Malaysia Airlines and Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo have entered a codeshare agreement aimed at boosting connectivity for travelers between Malaysia and India. The partnership will provide customers of both airlines access to a broader network of domestic routes across the two countries.

Under the agreement, Malaysia Airlines’ flight code “MH” will be added to several IndiGo domestic destinations in India, including:

• New Delhi – Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
• Mumbai – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
• Bengaluru – Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
• Chennai International Airport (MAA)
• Hyderabad – Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
• Kochi – Cochin International Airport (COK)
• Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
• Amritsar – Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ)
• Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV)
• Kolkata – Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)

Meanwhile, IndiGo’s flight code “6E” will be added to Malaysia Airlines domestic routes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Terminal 1 to key Malaysian destinations, including:

• Penang International Airport (PEN)
• Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
• Johor Bahru Senai International Airport (JHB)
• Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KBI)
• Kuching International Airport (KCH)

Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director of Malaysia Aviation Group, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating: “We are delighted to embark on this codeshare partnership with IndiGo, recognizing 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. 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,” he added.

This partnership follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two airlines in April 2024. It complements Malaysia Airlines’ current direct routes to 10 key hubs in India, further expanding travel opportunities for customers.