Travelling from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) jetting off from here.
Take a direct Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 30 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located in Kuala Lumpur. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is three hours behind Melbourne.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the most popular route. There are 23 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Malaysia Airlines at 11:30pm. Opt for the first MEL to KUL departure with Malaysia Airlines at 12:30am if you want to get going earlier.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to KUL.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) can be booked from this terminal.
Leading airlines that have direct flights from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur International Airport departing MEL include:
Malaysia Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from MEL to KUL.
Malaysia Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to KUL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is one of the main options between Avalon Airport and KUL.
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to KUL flight is much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near KUL and turn in quicker:
Travel at your own speed with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and see more of Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport to central Kuala Lumpur is about 48 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
At the moment, Rs39,006 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs74,623. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to KUL.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for landing cheap Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Visit Kuala Lumpur in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to KUL flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC and 32ºC.
More about Kuala Lumpur
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kuala Lumpur:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. PETRONAS Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers and Petronas Tower take photo point are highlights which should be on any good Kuala Lumpur itinerary.
Explore more of Malaysia
Johor Bahru is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Kuala Lumpur. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Pasar Malam, Raja Maha Mariamman Temple and Grand Palace Park (Istana Besar).
Ipoh is another well-known destination in Malaysia and is around 225 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur. No trip is complete without experiencing Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Old Town.
