Travelling from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
Around 9 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kuwait International Airport to Kuala Lumpur.
Kuwait International Airport is located in Kuwait. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Kuala Lumpur is five hours ahead of Kuwait.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your KWI to Kuala Lumpur flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Direct Kuwait International Airport to Kuala Lumpur tickets are available for booking. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is where you'll be landing.
Book your seat with Kuwait Airways. This airline offers direct flights from Kuwait International Airport to Kuala Lumpur.
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Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Kuwait, KWI can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to Kuala Lumpur? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to KWI:
Kuwait International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.62% of flights that depart KWI land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Kuala Lumpur
$334 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kuwait International Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight. A return ticket right now is $693. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To score cheap flights from KWI to Kuala Lumpur, book your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Kuwait International Airport to Kuala Lumpur tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to the centre of Kuala Lumpur takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 64 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
Book a hotel near KUL if you have a late flight from Kuwait International Airport to Kuala Lumpur. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and explore beyond Kuala Lumpur's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks before your flight from KWI to Kuala Lumpur.
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 Kuwait International Airport to Kuala Lumpur has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Following your KWI to Kuala Lumpur flight, unwind at a hotel near SZB. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Sixt, WAHDAH and Agtran make picking up a Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from SZB one week in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Kuala Lumpur. The city comes alive in high season, but prices are often higher and attractions can get busy. Visit Kuala Lumpur in low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
Book a Kuwait International Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight ticket with a departure in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from KWI to Kuala Lumpur around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kuala Lumpur
Once you've booked your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kuala Lumpur:
Merdeka Square and Petronas Twin Towers are a couple of top attractions to add to your Kuala Lumpur to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Central Market Cultural Performances.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia just waiting to be discovered. Around 338 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, a trip to Kota Bharu will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Johor Bahru is another sought-after destination in Malaysia and is around 290 kilometres south-east of Kuala Lumpur. No trip is complete without dropping by Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Popular Book Store at Johor Bahru City Square and Danga Bay.