Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): What you need to know
Kuala Lumpur's main base, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Around 13 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow Airport flight.
London Heathrow Airport is located in London. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is eight hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
The busiest route is from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with 21 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from KUL to LHR is the 9:25am Malaysia Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 11:30pm with Malaysia Airlines.
Your flight from Kuala Lumpur to LHR won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
You can take a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
When jetting out of KUL, you can take a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow Airport with Malaysia Airlines.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Malaysia Airlines from KUL to LHR.
British Airways is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to LHR with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between KUL and LHR include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Located around 56 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur, KUL can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, data shows 59% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
You can arrive at SZB from central Kuala Lumpur in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Kuala Lumpur to LHR flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance of 72%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near LHR and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow Airport flight.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, central London is around 24 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Currently, 203 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 545 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to LHR, book your plane ticket six months before your planned departure.
November is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Visit London in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Kuala Lumpur to LHR plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring London:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are attractions you won't want to skip in London.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the northwest, its best attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another well-known destination in the United Kingdom and is around 153 kilometres northwest of London. No journey is complete without visiting Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.