Flying from Labuan Airport (LBU) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Labuan Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Labuan and Kuala Lumpur share the UTC+8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from LBU to KUL start from 09:15 — the first with AirAsia. The last departure is at 20:30 with Malaysia Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 20 weekly Labuan Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LBU to KUL flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Malaysia Airlines is your ticket to exploring Kuala Lumpur (and perhaps some other great parts of Malaysia!). Browse the direct flights from Labuan Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport offered by this carrier.
Malaysia Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier offering LBU to KUL flights is Malaysia Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 74.38% of the time.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Labuan Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Kota Kinabalu Airport is a popular stopover on the LBU to KUL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Labuan Airport (LBU) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
At the moment, R 978 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Labuan Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,896. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from LBU to KUL by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Labuan Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LBU to KUL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Labuan Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Labuan Airport (LBU)
62% of flights taking off from Labuan Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Labuan to Labuan Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LBU. Whether you have an early flight from Labuan Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Labuan Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
Grab a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car and explore Kuala Lumpur and beyond with your own wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and GoSoCar are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport to central Kuala Lumpur has a drive time of about 55 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Labuan Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kuala Lumpur. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Labuan Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LBU to KUL in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
