From Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur: Lufthansa launches nonstop connection

• Lufthansa expands Southeast Asia network for winter 2026/27

• With the Boeing 787 and Allegris cabin: Lufthansa sets premium standards in comfort

• Now available for booking

With the launch of nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur, Lufthansa Airlines is strengthening its network in Southeast Asia and focusing on growth in a dynamic region. Commencing on October 25, 2026, the year around connection will be offered five times a week – daily except on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Flights on this route are now available to book.

Flight LH 704 is set to depart at 9:30 PM from Frankfurt arriving in Kuala Lumpur at 4:40 PM local time the following day. The return flight LH 705 is scheduled for departure at 11:55 PM from Kuala Lumpur landing at 6:00 AM the following day in the Rhine-Main hub. These flight times are optimally coordinated with Lufthansa’s worldwide network from Frankfurt and offer travelers ideal and seamless connection possibilities.

The flight will be operated by the new Boeing 787-9, the most modern and efficient aircraft in the Lufthansa fleet. Equipped with 287 seats in a three-class configured cabin, offering the new Allegris cabin.

Jens Ritter, CEO of Lufthansa Airlines, said: “With the new nonstop connection to Kuala Lumpur and the deployment of our state-of-the-art Dreamliner, we are creating ideal conditions to participate in the growth in Southeast Asia. The innovative Allegris cabin offers our guests the highest level of comfort and underscores our premium aspiration to offer both leisure and business travelers a first-class travel experience.”

Malaysia: Attractive destination for tourism and business

Malaysia is a very popular destination for both leisure travelers and business travelers. With 42.2 million visitors in 2025, Malaysia was the most visited country in Southeast Asia. The country’s cultural diversity, natural beauty, and historical significance make it a unique travel destination.

Malaysia is also economically strong and growing rapidly. Germany is Malaysia’s most important trading partner in the European Union, and over 700 German companies are based in Malaysia. Lufthansa sees significant growth potential in the region and is specifically focusing on the development of this destination.

From the Lufthansa Group home markets (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, and Italy), Lufthansa Airlines will be the only airline operating nonstop flights to Malaysia. This makes Kuala Lumpur the forth Lufthansa Group destination in Southeast Asia, alongside Bangkok, Singapore and Phuket.