Flying from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8. The city is 7 hours ahead of Warsaw, where Frederic Chopin Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from WAW to Kuala Lumpur. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You won't need a visa for Malaysia if you have a passport from Poland and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before locking in your cheap tickets from Frederic Chopin Airport to Kuala Lumpur, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
WAW is around 8 kilometres from central Warsaw. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near WAW. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Kuala Lumpur or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Kuala Lumpur
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frederic Chopin Airport to Kuala Lumpur is R 5,674. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,675. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from WAW to Kuala Lumpur, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Frederic Chopin Airport to Kuala Lumpur across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours and 29 minutes.
Book a hotel near KUL if you're taking a late flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Kuala Lumpur. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Central Kuala Lumpur is located around 24 kilometres from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). After your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Kuala Lumpur has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 27 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near SZB. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from WAW to Kuala Lumpur at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
August is the most popular month for flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Kuala Lumpur. To skip the crowds, visit Kuala Lumpur in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Kuala Lumpur in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from WAW to Kuala Lumpur in January when temperatures average between 21ºC and 32ºC.
More about Kuala Lumpur
Start your Kuala Lumpur trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Kuala Lumpur, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Kuala Lumpur itinerary.
Complete your Kuala Lumpur trip with a car rental
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