Flying from Rome to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Rome. Check out your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when planning your flight from Rome to Kuala Lumpur.
Touch down in Kuala Lumpur at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Rome to Kuala Lumpur. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You don't need a visa for Malaysia if you hold a passport from Italy and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before reserving your cheap flights from Rome to Kuala Lumpur, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Rome to Kuala Lumpur with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Velana International Airport (MLE)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes approximately 51 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 39 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rome to Kuala Lumpur or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Split up your flight from Rome to Kuala Lumpur with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and Kuala Lumpur are:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Velana International Airport (MLE)
CIA is around 18 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take 42 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Rome to Kuala Lumpur? Check in to a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to the centre of Kuala Lumpur is around 1 hour and 3 minutes by car. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 4 hours and 29 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near KUL if you're taking a late flight from Rome to Kuala Lumpur. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
The centre of Kuala Lumpur is about 24 kilometres from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). After your flight from Rome to Kuala Lumpur has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 27 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
After your flight from Rome to Kuala Lumpur, kick back at a hotel near SZB. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Kuala Lumpur
RM1,187 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Kuala Lumpur. Return flights start from RM2,238. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Rome to Kuala Lumpur if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
August is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Kuala Lumpur. To escape the crowds, go to Kuala Lumpur in February.
Lock in your flight from Rome to Kuala Lumpur for March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kuala Lumpur to range from 21ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Kuala Lumpur in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC on average.
More about Kuala Lumpur
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Kuala Lumpur right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rome to Kuala Lumpur:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are essential stops on your Kuala Lumpur itinerary.
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