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

• Earliest: departs at 10:25 and lands at 23:23
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 10:43.

The flight takes about 12h 58m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport takes 12h 58m, covering 17,055 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 London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport range from RM 3,219 to RM 4,418, with an average of RM 3,742 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 3,219 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 0% above the route average of RM 3,742. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 2,328 return via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN), compared with RM 4,099 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 77–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 1,912, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 44 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Paradise
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• SEIYON Rent a Car
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Morning 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.

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 London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 28 minutes.

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 7% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 3,621 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at RM 3,902, a difference of RM 281. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between London Heathrow Airport and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Malaysia Airlines
• British Airways

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 13m, compared to 16h 19m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 16h 20m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport is 7 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (Malaysia Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are KLCC Park, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, and Berjaya Times Square. These are among the most viewed places in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: 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:

• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Singapore Airlines: 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.

You have several options for getting to the city centre from the airport. A taxi from the front of the terminal takes about 50min and costs approximately 76 RM (13.30 GBP). You could also opt to take the metro, which takes about 40min which costs a similar amount to the taxi. Alternatively, there is also a bus service, which takes about 1h to reach the city centre and costs approximately 25 RM (4.40 GBP).

Yes, there are several direct flights that you can get from London to Kuala Lumpur throughout the week. Should there not be a direct flight on the day you need to fly, there are also plenty of indirect options that require only one stop at an airport such as Istanbul Airport.

Yes, you can pass through security quicker at Heathrow Airport if you pre-book their Fast Track Security service. This must be done at least 24 hours in advance and costs about 12.50 GBP per person. You will be sent a QR code to access the express lane, but it’s only valid during the time slot provided. This is available at all terminals across Heathrow and is a great way to avoid the busy queues during peak travel times.

Yes, you can rest up ahead of your trip by opting for an airport hotel the night before your flight. If you are flying direct with Malaysia Air, for example, you would most likely be departing from Terminal 2, which means a hotel such as Aerotel could be a good option, as it is only a short walk from the terminal building.