Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is six hours ahead of Athens and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ATH to KUL flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Athens International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ATH and KUL:
Hamad International Airport
Zayed International Airport
Sharjah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is 217 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 432 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ATH to KUL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Athens International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ATH to KUL.
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Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Athens International Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Athens International Airport from central Athens, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Athens International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Athens International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
Grab a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car and discover Kuala Lumpur and beyond with your own set of wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and GoSoCar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Kuala Lumpur. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Athens International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to KUL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to discover more of Malaysia. Travel around 338 kilometres north to Kota Bharu to check off its leading sights. From Istana Negeri Kelantan to Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market, your itinerary will be busy.