Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) are the two main airports in Kuala Lumpur.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the major hub where you can touch down in Melbourne.
8 hours 7 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne. Based in the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur.
With 33 flights a week between the two airports, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne with Malaysia Airlines at 09:20. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from KUL to MEL is with Malaysia Airlines at 22:25.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You will need an ETA for Australia if you have a passport from Malaysia and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before you lock in those cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest updates.
Flying from Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Set off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) on a nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne. From KUL, you can fly straight to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
When taking off from KUL, you can catch a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne with Malaysia Airlines.
We make it easy to find a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
The journey from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes around 4 hours and 29 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 64 kilometres in 1 hour and 3 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel near Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Melbourne:
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
SZB is around 24 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It'll take 27 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne:
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres. It takes around 28 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 42 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Once you've hopped off your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne, allow for a drive time of approximately 51 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take around 2 hours and 4 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne
ر.ق. 245 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne. Return flights start from ر.ق. 1,042. These fares may change based on demand.
To snag cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne, book your journey 9 months before the departure date.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne. To escape the crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
Schedule your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne for January if you'd like to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
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All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are attractions you won't want to skip in Melbourne.
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