Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Moscow: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Kuala Lumpur. Check out your options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) when reserving your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Moscow.
Touch down in Moscow at Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Moscow's timezone is UTC+3, making Moscow five hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
To ensure you board your Kuala Lumpur to Moscow flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Moscow
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Kuala Lumpur to Moscow flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Moscow is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and pick up an awesome deal.
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Flying from Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
We make it simple to find a Kuala Lumpur to Moscow flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
The journey from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Moscow? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% arrive on time at their destination.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
You can get to SZB from the centre of Kuala Lumpur in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Moscow:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.97%.
Best time to go to Moscow
February is the quietest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Moscow, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Moscow based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Kuala Lumpur to Moscow tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Moscow, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Moscow around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Russia
Moscow has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Russia waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres east of Moscow, a visit to Nizhniy Novgorod will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
If you want to check out another great destination in Russia, head for Voronezh, about 467 kilometres south of Moscow. Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev are key highlights.
