Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Dalat Airport (DLI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Dalat Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Dalat is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Kuala Lumpur.
To ensure you get on your KUL to DLI flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Dalat (and then seeing more of Vietnam!) is a cinch with AirAsia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Dalat Airport.
AirAsia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for KUL to DLI flights is AirAsia.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Dalat Airport. These are the top stopovers between KUL and DLI:
Ho Chi Minh City Airport
Hanoi Airport
Da Nang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Dalat Airport (DLI)
Currently, $123 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Dalat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $249. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from KUL to DLI by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Dalat Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Landing cheap flights from KUL to DLI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Dalat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Of all flights leaving Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 59% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near KUL? If you're boarding an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Dalat Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Dalat Airport (DLI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Dalat Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DLI instead:
Getting from Dalat Airport (DLI) to central Dalat
From Dalat Airport, Dalat is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Dalat Airport (DLI)
January is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Dalat Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Dalat in August.
Book your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Dalat Airport for March if you'd like to explore Dalat during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KUL to DLI in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've seen Dalat, now it's time to explore other parts of Vietnam. Travel around 209 kilometres south-west to Biên Hòa to check off its must-visit sights. From Cat Tien National Park to Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà, your itinerary will be busy.
Can Tho is another favourite destination in Vietnam and is around 370 kilometres south-west of Dalat. No trip is complete without experiencing Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
