Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 6 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
Your flight from Kuala Lumpur to CPT won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to CPT that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers between KUL and CPT include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
KUL is around 64 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Need a convenient hotel near Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can reach SZB from the centre of Kuala Lumpur in about 27 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 32 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your flight from Kuala Lumpur to CPT:
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near CPT:
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
For a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport, R 8,541 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just R 14,239. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to CPT, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Cape Town in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Kuala Lumpur to CPT in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cape Town
Start your Cape Town trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Table Mountain, Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront and Robben Island are attractions you won't want to skip in Cape Town.
Complete your Cape Town trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Cape Town. Check out the offers and easily compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.
