Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of Birmingham.
Your BHX to KUL flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BHX and KUL include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
296 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 588 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHX to KUL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Birmingham International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of all flights departing from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near BHX:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Book a hotel near KUL if you have a late Birmingham International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and discover more of Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. Driving there takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 4 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Kuala Lumpur in February.
When booking your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHX to KUL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia you should also see. Around 338 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Any journey through Malaysia wouldn't be complete without visiting Kampung Baru Subang. Simflightkl is a highlight in this destination, which is around 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur.