Flying from London to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
Choose from a number of airports when planning a flight from London to Kuala Lumpur. Check out your options for flying out of London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also operate in London.
Touch down in Kuala Lumpur at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
A direct flight from London to Kuala Lumpur takes an average of 12 hours 58 minutes. The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, making it 8 hours ahead of London.
With 27 weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from London to Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines at 10:25. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from LHR to KUL is with Malaysia Airlines at 21:35.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from London to Kuala Lumpur.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You don't need a visa for Malaysia if you have a passport from United Kingdom and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes. So before booking your cheap flights from London to Kuala Lumpur, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're looking for a direct flight from London to Kuala Lumpur, you can catch one from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Get from LHR to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in one continuous trip.
When leaving from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from London to Kuala Lumpur leaving from London Heathrow Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in approximately 57 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
Searching for a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Kuala Lumpur, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Kuala Lumpur, check out these options when setting off from London Heathrow Airport:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
It's your vacation, so why not book an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Kuala Lumpur:
Arriving in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur takes around 1 hour and 3 minutes by car. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
It'll take around 4 hours and 29 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you have a late flight from London to Kuala Lumpur, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near KUL:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Central Kuala Lumpur is located around 24 kilometres from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). After your flight from London to Kuala Lumpur has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 27 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour and 32 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to SZB. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from London to Kuala Lumpur:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kuala Lumpur
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kuala Lumpur is C$374. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$562. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To secure cheap flights from London to Kuala Lumpur, reserve your journey 7 months ahead of your departure.
March is the cheapest month for tickets from London to Kuala Lumpur. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Kuala Lumpur. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Kuala Lumpur in February.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from London to Kuala Lumpur in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Kuala Lumpur in January when temperatures average between 21ºC and 32ºC.
More about Kuala Lumpur
Start your Kuala Lumpur trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Kuala Lumpur, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are top sights which should be on every Kuala Lumpur itinerary.
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