Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 8 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne.
Take your pick of 29 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights. The 00:30 departure with Malaysia Airlines is the earliest you can take. Malaysia Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:30.
Your MEL to KUL flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Malaysia Airlines is your ticket to exploring Kuala Lumpur (and maybe even some other great parts of Malaysia!). Check out the direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Malaysia Airlines.
AirAsia X is the most punctual carrier that offers MEL to KUL flights, with 66.07% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MEL and KUL:
Singapore Changi Airport
Bali (Denpasar) Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
193 € is the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Return flights start at 356 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from MEL to KUL by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MEL? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near KUL:
Pick up 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 top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. The drive time takes around 55 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kuala Lumpur in March.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to KUL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've seen Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to discover more of Malaysia. Journey about 338 kilometres north to Kota Bharu to tick off its leading sights. From Istana Negeri Kelantan to Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.















