Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB): what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Kuala Lumpur three hours behind Sydney.
Your SYD to SZB flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
At the moment, R 2,573 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,726. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from SYD to SZB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SYD? If you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SZB if you're catching a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport rental car and explore Kuala Lumpur and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, WAHDAH and Agtran are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) to central Kuala Lumpur
From Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Kuala Lumpur is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Kuala Lumpur. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport for March if you want to go to Kuala Lumpur during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to SZB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Your travels through Malaysia isn't complete without visiting Kampung Baru Subang. Simflightkl is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur.