Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 50 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan share the UTC+8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Take your pick of 77 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport flights. The 09:20 departure with Malaysia Airlines is the earliest you can take. Malaysia Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:30.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your KUL to KUA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Malaysia Airlines is your gateway to discovering Kuantan (and perhaps some other great parts of Malaysia!). Browse the direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport offered by this airline.
Malaysia Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering KUL to KUA flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)
Rs3,606 is the lowest price for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs7,235. These fares can change based on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from KUL to KUA, book your journey five months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
58.65% of flights that take off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Kuala Lumpur International Airport from central Kuala Lumpur, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 4 hours 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to KUL? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KUA if you're catching a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Merge Car Hire or Hawk and experience more of Kuantan and beyond.
Give yourself a better shot at securing the best deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport several weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to central Kuantan
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Kuantan. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)
The quietest month for a flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport is April, while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Kuantan based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport for May if you'd like to go to Kuantan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from KUL to KUA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Kuantan, now it's time to discover other parts of Malaysia. Journey about 290 kilometres north-west to Kota Bharu to check off its popular sights. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 193 kilometres west of Kuantan, Kuala Lumpur is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park.









