Kota Kinabalu: China’s Xiamen Airlines resumed its Fuzhou-Kota Kinabalu service on Thursday with 174 passengers, demonstrating the strong demand for the route.
State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew said this significant development will see three weekly flights, operating every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
According to her, the return of the route marks a pivotal moment for both tourism and business connectivity between Fuzhou and Kota Kinabalu, enhancing travel convenience and promoting greater cultural and economic exchanges between the two regions.
“Sabah Tourism Board and Xiamen Air have been working together on the revival of the Fuzhou-Kota Kinabalu route.
This air route is vital in strengthening our tourism sector, providing an accessible gateway for Chinese tourists to explore the natural beauty and rich culture of Sabah.
We anticipate a positive impact on local businesses and the economy,” Liew said.
With the additional route, Sabah now receives 55 weekly flights from eight cities in China, namely Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing, Hong Kong, Wuhan and Fuzhou, she added.
