Flying from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 35 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Beijing.
Take your pick of ten weekly Beijing Capital International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights. The 16:20 departure with Air China is the earliest flight you can take. Air China operates the last service of the day at 16:30.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your PEK to KUL flight.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Jetting into Kuala Lumpur (and then exploring more of Malaysia!) is a breeze with Air China. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air China.
Among carriers operating PEK to KUL flights, Air China leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PEK and KUL:
Changsha Huanghua Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Macau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
94 € is the lowest price for a one-way Beijing Capital International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 171 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book seven months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PEK to KUL.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
79.67% of flights that take off from Beijing Capital International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Beijing to Beijing Capital International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Need a handy hotel near PEK? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Consider staying in a hotel near KUL if you're catching a late Beijing Capital International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car and explore Kuala Lumpur and beyond with your own wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and GoSoCar are leading providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking 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
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 4 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Kuala Lumpur. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PEK 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
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've seen Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Another favourite destination in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is about 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur. Be sure to visit highlights including Simflightkl.