Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, which is five hours ahead of Jeddah.
Every week, there are 67 King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, pick the 01:10 Malaysia Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:50 with Batik Air Malaysia.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your JED to KUL flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
With direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Kuala Lumpur (and then other destinations in Malaysia) is easy. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is AirAsia X.
The most punctual carrier that operates JED to KUL flights is AirAsia X. Its services arrive as planned 76.09% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between JED and KUL include:
Sharjah International Airport
Kuala Namu International Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
C$263 is currently the best price for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$444. These fares can change based on availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JED to KUL.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Landing cheap flights from JED to KUL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
81.7% of flights departing from King Abdulaziz International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of JED.
To reach King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near JED. Whether you're taking an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels 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 arriving on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
Grab a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car and explore Kuala Lumpur and beyond with your own set of wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and GoSoCar are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride 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 approximately 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. Driving there takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
It'll take around 4 hours 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Kuala Lumpur. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for March if you want to go to Kuala Lumpur during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JED to KUL in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia just waiting to be explored. Around 338 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Another major destination in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is located about 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur. Plan to visit highlights including Simflightkl.