Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kuala Lumpur (average of $394). Flying to Kuala Lumpur in January will prove the most costly (average of $614). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
$934
February
$706
March
$701
April
$692
May
$639
June
$707
July
$656
August
$599
September
$672
October
$613
November
$637
December
$858
Peak Season:
Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s capital city and a fascinating place to book flight tickets for a holiday. Various cultures, including Malay, Chinese, Indian, have inhabited the city over the years and are reflected in the architecture which is a mix of modern and historical buildings. The best example of postmodern architecture is the Petronas Towers, twin skyscrapers with an all glass shell that stretch 450 metres above the skyline. Travellers arriving on cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur at any time of year will encounter hot, humid weather, the temperature stays at a steady 28C-32C all year round. But the modern, air-conditioned buildings and retail stores make shopping a pleasant experience. Bukit Bintang, Central Market, Chinatown and Little India are also popular areas for shoppers to pick up bargains and souvenirs. Peak periods for Kuala Lumpur are the Malaysian school holidays that fall in early April, early August and mid-November to early January. Thaipusam, a key Hindu thanksgiving festival celebrated between mid-January and mid-February, attracts over one million travellers and locals each year. Book your flight to Kuala Lumpur well in advance for the best deals at this time.
Off Season:
Kuala Lumpur doesn’t really have an off season, though it does have a monsoon season from November to February which heralds torrential downpours and strong winds along the east coast. Although it can rain heavily at any time of year, many visitors prefer to avoid the wetter months of March and April, and from September to November.
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Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience
Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.
Boarding
Crew
Comfort
Food
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience
Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.
Boarding
Crew
Comfort
Food
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience
Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.
Boarding
Crew
Comfort
Food
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience
Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.
Boarding
Crew
Comfort
Food
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience
Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.
KUL Temperature | 27 - 28 °C |
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KUL Rainfall | 120 - 280 mm |
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June and July are considered the less rainy months and therefore a good time to book cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t come prepared for periodical showers and thunderstorms though, these tend to occur in the morning and late afternoon. Light cotton clothing with long sleeves, a hat and sunglasses are a must to protect from sunburn while sightseeing.
Flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur– 8 hrs 35 mins Flights from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur– 8 hrs 15 mins Flights from Brisbane to Kuala Lumpur– 10 hrs 10 mins Flights from Perth to Kuala Lumpur – 5 hrs 30 mins
The major airlines operating direct flights to Kuala Lumpur from Australia are: Malaysia Airlines, Emirates and AirAsia. Direct flight to Kuala Lumpur operate out of Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide but there are plenty of other airlines over one or two stopovers, such as Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Jetstar, Thai Airways and Virgin Australia.
Flights land at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA) situated 45 km from the city centre. Express Rail Link trains provide fast transportation to the city centre with the KLIA Express taking approximately 28 minutes and the KLIA Transit 37 minutes. The Express Coach departs every 30 minutes with a journey time of one hour. Taxis are also available at the airport and should be paid for in advance at the ticket counter in the arrivals hall. Many hotels can arrange for a car to pick up guests, though this is generally more expensive than taking a taxi.
Things to do in Kuala LumpurFor a respite from the city bustle, Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik Perdana) are green, verdant and home to monkeys. Petaling Street has some amazing bargains – behind the stalls. The clothes shops there offer great savings and good quality. Along Petaling Street, sample the Hokkien noodles from the stall outside Hong Leong Bank. Malaysia has one of best party beaches in South East Asia, Perhentian Kecil’s pristine shores offer plenty of entertainment after the sun goes down.
Kuala Lumpur flights are currently seeing a 367% increase in searches when contrasted with this time last year.
KUL stands for Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB), Malacca Batu Berendum Airport (MKZ).
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