Malaysia Airlines, the Malaysian flag carrier and India’s largest airline IndiGo have announced the launch of a strategic codeshare partnership that aims to improve connectivity and enhance the traveller experience across both airlines’ major hubs in Malaysia and India, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in April 2024.

According to a press statement by Malaysia Airlines, through this partnership its customers will gain wider access to destinations within India, as the airline’s flight code ‘MH’ will be added to seven domestic destinations in India, including Kolkata, Varanasi, Patna, Tiruchirappalli, Goa, Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam. 

Malaysia Airlines says that this complements its current direct routes to 10 key hubs in India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Trivandrum and Kolkata.

Meanwhile, IndiGo’s ‘6E’ flight code will be added to Malaysia Airlines domestic flights from its main hub at KL International Airport Terminal 1 to destinations including Penang, Langkawi, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching; allowing holiday goers added travel options to explore the beauty of Malaysia.

Captain Izham Ismail

“We are delighted to embark on this codeshare partnership with IndiGo, recognising the tremendous potential of the Indian market for both leisure and business travel. This collaboration allows us to offer Malaysia Airlines customers greater access to India’s rich cultural and economic landscape while warmly welcoming IndiGo passengers to experience the unique charm of Malaysian Hospitality,” says Captain Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director, Malaysia Aviation Group.

“This strategic partnership reflects our mutual commitment to boosting tourism growth between our nations, especially with the visa-free entry for tourists between the two countries. Our goal is to provide more travel options, enhanced connectivity, and a seamless travel experience for our valued customers,” Ismail adds.

Pieter Elbers

“It is indeed a delightful moment for us at IndiGo to formalise this codeshare partnership with Malaysia Airlines. This strategic alliance is a testament to our commitment to bridging the skies between India and Malaysia, unlocking unparalleled connectivity and convenience for our customers in both the countries,” says Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo.

“The partnership will offer increased accessibility, to explore the unique and enriching experience that the country has to offer. This collaboration not only expands travel options for our customers, but also strengthens the cultural and economic ties between the two nations. At IndiGo, we remain steadfast in our mission to provide hassle-free travel experiences, and this collaboration underscores our dedication to that promise,” adds the IndiGo CEO.