Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar Airport (AOR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar Airport.
Take your pick of 37 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with Malaysia Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Malaysia Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:20.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your KUL to AOR flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Alor Setar holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Malaysia:
Most travellers choose to fly with AirAsia on this route.
Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers KUL to AOR flights, with 79.63% of its services landing on time.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar Airport. Senai International Airport is a popular stopover on the KUL to AOR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar Airport (AOR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar Airport flight is R 346. A return fare right now is R 778. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from KUL to AOR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from KUL to AOR.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
59% of flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near KUL:
Arriving at Alor Setar Airport (AOR)
Book a hotel near AOR if you're taking a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Alor Setar Airport rental car and explore Alor Setar and beyond with your own wheels. Agtran, Hertz and WAHDAH are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Alor Setar Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Alor Setar Airport (AOR) to central Alor Setar
Alor Setar Airport to central Alor Setar has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Alor Setar Airport (AOR)
Travel to Alor Setar during peak season if you enjoy a bustling atmosphere, but keep in mind prices are generally higher. Or, schedule your flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar Airport in the off-season to find better deals and fewer tourists.
The warmest month in Alor Setar is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KUL to AOR in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Alor Setar has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia just waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres east of Alor Setar, a trip to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
If you want to check out another major destination in Malaysia, consider Kuala Lumpur, roughly 370 kilometres south-east of Alor Setar. Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower are key highlights.
