Travelling from Gaya Airport (GAY) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Gaya, where Gaya Airport is located. Kuala Lumpur operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from GAY to Kuala Lumpur.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for flights from GAY to Kuala Lumpur, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
You don't need a visa for Malaysia if you hold a passport from India and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before locking in your cheap tickets from Gaya Airport to Kuala Lumpur, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
To get to GAY from central Gaya, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Gaya Airport (GAY) to Kuala Lumpur
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Gaya Airport to Kuala Lumpur is Rs49,185. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs123,715. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from GAY to Kuala Lumpur, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Gaya Airport to Kuala Lumpur is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search tool to show the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur is around 1 hour and 3 minutes by car. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 4 hours and 29 minutes.
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Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Once you've disembarked your flight from Gaya Airport to Kuala Lumpur, it'll take you around 27 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour and 32 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near SZB. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from GAY to Kuala Lumpur at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
August is the most popular month for flights from Gaya Airport to Kuala Lumpur. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Kuala Lumpur in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Gaya Airport to Kuala Lumpur for March to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from GAY to Kuala Lumpur in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC on average.
More about Kuala Lumpur
Start your Kuala Lumpur trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Gaya Airport to Kuala Lumpur, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are major attractions which should be on any good Kuala Lumpur itinerary.
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