Flying from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
A direct flight from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport takes an average of 1 hour 38 minutes. The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, which is 1 hour ahead of Banda Aceh.
Take your pick of 85 weekly flights from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The 07:30 departure with AirAsia is the earliest flight available between BTJ and KUL. AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 17:45 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
AirAsia is your gateway to exploring Kuala Lumpur (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Malaysia!). Look through the direct flights from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the popular stopovers between BTJ and KUL:
Kuala Namu International Airport
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Penang International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Malaysia, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have the most current information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from BTJ to KUL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is ر.ق. 95. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 224. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flight tickets from BTJ to KUL, reserve your trip 8 months before your departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ)
To get to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport from central Banda Aceh, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a hotel to stay in before your flight from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Check out Kumala Hotel Banda Aceh. Enjoy a good night's rest here before making your way to BTJ.
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Reserve a hotel close to KUL if you have a late flight from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport to the centre of Kuala Lumpur takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes in a car. It's approximately 64 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It takes around 4 hours and 29 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Kuala Lumpur. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with the temperature ranging between 21 ºC and 33 ºC. Lock in your flights from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flight tickets from BTJ to KUL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21 ºC and 32 ºC on average.
More about Kuala Lumpur
Once you've locked in your flights from BTJ to KUL, you'll need to find a hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are major attractions which should be on any good Kuala Lumpur itinerary.
For extra choice and flexibility when planning your trip, consider arriving or departing from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). This international airport is another popular option for travelling to and from Kuala Lumpur.
Complete your Kuala Lumpur trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Kuala Lumpur escape.
