Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR): what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Kuala Lumpur. Check out your options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) when booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR).
Raipur is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Kuala Lumpur. Swami Vivekananda Airport is located in Raipur, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to RPR, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Kuala Lumpur to RPR that includes a stopover. To see the options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between KUL and RPR include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Chennai Airport (MAA)
The distance from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL is approximately 64 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Swami Vivekananda Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Swami Vivekananda Airport, check out these options when heading out from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
SZB is about 24 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It takes 27 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 32 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your flight from Kuala Lumpur to RPR:
About Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Swami Vivekananda Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near RPR:
Getting from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to central Raipur
From Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 27 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
Book a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Swami Vivekananda Airport from Rs38,581 or travel return from just Rs88,669. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to secure cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to RPR. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have more options for flight times and travel dates.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Swami Vivekananda Airport. August is the most popular month to travel to Raipur. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Raipur is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from Kuala Lumpur to RPR in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Swami Vivekananda Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Raipur
Start your Raipur trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Swami Vivekananda Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum, Nandan Van Nature Centre and Shadani Darbar are top attractions which should feature on any good Raipur itinerary.
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