Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Phuket Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur is one hour ahead of Phuket and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from HKT to KUL start from 08:15 — the earliest with AirAsia. The latest departure is at 20:45 with AirAsia. Overall, you can take your pick of 66 weekly Phuket Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your HKT to KUL flight.
Flying during a peak month like January? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Phuket Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, so jetting to Kuala Lumpur (and then exploring more of Malaysia!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
AirAsia tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating HKT to KUL flights, Malaysia Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Phuket Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HKT and KUL:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Don Mueang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Currently, Rs16,951 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Phuket Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs30,339. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from HKT to KUL by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Picking up cheap flights from HKT to KUL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phuket Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
73% of flights taking off from Phuket Airport make it to their destination on time.
Phuket Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Phuket. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Phuket Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to HKT:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Book a hotel near KUL if you're catching a late Phuket Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar to explore Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Phuket Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Kuala Lumpur. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Phuket Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HKT to KUL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia waiting to be discovered. Around 338 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
