TAWAU, Sabah, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Tourism Malaysia welcomed the launch of Firefly Airlines’ inaugural charter flight from Nanjing, China to Tawau, Sabah on 3rd February 2026, marking a significant milestone in strengthening air connectivity between China and Malaysia while supporting the promotion of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).
The charter service operates twice weekly with a seat capacity of 176 passengers per flight and will run until the end of February 2026. This initiative is expected to meet growing travel demand from the Chinese market while enhancing direct access to Tawau as a key gateway to Sabah’s east coast.
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