Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Kuala Lumpur's timezone is UTC+8, making Kuala Lumpur five hours ahead of Riyadh.
To ensure you get on your RUH to KUL flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Saudia is your gateway to exploring Kuala Lumpur (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Malaysia!). Check out the direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Saudia.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between RUH and KUL:
Dubai Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is ر.ق. 686. A return fare right now is ر.ق. 1,289. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from RUH to KUL.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from RUH to KUL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights leaving King Khaled International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from RUH.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Looking for a handy hotel near RUH? If you've booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
If you're coming in on a late King Khaled International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near KUL:
Travel at your own speed with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and chase adventure across Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. Driving there takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 4 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Kuala Lumpur. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for March if you want to explore Kuala Lumpur during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RUH to KUL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've visited Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to discover other corners of Malaysia. Journey around 338 kilometres north to Kota Bharu to tick off its top attractions. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Another major destination in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is roughly 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur. Be sure to visit highlights including Simflightkl.