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Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi

Flights from Southeast Asia to Middle East: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Southeast Asia to Middle East 
Verified travelerFlew with JetBlue
BKK
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DOH
Dec 2025
Might want to eat before you fly because all they have on the food menu was spicy meals
Verified travelerFlew with Qatar Airways
DPS
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DOH
May 2025
I flew economy and had an aisle seat to stretch my legs which aided in my comfort. Also using the feet hammocks helps!
WoeiFlew with Emirates
PEN
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DXB
Feb 2025
If flying flydubai, have light carry on and a jumper or winter coat. There’s stairs and long bus ride in a freezing bus
MarwaFlew with Qatar Airways
KUL
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DOH
Mar 2024
Try to get a preferred seat since its a long flight. Usually these flights are busy.
Verified travelerFlew with Qatar Airways
BKK
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DOH
Jan 2024
Suvarnabhumi airport security is very concerned about batteries/usb chargers. Be prepared to present them.

FAQs for booking flights from Southeast Asia to Middle East

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Southeast Asia to Middle East?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Southeast Asia to Middle East.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Southeast Asia to Middle East?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Southeast Asia to Middle East is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Southeast Asia to Middle East?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Southeast Asia to Middle East with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Southeast Asia to Middle East?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Southeast Asia to Middle East up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to Middle East?

    Southeast Asia and Middle East are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qatar Airways (224 flights per week), Iberia (208 flights per week), and British Airways (201 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in Middle East?

    There are 60 airports in Middle East. The busiest airport is Doha Hamad Intl Airport (DOH), with 24% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Middle East?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Middle East is Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH), with an average flight price of RM 792.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Middle East?

    The cheapest ticket to Middle East from Southeast Asia found in the last 72 hours was to Riyadh, at RM 484 return. The most popular route is Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Dubai (DXB) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was RM 1,801.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Southeast Asia to Middle East?

    The cheapest month for flights from Southeast Asia to Middle East is January, when tickets cost RM 1,239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 3,273 and RM 2,534 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from Southeast Asia to Middle East?

    To get a below-average price on a flight from Southeast Asia to Middle East, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to Middle East?

    From Southeast Asia, there are direct flights to Middle East from 12 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Bangkok, with 886 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to Middle East are there each day?

    There are around 480 direct flights from within Southeast Asia to Middle East every day. Most flights (34%) depart in the evening.

  • How many direct flights to Middle East are there each week?

    Each week there are around 3,359 direct flights from within Southeast Asia to Middle East. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to Middle East?

    An average direct flight from Southeast Asia to Middle East takes 12h 23m, covering a distance of 10163 km. The shortest route is Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) to Muscat (MCT) with an average flight time of 6h 45m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to Middle East each week?

    Each week, there are 2,823 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration) and 536 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) to Middle East. There aren’t any short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration).

  • What are the most popular destinations in Middle East?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Dubai (30% of total searches to Middle East). The next most popular destinations are Jeddah (27%) and Doha (8%). Searches for flights to Medina (8%), to Riyadh (5%), and to Muscat (5%) are also popular.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Southeast Asia to Middle East

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Southeast Asia to Middle East? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1477 reviews
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
8.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

Overall the airline tried to give excellent service. The wheelchair service was bad at SFO. My baggage was also delayed but I thank them for taking the trouble to find it and deliver it to my home.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
BLR - SIN
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Overall the airline tried to give excellent service. The wheelchair service was bad at SFO. My baggage was also delayed but I thank them for taking the trouble to find it and deliver it to my home.

I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

Excellent service. I pre-ordered gluten intolerant meal and they handle it with care. They served me my meal before other people's to avoid crossed contamination. Thank you 🙏

No frills airline with minimal leg room and no entertainment

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

More entertainment channels and better food, whatever food requirement you select.

As I mentioned flight from NY to Bangalore was excellent but the return flight from Bahrain to NYC was mediocre, Looks like a old aircraft also not much choice in entertainment.

The flight from NY to Bangalore was very good but the return flight from Bahrain to NY was mediocre

Pretty much what you'd expect for an economy flight. The crew were excellent as usual. The food was ok, but nothing special.

Staff is rude and condescending. Airline is badly managed. They take away their flimsy earphones and blankets one hour before the lading. I’ve never experienced this with any other airline. It’s a very portly managed and run airline that should be avoided.

The Senior Flight attendant was just amazing on our Flight GF 284 on 30/11/25. She was so attentive, helpful and caring not just to us but to all in our cabin.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

Kayak offered terrible customer service. The 2nd of 3 flights were cancelled and it took me an hour on the phone to try to cancel the other 2. I had to call back later to get someone to assist. I was calling internationally and an already stressful situation was made worse.

Moderate carrier , one of the flight attendant crashed my leg with the food table and never bothered to apologia but give you a lecture about how to sit in your seat.

If the flight was full I would have been more uncomfortable as the space was small. The seat in front of me was very close, I wear transition lenses and it was too close for a comfortable viewing experience. The foot room was not the best either. The row was empty so I had shoulder width space. The foot space in my opinion could be better, I am just 6ft tall, medium built and found the space mediocre. The AC on the flight could have been cooler. We were delaed on the tarmac and the air con was warm. Even in the air, it could have been cooler. Apart from that excellent service crew, we were delayed on the tarmac and water was offered to us which was of good temperature. The snacks offered were acceptable. Thanks for a safe and smooth journey.

Boarding from T3 is a nightmare for the transfer to the aircraft.

BEST air crew in the industry and service delivery takes it to the next level from great to AMAZING!!!

No TVs are working, in my local busses also not work sometimes. Is the both are same,,

The timing for this flight is really odd.. at 4.45AM If it was 1AM or 8AM it would be great. I guess its probably for European connecting flights with Emirates? Anyway, for a budget airline, the business class product in FlyDubai is quite decent. You even get Champagne, although 4AM is an off time to have it. The Throne seat for me while is great for privacy, sleeping isn't great for the foot extension. This flight is great for me due to its direct nature but if Emirates did it, I would choose that.

The quality is worse and worse , this business ticket pricing is overpriced !!!!

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

If I have a choice I would not use this airline. They moved by booking to Smart Wings, an airline they code share with. Changing terminals in buses and dealing with some of the staff associated with it is not the best experience. Having stated that I must share that the crew of Smart Wings airlines was polite.

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