Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is six hours behind Kuala Lumpur and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your KUL to ATH flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between KUL and ATH include:
Istanbul Airport
Hamad International Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Right now, 230 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 429 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from KUL to ATH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Athens International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from KUL to ATH.
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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
59% of flights that depart Kuala Lumpur International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near KUL:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel close to ATH if you're taking a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience more of Athens and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Athens International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Athens in March.
Before locking in your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Athens International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KUL to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key reasons to visit.