Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Kuala Lumpur. Explore your options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB) when planning your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg.
Disembark at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB), the chief entry point to Johannesburg.
Johannesburg is six hours behind Kuala Lumpur and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Mauritius Airport (MRU)
KUL is around 48 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. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 59% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB)
You can get to SZB from the centre of Kuala Lumpur in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 18 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg? Kick back in a hotel near Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance of 72%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
Arriving in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The distance from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is roughly 23 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to JNB if you're coming in on a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and chase adventure across Johannesburg and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Lanseria Airport (HLA)
Once your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 45 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is roughly 32 kilometres from Lanseria Airport (HLA).
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to HLA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting forever for a taxi. Pick up a Lanseria Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from First - Car Rental, Tempest - Car Rental and Firefly powered by Hertz.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from HLA four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA)
Central Johannesburg is around 11 kilometres from Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA). Check in to your hotel (or get a head start on exploring the city's top sights) after your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg.
Travel straight from arrivals to your hotel in one easy trip by picking up a Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from reliable names here like Avis and Budget.
If you're looking for a certain type of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of finding what you want. Secure your ride from QRA a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg. April is the busiest month to visit Johannesburg. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in a Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg ticket departing in January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Johannesburg to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
More about Johannesburg
Start your Johannesburg trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg, explore our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Apartheid Museum, Nelson Mandela Statue and Top of Africa are attractions you won't want to skip in Johannesburg.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you should also see. Around 21 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a visit to Soweto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Soweto, Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela's House.
If you want to check out another corner of South Africa, consider Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. Nelson Mandela Statue, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve are key reasons to visit.