Travelling from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's main airports.
7 hours 15 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Dubai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight.
The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, which is four hours ahead of Dubai. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located in Kuala Lumpur.
With 24 direct flights a week between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the busiest route. Emirates operates the earliest flight at 3:10am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from DXB to KUL is with Emirates at 9:35pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to KUL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can jump on a direct flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB).
When taking off from DXB, you can take a direct flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport with Emirates.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Emirates between DXB and KUL.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Emirates.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to KUL departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Dubai Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, 74.31% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to KUL flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 56.64%.
About Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Have a late flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near KUL and hit the pillow fast:
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Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Dubai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Currently, Rs48,714 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs99,944. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dubai to KUL.
October is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Dubai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Kuala Lumpur. August is when most people book flights from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Dubai to KUL flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
January has temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kuala Lumpur
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Kuala Lumpur right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
PETRONAS Tower 2 and Petronas Twin Towers are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Kuala Lumpur itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Petronas Tower take photo point.
Explore more of Malaysia
Johor Bahru is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've seen Kuala Lumpur. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Pasar Malam, Raja Maha Mariamman Temple and Grand Palace Park (Istana Besar).
Around 225 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh is another essential stop in Malaysia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Old Town.
