Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 13 hours 5 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Kuala Lumpur eight hours ahead of London.
Take your pick of 21 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights. The 10:25 departure with Malaysia Airlines is the earliest you can take. Malaysia Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your LHR to KUL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Kuala Lumpur (and then discovering more of Malaysia!) is a snap with Malaysia Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Malaysia Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Malaysia Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for LHR to KUL flights, with 90.52% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between LHR and KUL include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is R 5,554. A return plane ticket is currently R 8,860. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book ten months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to KUL.
March is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Finding cheap flights from LHR to KUL is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
If you're coming in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near KUL:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and explore beyond Kuala Lumpur's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Kuala Lumpur in March.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to KUL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
