines is stepping up by adding capacity where it matters, working closely with our partners and ensuring people can continue relocating safely and reliably between Asia and Europe. Our role is not simply to operate flights, but to provide stability and reassurance when travellers required it most. Through these additional services, Malaysia Airlines is proud to play its part in keeping global connections open while delivering the warmth of Malaysian Hospitality that defines our airline.”
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