Key Market Indicators
Malaysian air transport traffic is projected to climb to approximately 613,000 departures by 2028, increasing from an estimated 532,000 departures in 2023. This growth represents an average annual increase of 2.2%. Since 1975, the demand for air transport in Malaysia has been on a steady upward trajectory, expanding at an average rate of 2.3% per year. In the global context, Malaysia ranked 17th in air transport traffic in 2023. France slightly edged out Malaysia with the same number of departures at around 532,000. Leading the global rankings were China, India, and Canada, taking the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively.
