Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 2 hours.
The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Take your pick of 471 weekly Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights. The 08:35 departure with AirAsia is the earliest flight you can take. AirAsia operates the latest service of the day at 22:05.
Your SGN to KUL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. When you're ready to start your Kuala Lumpur adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Malaysia:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with AirAsia on this route.
With 77.48% of its services landing as planned, Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SGN to KUL flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SGN and KUL:
Phnom Penh International Airport
Changi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is Rs12,417. A return fare is currently Rs23,754. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from SGN to KUL by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SGN to KUL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
66.42% of flights that depart Tan Son Nhat International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Tan Son Nhat International Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near SGN? If you've booked an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Consider booking a hotel near KUL if you have a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar to explore Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. The drive time takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
It typically takes 4 hours 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Kuala Lumpur. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SGN to KUL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Another major destination in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is roughly 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur. Make time to visit highlights including Simflightkl.
