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

• Earliest: departs at 13:25 and lands at 19:56
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 06:26.

The flight takes about 6h 31m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Seoul:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Seoul takes 6h 31m, covering 7,480 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.

Return flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Seoul range from RM 1,096 to RM 1,823, with an average of RM 1,386 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,096 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the RM 1,386 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 965 return via Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB), compared with RM 1,449 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 106–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Seoul flights, with 80% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Seoul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 679, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Since Seoul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Incheon Intl Airport (ICN) – daily rates from around RM 49:

• WECAR
• Wheego
• Yesaway
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Near Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport (GMP) – daily rates from around RM 47:

• Wheego
• Yesaway
• Hi Rent
• Europcar
• Cartago Rent A Car

Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Seoul usually depart from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and may arrive at several airports in Seoul area, including Seoul Gimpo Intl (GMP) and Incheon Intl (ICN).

One-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Seoul most commonly connect through:

• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Hanoi Noibai (HAN) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Seoul. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,351 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 1,437, a difference of RM 86.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Seoul. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Malaysia Airlines
• Korean Air
• AirAsia
• Batik Air

Flying via Kaohsiung City (KHH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 57m, compared to 9h 25m via Hanoi Noibai (HAN) and 9h 56m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (Korean Time vs Malaysia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dongdaemun Market is one of the most viewed places in Seoul on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Seoul flights:

• Batik Air: offers free seat selection
• AirAsia X: offers free seat selection
• AirAsia: offers free seat selection
• Korean Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Batik Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• AirAsia X: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Only one airline—Air Asia X—offers non-stop flights between Kuala Lumpur and Seoul. Alternatively, you can take a flight with a layover from an airline such as Vietnam Airlines or Air China. The travel time of these flights varies greatly, taking anywhere from 9 to 20hr.

If you would like extra security for your luggage, Seal & Go provide a baggage sealing service to protect your bags from damage or opening accidentally. There are different levels of protection available, with prices starting at RM 15. They have two locations, one in the main building of klia2, and one in the main terminal of KLIA.

One of the most popular methods is to take the AREX Express Train to Seoul Station. This service takes around 45 min and tickets are priced at 9,000원 (RM 33) approx. Several bus services are also available, such as the Deluxe Limousine Bus which costs 15,000원 (RM 54) approx. For the added convenience of going direct to your destination, you can take a taxi to central Seoul, with fares in the region of 60,000–100,000원 (RM 217–362) approx.