Travelling from Houston to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur. Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) and Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) are Houston's main airports.
Step off your plane in Kuala Lumpur at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Kuala Lumpur's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Kuala Lumpur 14 hours ahead of Houston.
To ensure you make it on your Houston to Kuala Lumpur flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Kuala Lumpur
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Houston to Kuala Lumpur flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Houston to Kuala Lumpur is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and walk away with a fantastic deal.
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Flying from Houston
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for Houston to Kuala Lumpur flights leaving from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport:
79% of flights departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport reach their destination on time.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Houston Hobby Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur is approximately 48 kilometres. It takes about 55 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near KUL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and discover more of Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks ahead of your Houston to Kuala Lumpur flight.
Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Central Kuala Lumpur is located around 18 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB). Once your flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 30 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near SZB. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur:
Sixt, WAHDAH and Agtran make picking up a Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Call dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from SZB one week in advance often means better deals and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur. July is the most popular month to travel to Kuala Lumpur. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your Houston to Kuala Lumpur tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur in January when temperatures average between 21ºC and 32ºC.
More about Kuala Lumpur
Start your Kuala Lumpur trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Kuala Lumpur, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower are attractions you won't want to skip in Kuala Lumpur.