Travelling from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 1 hour 49 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Kuching and Kuala Lumpur are in the same timezone — UTC+8.
You can choose from 602 weekly flights from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The 05:40 departure with Malaysia Airlines is the earliest available between KCH and KUL. AirAsia operates the latest service of the day at 23:50 if early mornings aren't your thing.
Flying over a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Kuala Lumpur (and seeing more of Malaysia!) is simple with Malaysia Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between KCH and KUL:
Sibu Airport
Penang International Airport
Senai Airport
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from KCH to KUL, get your travel documents ready. A visa or passport isn't needed since you're travelling within Malaysia. As long as you have some other proof of identity, such as an ID card or driver's license, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is ر.ق. 50. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 100. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from KCH to KUL, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Getting a cheap ticket from KCH to KUL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
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Handy information about Kuching International Airport (KCH)
Kuching International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Kuching. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 18 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 14 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near KCH? If you're boarding an early flight from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near KUL:
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
It typically takes 4 hours and 29 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Kuala Lumpur in February.
Lock in your flight from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Kuala Lumpur during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21 ºC and 33 ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KCH to KUL in January. Average temperatures are between 21 ºC and 32 ºC then.
More about Kuala Lumpur
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Kuala Lumpur right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from KCH to KUL:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Kuala Lumpur itinerary.
There's more than one way to travel to and from Kuala Lumpur. Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) is an alternative. Check out the flights available at this domestic airport.
Complete your Kuala Lumpur trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not our only party trick. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, browse our car rental offers that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Then, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Kuala Lumpur stay.
