Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 13 hours.
Kuala Lumpur's timezone is UTC+8, making Kuala Lumpur eight hours ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to KUL start at 10:25 — the first with Malaysia Airlines. The last departure is at 21:35 with Malaysia Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 27 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your LHR to KUL flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Flying into Kuala Lumpur (and then seeing more of Malaysia!) is a cinch with British Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is British Airways.
The most punctual carrier that offers LHR to KUL flights is Malaysia Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 71.07% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LHR and KUL include:
Changi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is $481. A return ticket is currently $848. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from LHR to KUL, reserve your trip four months before your departure.
Plan your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Finding cheap flights from LHR to KUL is a piece of cake 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 a lower fare pops up.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
Follow your own route with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and discover more of Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport to central Kuala Lumpur has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 4 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Kuala Lumpur in February.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to KUL in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored after you've seen Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Have time for another stop? Make your way to Kampung Baru Subang. It's located about 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur and features highlights like Simflightkl.