Cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur from across Australia

You might know Kuala Lumpur as an airport stopover. But have you ever stepped outside? In the Malaysian capital, you’ll find colonial facades and glassy malls, mosque domes and monorails. Street food sizzles in Jalan Alor. Lake Symphony glows by night. In Brickfields, temples sit shoulder to shoulder with old churches and curry houses. Add in a dash of day trips to Batu Caves, an aviary that rivals the jungle, and a museum full of royal songket. 

Whether you’re going on to Langkawi or London afterwards, KL can be your launch pad.

How long is the flight to Kuala Lumpur

• Sydney to Kuala Lumpur: 8 hours, 30 minutes.
• Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur: 8 hours, 45 minutes.
• Brisbane to Kuala Lumpur: 8 hours, 10 minutes.
• Perth to Kuala Lumpur: 5 hours, 40 minutes
• Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur: 7 hours,  40 minutes

Which airlines fly direct to Kuala Lumpur from Australia

• Malaysia Airlines: A full-service straight shot to Kuala Lumpur from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, with meals, bags, the works.
• AirAsia X: Budget-friendly with no frills, just the flight. Direct from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, with extras ready if you need them.
• Batik Air: Full-service comfort without the cost shock. Formerly known as Malindo Air, today's Batik Air has checked baggage, meals and elbow room.
• Turkish Airways: On its way from Sydney to Istanbul, Turkish Airways stops off in Kuala Lumpur letting you experience Turkish hospitality without traveling all the way there.

Where you can fly direct to Kuala Lumpur from

• Sydney: Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X, Turkish Airways
• Melbourne: Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X, Batik Air
• Brisbane: Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air
• Perth: Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X, Batik Air
• Adelaide: Malaysia Airlines

Where is Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is 45 km south of Kuala Lumpur city centre in Sepang. Getting to town? An absolute breeze. All you have to do is hop on the Express Rail Link, which takes about 30 minutes. Other options include metered taxis, airport buses, and hotel shuttles. Want to go rideshare? Grab is the local favourite in KL.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Kuala Lumpur

For wallet-friendly fares to Kuala Lumpur, your best bet is shoulder season. It’s May and September through November deliver, giving both the lowest prices and skillfully avoiding school holidays and monsoon peaks.

Come December and January, expect a jump in prices. We’re talking festive travel, school breaks and year-end trips. While firmly in monsoon season, they all push demand (and costs) sky-high. Also, keep an eye on February. While relatively inexpensive, if your trip overlaps with the Lunar New Year, prices will come back up again.

Visa and passport requirements when flying to Kuala Lumpur

Aussies can stay in Malaysia for up to 90 days without a visa, but you will need a passport. Just make sure your passport has at least six months' validity from when you land.

How early to arrive at the airport

As it is an international flight, give yourself 2 to 3 hours before take-off to pass through check-in, passport control and security without one iota of stress.

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