Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Narita International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 5 minutes.
Tokyo is one hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Flights from KUL to NRT start from 00:10 — the first with Batik Air Malaysia. The last departure is at 23:35 with Malaysia Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 43 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Narita International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your KUL to NRT flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Narita International Airport, so jetting to Tokyo (and then seeing more of Japan!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with JAL on this route.
JAL is the most punctual carrier that offers KUL to NRT flights, with 71.79% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Narita International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between KUL and NRT:
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Kansai International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
Currently, R 2,321 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,623. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from KUL to NRT, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Narita International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
58.65% of flights that depart Kuala Lumpur International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Kuala Lumpur International Airport from central Kuala Lumpur, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 4 hours 30 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Narita International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to KUL:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
Book a hotel close to NRT if you're catching a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Narita International Airport rental car and discover Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Narita International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
From Narita International Airport, Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Narita International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Tokyo in April.
When booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Narita International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KUL to NRT sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Tokyo. Around 31 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, Osaka is another favourite stop in Japan. Experience major highlights starting with Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.