Flying from London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): What you need to know
London's main base, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Around 13 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located in Kuala Lumpur. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is eight hours ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the most popular route. There are 21 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Malaysia Airlines at 9:35pm. Choose the first LHR to KUL departure with Malaysia Airlines at 10:25am if you'd rather get a move on.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to KUL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You can get away on a direct flight from London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport with Malaysia Airlines. This popular carrier operates departures from LHR.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between LHR and KUL is Malaysia Airlines.
Among carriers operating on this route, Malaysia Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from London to KUL that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and KUL include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
78% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and KUL:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to KUL flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 82% of them landing as expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
When booking your plane ticket from London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a detour to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights touch down as expected and your trip runs like clockwork.
About Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, central Kuala Lumpur is around 56 kilometres away. It takes about 55 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,220 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,020. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book ten months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to KUL.
March is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from London to KUL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Kuala Lumpur. August is when most people book flights from London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your London to KUL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC and 32ºC.
More about Kuala Lumpur
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Kuala Lumpur right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from London to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
Your Kuala Lumpur trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that belong on your itinerary include Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres southeast of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to Johor Bahru will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Raja Maha Mariamman Temple, Grand Palace Park (Istana Besar) and Zaharah Botanic Gardens.
Around 225 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Lost World of Tambun.
