Travelling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is two hours behind Brisbane and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BNE to KUL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brisbane Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BNE and KUL:
Changi International Airport
Ngurah Rai International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is $316. A return fare right now is $620. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BNE to KUL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Brisbane Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BNE to KUL.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Brisbane Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
66.16% of flights departing from Brisbane Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Brisbane to Brisbane Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to BNE:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Book a hotel near KUL if you're on a late Brisbane Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 chase adventure across Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport to central Kuala Lumpur has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 4 hours 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Kuala Lumpur in February.
When reserving your flight from Brisbane Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BNE to KUL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Where to next? Set off for Kampung Baru Subang. It's around 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur and features highlights like Simflightkl.