
Malaysia · KUL
Cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur
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- Arrival airport
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
- Distance from London
- 6,590 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 13h 30m
- With one stop
- usually 17h 30m–19h 30m
- Local time
- UTC+8
- Currency
- Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
When to go
Year-round destination; December to February and June to August are a little drier.
How people get there
Common connecting points for Kuala Lumpur: Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Which airlines are flying, and whether there is a non-stop service on your dates, changes through the year — a consultant checks live schedules and fares for you.
Fly to Kuala Lumpur from
- London Heathrow6,590 mi
- London Gatwick6,582 mi
- London Stansted6,555 mi
- Manchester6,637 mi
- Birmingham6,630 mi
- Leeds Bradford6,605 mi
- Glasgow6,679 mi
- Edinburgh6,638 mi
- Newcastle6,589 mi
- Bristol6,686 mi
Entry requirements change. Check the latest UK government travel advice for Malaysia before you book.
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight to Kuala Lumpur from London?
- Kuala Lumpur is about 6,590 miles from Heathrow. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 13h 30m; with one connection most journeys take 17h 30m to 19h 30m.
- Which airport do I fly into?
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport, airport code KUL.
- What is the time difference?
- Local time in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8. The UK is on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer.
- When is the best time to go?
- Year-round destination; December to February and June to August are a little drier.
- How do I get today’s fare?
- Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — we’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.