Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know
Kuala Lumpur has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Take a direct Kuala Lumpur to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 8 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is three hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney.
With 26 direct flights a week between the two airports, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:50am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from KUL to SYD is with Malaysia Airlines at 11:45pm.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Kuala Lumpur to SYD. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During high season, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Get to your destination in one go from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) can be booked from here.
Choose from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport departing from KUL. Get on board with any of these:
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Malaysia Airlines between KUL and SYD.
AirAsia X is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to SYD with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between KUL and SYD include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
KUL is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
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When it comes to Kuala Lumpur International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 58.65% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
With public transport, you can travel from central Kuala Lumpur to SZB in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
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Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.97%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
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Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Kuala Lumpur to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Central Sydney is around 18 kilometres from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Rs44,571 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. A return flight starts at Rs97,733. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to SYD, book your flight ticket four months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Kuala Lumpur to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). July is the peak month for travel to Sydney. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.
Lock in a Kuala Lumpur to SYD flight ticket departing in January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC.
More about Sydney
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There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Sydney itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Sydney, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Journey about 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its top attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Australia, head for Newcastle, about 129 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach are among its highlights.