MATTA Fair 2026 is on at MITEC — here is what you need to know

Southeast Asia’s largest consumer travel fair is running at MITEC in Kuala Lumpur this weekend. The 59th National MATTA Fair opened on September 4 and runs until September 6, from 10am to 9pm daily. If you have not gone yet, today is your last full day. Tomorrow is the last day.

The fair spans 10 halls across Levels 1 to 3 of MITEC, covering more than 40,820 square metres of exhibition space. Airlines, tour operators, state tourism boards and international marketers are all present. The deals expire when the doors close on Sunday night.

Entry is free. The packages are not.

What is on offer at MATTA Fair

The fair’s core offer is package bundling — flight, hotel and tours together at prices that undercut booking each part separately. Airlines are front and centre this year.

Malaysia Airlines is offering up to 30% off its Fukuoka route for MATTA bookings. Enrich members and Visa cardholders get additional discounts. Batik Air and Firefly are also running route expansions and festive promotions. The Malaysia Aviation Group has a dedicated MAG Arena on Level 3. It features an AI cabin crew demo called MAYA and celebrity appearances. MAG has indicated business-class return tickets to Paris and Tokyo as potential top prizes in its Buyers’ Contest.

Apple Vacations is celebrating 30 years in the industry. It is offering charter tours to Hokkaido, Tohoku and Xinjiang. Early-bird cuts go up to RM4,000, with free luggage and a RM388,888 lucky draw. Find it at Booth 2J01, Hall 7, Level 2.

Golden Destinations is fielding over 700 packages across Asia, Europe and Oceania. Its Travel & Win 6.0 campaign includes a Mercedes-Benz raffle and gold prizes worth up to RM88,888. Find it at Booth 2C01, Level 2.

What to look for before you pay

The headline deals are real — but so is the pressure. Vendors use “today only” framing and limited-availability language to push quick decisions. Before signing anything, compare across a few booths. Inclusions matter more than the headline price. Check the airline and class, hotel rating, whether transfers and meals are included, and what taxes and fees add to the total.

Card promotions are worth checking before you arrive. Several booths are offering RM500 off with selected credit cards. The MATTA Buyers’ Contest gives one entry for every RM100 spent. Prizes include business-class tickets to Paris and Tokyo.

Most booths prefer cashless payment. Before joining any queue, make sure your banking apps are loaded, cards are enabled and your QR code works.

The Korea Tourism Organization at Booth 3H25, Level 3 is running a ski simulator, Hanbok try-ons, travel talk shows and craft workshops. There is also a Korean Air lucky draw for KL-Incheon return tickets.

How to get there without getting stuck

MATTA Fair at MITEC brings significant traffic pressure to the surrounding roads. A free shuttle runs from KL Sentral’s ERL Departure Hall and Sunway Putra Mall to MITEC. It operates from 8am to 10pm at 10 to 15 minute intervals.

The shuttle is the recommended option. If you are driving, MITEC’s basement parking fills quickly. Overflow options include The MET Corporate Towers and MET Galleria — RM5 per entry on weekends. Police are actively issuing summonses to vehicles parked illegally along Jalan Dutamas 2 — do not risk it.

Board the shuttle before 9.30am to beat the rush. Return queues peak at 5pm and 9pm. For a smoother exit, leave around 4pm.

MATTA Fair inside MITEC — what is where

Level 1 is dedicated to domestic tourism — state tourism boards, local resorts and regional airlines. The MESTI Pavilion on Level 1 focuses on sustainability-oriented travel. Resorts World Genting is at Booth 1Q13, Level 1, with savings of up to 87%.

Levels 2 and 3 have international travel, Umrah packages, global operators and the MAG Arena. The Korea Tourism Organization and most international destination booths are on Level 3.

Food inside MITEC includes Garden Court Cafe (coffee and quick bites), De Heritage (traditional Malaysian meals) and Bowltanic (poke bowls). Food trucks are set up outdoors for street food variety. Prayer rooms are available inside — check signage or ask at information counters.

Bring a power bank. The crowds are dense and your phone will work hard — QR scans, price checks, messaging companions. A dead phone mid-queue is the one problem a travel fair cannot solve.