Travelling from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kansai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Kuala Lumpur is one hour behind Osaka and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from KIX to KUL start at 09:55 — the first with Malaysia Airlines. The last departure is at 10:50 with AirAsia X. In total, you can take your pick of 59 weekly Kansai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your KIX to KUL flight.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Kuala Lumpur (and then exploring more of Malaysia!) is easy with AirAsia X. This popular airline offers direct flights from Kansai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
AirAsia X has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for KIX to KUL flights is AirAsia X.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kansai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between KIX and KUL:
Changi International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
At the moment, Rs33,116 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kansai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs54,699. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from KIX to KUL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kansai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from KIX to KUL.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kansai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about Kansai International Airport (KIX)
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
67.95% of flights leaving from Kansai International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Kansai International Airport from central Osaka, it takes about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Kansai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to KIX:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
If you're arriving on a late Kansai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near KUL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and see more of Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport to central Kuala Lumpur has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 4 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Kansai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Kuala Lumpur. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Kansai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from KIX to KUL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia you should also see. Around 338 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Another essential stop in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is located about 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur. Make time for highlights including Simflightkl.
