Travelling from Malacca (MKZ) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is 8 hours ahead of Malacca, where Malacca Airport is located. Kuala Lumpur operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
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 MKZ to Kuala Lumpur.
If you're heading away during a public holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
After booking your flight tickets from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur, get your documents ready. A visa or passport isn't needed since you're travelling within Malaysia. As long as you have another valid form of identification, like a driver's licence or an ID card, you're all set.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Malacca, MKZ can be reached in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 51 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MKZ? If you've booked an early flight from Malacca Airport to Kuala Lumpur, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Malacca Airport (MKZ) to Kuala Lumpur
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Malacca Airport to Kuala Lumpur is C$144. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$319. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MKZ to Kuala Lumpur, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is around 64 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 4 hours and 29 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Malacca Airport to Kuala Lumpur, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near KUL:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Once you've hopped off your flight from Malacca Airport to Kuala Lumpur, it'll take you around 27 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take about 1 hour and 32 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near SZB. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from MKZ to Kuala Lumpur at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Malacca Airport to Kuala Lumpur while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Kuala Lumpur, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Malacca Airport to Kuala Lumpur in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap flights from MKZ to Kuala Lumpur sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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 Malacca to Kuala Lumpur, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are must-do's during your Kuala Lumpur adventure.
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