Travelling from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Narita International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Kuala Lumpur is one hour behind Tokyo and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Flights from NRT to KUL start at 09:25 — the earliest with Batik Air Malaysia. The latest departure is at 22:30 with Malaysia Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 49 weekly Narita International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights.
Your NRT to KUL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Narita International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Kuala Lumpur (and then other corners of Malaysia) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with JAL on this route.
ANA leads the way as the most punctual carrier for NRT to KUL flights, with 83.61% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Narita International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between NRT and KUL include:
Kansai International Airport
Kaohsiung International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
109 € is the lowest price for a one-way Narita International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 209 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book eight months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NRT to KUL.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Narita International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from NRT to KUL.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Narita International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about Narita International Airport (NRT)
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
When it comes to Narita International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.53% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Tokyo to Narita International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near NRT. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Narita International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Narita International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
Explore without limits with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and chase adventure across Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. The drive time takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
It takes around 4 hours 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Narita International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kuala Lumpur in February.
Book your flight from Narita International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for March if you want to go to Kuala Lumpur during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NRT to KUL in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've visited Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to explore other corners of Malaysia. Travel around 338 kilometres north to Kota Bharu to check off its leading attractions. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Where to next? Head off for Kampung Baru Subang. It's located about 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur and boasts highlights like Simflightkl.