Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Gold Coast Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 8 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, which is two hours behind Gold Coast.
Leave plenty of time to catch your OOL to KUL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
AirAsia X has direct flights from Gold Coast Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Kuala Lumpur — and maybe even more of Malaysia if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with AirAsia X on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between OOL and KUL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Perth Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is R 3,639. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 8,925. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from OOL to KUL.
The cheapest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from OOL to KUL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
74.82% of flights departing from Gold Coast Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near OOL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Reserve a hotel close to KUL if you have a late Gold Coast Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and explore beyond Kuala Lumpur's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Driving there takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
It takes around 4 hours 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Kuala Lumpur. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for March if you want to explore Kuala Lumpur during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OOL to KUL in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Malaysia you should also see. Around 338 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, a trip to Kota Bharu will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Next stop? Set out for Kampung Baru Subang. It's located about 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur and boasts highlights like Simflightkl.