Flying from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Kuching and Kuala Lumpur share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Flights from KCH to KUL start from 05:40 — the first with Malaysia Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:50 with AirAsia. In total, you can take your pick of 602 weekly Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights.
Your KCH to KUL flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, so getting to Kuala Lumpur (and then discovering more of Malaysia!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
AirAsia has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating KCH to KUL flights, with 78.18% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KCH and KUL:
Changi International Airport
Senai Airport
Sibu Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Rs4,160 is the lowest price for a one-way Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs7,615. These fares may change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from KCH to KUL by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from KCH to KUL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kuching International Airport (KCH)
Of the flights that depart from Kuching International Airport, 75.33% arrive on time at their destination.
Kuching International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Kuching. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to KCH:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
If you have a late Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near KUL:
Travel at your own speed with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and venture far and wide through Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Driving there takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
It takes around 4 hours 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Kuala Lumpur. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Kuching International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KCH to KUL in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've visited Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to explore other parts of Malaysia. Travel about 338 kilometres north to Kota Bharu to tick off its top sights. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Another essential stop in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is around 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Simflightkl.
