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✈️ Cheap flights to Malaysia
Compare fares to Malaysia from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🔥 Cheapest flights to Malaysia right now
🛬 Airports in Malaysia
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUL | Kuala Lumpur Intl | Kuala Lumpur | Main |
| SZB | Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Intl | Subang | Main |
| IPH | Sultan Azlan Shah | Ipoh | Main |
| JHB | Senai Intl | Johor Bahru | Main |
| PEN | Penang Intl | Penang | Main |
| LGK | Langkawi Intl | Langkawi | Main |
| KCH | Kuching Intl | Kuching | Main |
| BKI | Kota Kinabalu Intl | Kota Kinabalu | Main |
| MKZ | Malacca Intl | Malacca | Regional |
| KUA | Kuantan | Kuantan | Regional |
…and 16 more airports.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the main hub, with other international airports including Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching and Langkawi; land crossings link to Singapore and Thailand, and ferries connect with Indonesia.
📅 Best time to fly to Malaysia
Best: December to February for the west coast and Langkawi; March to October for the east coast islands and Borneo's drier months.
Cheaper shoulder season: March to April and September offer decent weather in many regions with fewer crowds.
Avoid: November to February brings the north-east monsoon to the east coast, when many island resorts close.
Weather by month in Kuala Lumpur
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Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Malaysia
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Kuala Lumpur | 10,604 km | 13 h 25 min | |
| New York → Kuala Lumpur | 15,168 km | 18 h 55 min* | |
| Los Angeles → Kuala Lumpur | 14,162 km | 17 h 45 min* | |
| Chicago → Kuala Lumpur | 14,947 km | 18 h 40 min* | |
| Miami → Kuala Lumpur | 16,834 km | 20 h 55 min* | |
| San Francisco → Kuala Lumpur | 13,633 km | 17 h 05 min* | |
| Toronto → Kuala Lumpur | 14,850 km | 18 h 35 min* | |
| Paris → Kuala Lumpur | 10,441 km | 13 h 15 min | |
| Frankfurt → Kuala Lumpur | 9,997 km | 12 h 45 min | |
| Dubai → Kuala Lumpur | 5,549 km | 7 h 20 min | |
| Delhi → Kuala Lumpur | 3,876 km | 5 h 20 min | |
| Mumbai → Kuala Lumpur | 3,623 km | 5 h 00 min | |
| Sydney → Kuala Lumpur | 6,585 km | 8 h 35 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur – A buzzing capital of skyscrapers, night markets, mosques, temples and food courts.
- George Town, Penang – Malaysia's food capital, with colonial architecture and vibrant street art.
- Malacca – Portuguese, Dutch and British heritage along a riverside old town.
- Langkawi – Duty-free islands with beaches, mangroves and rainforest-covered peaks.
- Cameron Highlands – Cool air, tea estates, strawberry farms and jungle trails.
- Kota Kinabalu and Mount Kinabalu – Gateway to Borneo's highest peak, marine parks and wildlife.
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Flights to Malaysia: questions
What is the main airport in Malaysia?
The main international airport is Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur. Other airports with scheduled flights include Subang (SZB), Ipoh (IPH), Johor Bahru (JHB).
How long is the flight from London to Malaysia?
A nonstop flight from London to Kuala Lumpur covers about 10,604 km and takes around 13 h 25 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Malaysia?
December to February for the west coast and Langkawi; March to October for the east coast islands and Borneo's drier months.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Malaysia?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: March to April and September offer decent weather in many regions with fewer crowds.
Do I need a visa to fly to Malaysia?
It depends on your passport. See our Malaysia visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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