Book Cheap Flights from London to Kuala Lumpur from £288

How long are flights from London to Kuala Lumpur?

Depending on the flight path and ticket type booked, the flight duration from London to Kuala Lumpur is approximately 15 to 18 hours.

What are the most common stopovers?

There are no regular direct flights from London to Kuala Lumpur. The most common stopovers are Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Beijing.

What documentation do I need to fly to Kuala Lumpur from London?

You will need a valid passport to travel from London to Kuala Lumpur.

Several international airlines offer cheap flights from London to Kuala Lumpur, including:

• Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong's national airline.
• Etihad Airways, the United Arab Emirates' national and second-largest airline.
• Air China, China's national airline.
• Thai Airways, Thailand's national airline.
• Air France, France's national airline.
• British Airways, the UK's national airline.

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• June is the driest month for holidays in Kuala Lumpur and a great time to enjoy the city's surrounding natural beauty.
• In late August and September, Kuala Lumpur celebrates the date in 1957 when Malaysia became independent from the United Kingdom.

Two of London's six airports operate most flights to Kuala Lumpur: Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGW).

Useful information about London Heathrow Airport

Heathrow (LHR), one of the world's biggest and busiest airports, is 17 miles southwest of the city centre.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – Heathrow Express from Paddington, a 15-minute journey departing every 15 minutes.
• By underground – Heathrow is on the Picadilly line, approximately 30-50 minutes from central London.
• By bus – coaches from Victoria depart frequently, with a journey time of 45 minutes.
• By taxi or car – 40-50 minutes from central London.

Services: operates 24/7, free Wi-Fi, tax-free shops, designated smoking areas, ATMs, currency exchange, airline and business lounges, hotels, duty-free shopping, shops, and food outlets.

Useful information about London Gatwick Airport

Gatwick (LGW) is 30 miles from central London, in Surrey.

How to get to the airport:

• By bus – departures every 30 minutes from Victoria Coach Station, journey time 90 minutes.
• By taxi – approximately 1 hour from central London and 35 minutes from Croydon.
• By train – 35 minutes from Victoria on the Gatwick Express, departing four times per hour.

Services: Wi-Fi access, open 24 hours, special passenger assistance, accessible toilets, religious spaces, ATMs, currency exchange, marked smoking areas, business lounges, and retail and food outlets.

Kuala Lumpur is served by one of Asia's biggest airports, Kuala Lumpur International (KLIA).

Useful information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is in Selangor's Sepang district, approximately 34 miles from the city centre.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By bus – express coach every 30 minutes to KL Sentral downtown, operating between 5:00 and 23:00, journey time approximately 60 minutes.
• By car or taxi – 45-60 minutes to most places in central Kuala Lumpur.
• By train – KLIA Ekspres trains leave every 15-20 minutes from the Main Terminal to KL Sentral; journey time is 28 minutes non-stop.

Services: free Wi-Fi access, prayer rooms, business facilities, car hire, hotel transfers, accessible toilets, designated smoking areas, currency exchange, cash machines, airport and local information counter, shops, and eateries.

• See the unique architecture around the city centre, from the former Colonial Secretariat offices to the grand Jamek Mosque.
• Ride to the top of the imposing Petronas Twin Towers for unbeatable views over Kuala Lumpur, and don't miss one of the world's favourite photo opportunities at the base of the towers.
• Follow your nose to a delicious street food market or experience traditional Malay life in Kampong Bharu, a village preserved over the centuries right in the middle of Kuala Lumpur.
• Treat yourself to a relaxing day at one of Kuala Lumpur's many spas, or get a foot massage and reflexology treatment in the city's Golden Triangle and Chinatown districts.
• Head to the natural limestone Batu Caves, which house several Hindu temples, for a spiritual and visually spectacular experience.