Travelling from Houston to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Houston. Check out your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when reserving your flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur.
Step off your plane in Kuala Lumpur at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
If you hold a passport from United States and plan to travel to Malaysia for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on the length and purpose of your stay and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur.
Flying from Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Houston to Kuala Lumpur departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 49 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever your plans, check out these stops between George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Kuala Lumpur:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 1 hour and 42 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 22 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur, unwind in one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport:
Arriving in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 4 hours and 29 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near KUL:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Central Kuala Lumpur is around 24 kilometres from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). After your flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 27 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable hotels ready to welcome you near SZB. Unwind after your flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Kuala Lumpur
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Houston to Kuala Lumpur is RM2,181. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM4,210. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from Houston to Kuala Lumpur, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
August is the most popular month for flights from Houston to Kuala Lumpur. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Kuala Lumpur in February.
Book your flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur for March if you'd like to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kuala Lumpur to range from 21ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Kuala Lumpur in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC on average.
More about Kuala Lumpur
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kuala Lumpur:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Kuala Lumpur itinerary.
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