Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Kuala Lumpur is one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from SGN to KUL start at 08:35 — the earliest with AirAsia. The last departure is at 21:10 with AirAsia. In total, there are 62 weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your SGN to KUL flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, so jetting to Kuala Lumpur (and then visiting more of Malaysia!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is AirAsia.
Among carriers operating SGN to KUL flights, Malaysia Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SGN and KUL:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Phnom Penh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Right now, R 949 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,953. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SGN to KUL, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
61% of flights that depart Ho Chi Minh City Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Ho Chi Minh City Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SGN:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and experience more of Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Kuala Lumpur. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for March if you want to visit Kuala Lumpur during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SGN to KUL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia you should also see. About 338 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.
