Flying from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Islamabad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 6 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, which is three hours ahead of Islamabad.
Flights from ISB to KUL start at 01:05 — the earliest with Pakistan International Airlines. The last departure is at 14:05 with Pakistan International Airlines. In total, you can choose from three weekly Islamabad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your ISB to KUL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Kuala Lumpur (and then seeing more of Malaysia!) is a snap with Pakistan International Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Islamabad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Pakistan International Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 88.24% of services arriving on schedule, Pakistan International Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ISB to KUL flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Islamabad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ISB and KUL include:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Muscat International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
At the moment, Rs74,619 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Islamabad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs135,116. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ISB to KUL by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Islamabad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from ISB to KUL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Islamabad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
71.38% of flights departing from Islamabad International Airport land at their destination on time.
Islamabad International Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Islamabad. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Islamabad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ISB:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Consider booking a hotel near KUL if you're taking a late Islamabad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and find adventure across Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about 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 roughly 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. Driving there takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 4 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Islamabad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Kuala Lumpur in February.
Book your flight from Islamabad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Kuala Lumpur during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ISB to KUL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've visited Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to explore other parts of Malaysia. Journey around 338 kilometres north to Kota Bharu to check off its popular sights. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Any trip through Malaysia wouldn't feel complete without exploring Kampung Baru Subang. Simflightkl is among the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur.
