Flying from Seoul to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Seoul has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Seoul to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
The average time for a direct flight from Seoul to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 6 hours 34 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur is 1 hour behind Seoul. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located in Kuala Lumpur, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
The busiest route is from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), with 100 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ICN to KUL is the 00:10 Malaysia Airlines service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 22:20 with AirAsia X.
Your flight from Seoul to KUL won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Prefer to leave from Gimpo International Airport (GMP)? You can reserve a direct flight from Seoul to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) out of this hub.
The most popular airlines that offer direct flights from Seoul to KUL departing from GMP include:
Break up your flight from Seoul to Kuala Lumpur International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Gimpo International Airport and KUL include:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
The distance from Seoul's city centre to GMP is roughly 16 kilometres. Take into account transport options and potential delays when planning the fastest way to get to the airport.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Seoul to KUL? Unwind in a hotel near Gimpo International Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seoul to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours and 29 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
R 1,079 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Return flights start from R 2,221. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Seoul to KUL when you book 8 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this journey are typically at their lowest.
To score the lowest price on your tickets from Seoul to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, plan your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Not locked into specific dates? Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Kuala Lumpur. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Seoul to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Kuala Lumpur. The warmest month is March. Book your flights from Seoul to KUL sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap flights from Seoul to Kuala Lumpur International Airport sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Kuala Lumpur
After locking in your flight from Seoul to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kuala Lumpur:
Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower Mini Zoo are a couple of major attractions to add to your Kuala Lumpur must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to KLCC Park.
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