Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC): What you need to know
Kuala Lumpur's main base, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC).
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Kuala Lumpur to Phu Quoc International Airport flight.
The timezone in Phu Quoc is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Kuala Lumpur. Phu Quoc International Airport is located in Phu Quoc.
With 13 direct flights a week between the two airports, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) is the busiest route. AirAsia operates the earliest flight at 8:20am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from KUL to PQC is with AirAsia at 12:55pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Kuala Lumpur to PQC.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
You can hop on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
When taking off from KUL, you can catch a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phu Quoc International Airport with AirAsia.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with AirAsia from KUL to PQC.
AirAsia is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 56 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phu Quoc International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
Of the departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 59% land on schedule at their destination.
Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
SZB is around 19 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your Kuala Lumpur to PQC flight:
Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance rate of 72%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)
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Getting from Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) to central Phu Quoc
Central Phu Quoc is around 11 kilometres from Phu Quoc International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)
Currently, Rs20,372 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Phu Quoc International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs42,495. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to PQC.
The best month for picking up cheap Kuala Lumpur to Phu Quoc International Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Phu Quoc. February is when most people book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Phu Quoc is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Kuala Lumpur to PQC plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Phu Quoc International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Phu Quoc
Start your Phu Quoc trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phu Quoc International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your Phu Quoc visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include Starfish Beach, Phu Quoc Beach and Vườn Quốc Gia Phú Quốc.
Explore more of Vietnam
Can Tho is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Phu Quoc. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
Have time for another stop? Make your way to Can Giuoc. It's roughly 290 kilometres east of Phu Quoc and home to highlights like Can-Giuoc Cao Dai Temple.