Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 1 hour 5 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport. Kuala Lumpur and Alor Setar have the same timezone — UTC+8.
Choose from 41 weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport. The 06:55 departure with AirAsia is the earliest you can take from KUL to AOR. Malaysia Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:25 if early mornings aren't your thing.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Traveling to Alor Setar (and then exploring more of Malaysia!) is easy with Malaysia Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport.
If you want to visit another city during your journey, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Senai Airport is a popular stop between KUL and AOR.
For a domestic flight within Malaysia, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to present another kind of identification, like a driver's license or ID card. Once you've landed your cheap ticket from KUL to AOR, make sure your ID is valid before you travel.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is C$10. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$30. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from KUL to AOR.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Take advantage of filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Traveling from central Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur International Airport takes about 4 hours and 29 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 64 kilometres in 1 hour and 3 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a handy hotel close to KUL? If you're boarding an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
If you're on a late flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near AOR:
Getting from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) to central Alor Setar
From Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, Alor Setar is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the center driving.
It typically takes 54 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Alor Setar in February.
Before locking in your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Alor Setar, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from KUL to AOR sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Alor Setar
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Alor Setar right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from KUL to AOR:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Alor Setar Tower, Zahir Mosque and Balai Nobat are top attractions which should feature on every Alor Setar itinerary.
Complete your Alor Setar trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Alor Setar.