Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to London: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Kuala Lumpur to London. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) are Kuala Lumpur's main airports.
London has a range of airports you can fly into. Make your landing at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). Or arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN) or London City Airport (LCY).
A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to London takes an average of 13 hours 46 minutes. The timezone in London is UTC+0, which makes it 8 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
The most popular route for flights from Kuala Lumpur to London is from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Choose from 26 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off first thing, the earliest flight from KUL to LHR is the 09:25 Malaysia Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 23:30 with Malaysia Airlines.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to London. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You don't need a visa for United Kingdom if you have a passport from Malaysia and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes. So before locking in your cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to London, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
Flying from Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
You can book a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to London departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Start your trip at KUL and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
If you plan to leave from KUL, you can take a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to London with Malaysia Airlines.
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from Kuala Lumpur to London with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
KUL is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour and 3 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 4 hours and 29 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to London? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Kuala Lumpur to London. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Kuala Lumpur International Airport and London:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
SZB is about 24 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It takes 27 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Kuala Lumpur to London, chill out in one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
Arriving in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of London. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 57 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 1 minute.
Consider staying in a hotel near LHR if you have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to London. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from Kuala Lumpur to London has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable hotels ready to welcome you near LGW. Settle in after your flight from Kuala Lumpur to London at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to London
RM1,058 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to London. Return flights start at RM2,120. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to London by booking at least 3 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Kuala Lumpur to London is November. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the best deal.
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Take advantage of filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuala Lumpur to London, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Best time to go to London
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to London. July is the most popular month to travel to London. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Kuala Lumpur to London in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to London sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to London, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are highlights which should be on any good London itinerary.
Complete your London trip with a car rental
Explore our lineup of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to London. Whether you want a compact ride, spacious sedan or something in between, you can compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.