Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, which is six hours ahead of Cape Town.
Leave plenty of time to make your CPT to KUL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CPT and KUL include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is 410 €. A return ticket is currently 678 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CPT to KUL if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CPT to KUL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from CPT make it to their destination as scheduled 81.65% of the time.
Cape Town International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to CPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Reserve a hotel near KUL if you're taking a late Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and discover more of Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport to central Kuala Lumpur has a drive time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Kuala Lumpur in February.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPT to KUL in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be explored. Around 338 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Next stop? Make your way to Kampung Baru Subang. It's roughly 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur and is known for highlights like Simflightkl.