Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 8 hours 30 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur is three hours behind Melbourne and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Take your pick of 34 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with AirAsia X is the earliest available. AirAsia X operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Give yourself enough time to make your MEL to KUL flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. When you're ready to start your Kuala Lumpur vacation, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Malaysia:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is AirAsia X.
With 67.72% of services landing on schedule, Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MEL to KUL flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MEL and KUL include:
Adelaide Airport
Changi International Airport
Ngurah Rai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
C$246 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$419. These prices may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from MEL to KUL by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from MEL to KUL is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Consider booking a hotel close to KUL if you're catching a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and explore beyond Kuala Lumpur's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 4 hours 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Kuala Lumpur in February.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to KUL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia waiting to be explored. Around 338 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Another essential stop in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is about 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur. Make time to visit highlights including Simflightkl.
