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Only AirAsia operates flights between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Palembang.

Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Palembang usually depart from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and arrive at Palembang Mahmud Badaruddin Ii (PLM).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Palembang.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 456 return, compared with RM 490 via a stopover through Singapore Changi (SIN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 72–RM 406 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Connecting flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Palembang most commonly pass through:

• Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl (CGK) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Palembang route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 370 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 553, a difference of RM 183. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Palembang route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Palembang flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Palembang:

• Earliest: departs at 09:35 and lands at 11:05
• Latest: departs at 16:45 and lands at 18:15.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 38% above the route average of RM 463. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Palembang takes 1h 30m, covering 1,142 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 374 to RM 2,645. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Palembang are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 191, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

AirAsia is the only airline operating Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Palembang flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl (CGK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 57m, compared to 13h 02m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Palembang is 1 hour behind Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (West Indonesia Time vs Malaysia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Palembang range from RM 380 to RM 557, with an average of RM 463 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 380 counts as a good deal.