Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Take off on a direct Kuala Lumpur to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 13 hours 25 minutes.
Paris is seven hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). There are 7 direct services every week. Malaysia Airlines operates a 11:40pm departure between KUL and CDG.
Your flight from Kuala Lumpur to CDG won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
You can hop on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Malaysia Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Charles de Gaulle Airport leaving from KUL.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between KUL and CDG is Malaysia Airlines.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to CDG departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
The journey from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 64 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Charles de Gaulle Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
SZB is around 24 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Kuala Lumpur to CDG flight? Unwind in a hotel near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.97%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Charles de Gaulle Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near CDG and get cosy, quick:
Travel at your own pace with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and venture far and wide through Paris and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Kuala Lumpur to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
Central Paris is roughly 23 kilometres from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Charles de Gaulle Airport is ر.ق. 889. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 2,007. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to CDG by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Kuala Lumpur to Charles de Gaulle Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Paris. June is when most people book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a Kuala Lumpur to CDG flight ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Paris to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Charles de Gaulle Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Charles de Gaulle Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Paris when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Louve followed by Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.
Explore more of France
You've done Paris, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Travel around 177 kilometres north to Lille to check off its leading sights. From Palais des Beaux Arts to Grand'Place and Grand place, your itinerary will be busy.
Reims is another must-experience destination in France and is around 113 kilometres east of Paris. No trip is complete without a visit to Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral.