Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Kuala Lumpur is one hour behind Seoul and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from ICN to KUL start at 00:10 — the first with Malaysia Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:20 with AirAsia X. In total, you can choose from 100 weekly Incheon International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your ICN to KUL flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, so getting to Kuala Lumpur (and then visiting more of Malaysia!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with AirAsia X on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for ICN to KUL flights is Korean Air.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ICN and KUL:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is R 1,427. A return ticket right now is R 2,841. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from ICN to KUL by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Landing cheap flights from ICN to KUL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Incheon International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Of all flights departing from Incheon International Airport, 54.5% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To work out the best way to travel from central Seoul to Incheon International Airport, use navigation apps like Google Maps. The airport is around 48 kilometres from the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near ICN? If you're boarding an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Incheon International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar to explore Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. The drive time takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 4 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Kuala Lumpur in February.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Incheon International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ICN to KUL in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to explore more of Malaysia. Journey around 338 kilometres north to Kota Bharu to check off its must-visit sights. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Next up? Set off for Kampung Baru Subang. It's around 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur and features highlights like Simflightkl.
