Kuala Lumpur, 6 August 2026 – Sun PhuQuoc Airways has announced the launch of a new daily direct service between Kuala Lumpur and Phu Quoc, further expanding its Southeast Asian network and strengthening tourism and travel connectivity between Malaysia and Vietnam.
Scheduled to commence on 1 September 2026, the inaugural service will operate as one daily return flight, making Malaysia the seventh international market served directly by Sun PhuQuoc Airways. The service provides Malaysian travellers with convenient access to Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s renowned Pearl Island, while supporting the island’s growing position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading leisure destinations.
With a flight time of approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes, the new service offers travellers a seamless journey to experience Phu Quoc’s pristine beaches, vibrant culinary scene and world-class attractions, alongside Sun Group’s integrated hospitality, entertainment and leisure offerings. The flight schedule has also been carefully designed to maximise travellers’ time on the island, allowing for longer and more enjoyable stays.
The inaugural flight on 1 September 2026 is scheduled to depart Phu Quoc International Airport at 1:45 pm, arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 4:20 pm. The return service will depart Kuala Lumpur at 5:20 pm and arrive in Phu Quoc at 5:55 pm. All timings are based on local time.
As part of its vision to redefine leisure travel, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is developing its signature “Resort in the Sky” experience, transforming every journey into the beginning of a holiday. The airline is progressively enhancing its services towards international five-star standards, with thoughtfully curated experiences from ground to air.
Passengers can enjoy selected hotel check-in services within the Sun Group ecosystem, access to the Sun Executive Lounge, next-generation cabin interiors featuring warm contemporary design, spacious seating, and the exclusive La Festa signature fragrance created for La Festa Phu Quoc, Curio Collection by Hilton.
The onboard experience also features wireless in-flight entertainment, curated menus showcasing Vietnamese, Asian and European cuisine, together with premium beverages including TWG Tea, Sun KraftBeer craft beer and Delingo coffee.
To celebrate the launch, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is offering one-way fares from MYR 370, together with a 20% discount on base fares across all fare classes for bookings made through the airline’s official website or mobile application, excluding peak travel periods. Fares include complimentary meals according to the selected fare class, a 23kg checked baggage allowance, while child fares remain available at 75% of the applicable adult fare.
Passengers can also enjoy additional privileges through Sun Signature, Sun Group’s loyalty programme, where members can earn and redeem points for flight rewards, checked baggage, seat selection and a range of lifestyle benefits across the Sun Group ecosystem. Premium-tier members can also access global payment features through co-branded Visa cards issued in partnership with National Citizen Commercial Joint Stock Bank (NCB), providing seamless payment experiences across flights, accommodation and entertainment.
Malaysia represents one of the most promising international source markets for Phu Quoc tourism, while Kuala Lumpur serves as one of Southeast Asia’s key aviation hubs with extensive regional and long-haul connectivity. The new route is expected to strengthen tourism flows between the two countries while attracting international transit passengers travelling through Kuala Lumpur.
Looking ahead, Sun PhuQuoc Airways plans to further expand its international network throughout 2026, introducing new services across Northeast Asia, India, Russia and Central Asia, while strengthening connections between Vietnam’s major economic and tourism destinations. The airline also expects to increase its fleet to 32 aircraft by the end of 2026, supporting continued network expansion and its commitment to delivering an international five-star travel experience.
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