Travelling from Bintulu Airport (BTU) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Bintulu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Bintulu and Kuala Lumpur are both in the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from BTU to KUL start at 09:10 — the earliest with AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 21:00 with Malaysia Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 69 weekly Bintulu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BTU to KUL flight.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Kuala Lumpur (and then seeing more of Malaysia!) is a snap with AirAsia. This popular airline has direct flights from Bintulu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
AirAsia tops the list for bookings on this route.
Malaysia Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for BTU to KUL flights, with 81.69% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bintulu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BTU and KUL:
Kuching International Airport
Miri Airport
Sibu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bintulu Airport (BTU) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
At the moment, Rs3,728 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bintulu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs8,133. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BTU to KUL, book your journey six months before your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bintulu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BTU 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 flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bintulu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about Bintulu Airport (BTU)
79.73% of flights that depart Bintulu Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Bintulu Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Bintulu. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a place to stay before your flight from Bintulu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Check out Amigo Hotel Bintulu. Enjoy a good night's rest here before heading to BTU.
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
If you're landing on a late Bintulu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near KUL:
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 and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport to the centre of Kuala Lumpur has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
It takes around 4 hours 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Bintulu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Kuala Lumpur. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Bintulu Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Kuala Lumpur during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BTU to KUL in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've visited Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to explore more of Malaysia. Travel around 338 kilometres north to Kota Bharu to check off its leading attractions. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Another essential stop in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is located about 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur. Set aside time for highlights including Simflightkl.
