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

• XiamenAir
• Batik Air
• Malaysia Airlines

Flights from Xiamen to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport usually depart from Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

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

• XiamenAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Batik Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business 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 Xiamen to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 546 return via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), compared with RM 1,489 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 131–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by XiamenAir and Batik Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 17% of one-stop connections

Beijing Capital (PEK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Xiamen to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,134 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at RM 1,702, a difference of RM 567. 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 Xiamen to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 3 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Xiamen to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:20 and lands at 12:52
• Latest: departs at 23:30 and lands at 04:02.

The flight takes about 4h 32m.

A direct flight from Xiamen to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport takes 4h 32m, covering 4,820 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 951 to RM 2,661. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Xiamen to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 525, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

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 Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 14m, compared to 11h 17m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 19h 11m via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU).

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

Return flights from Xiamen to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport range from RM 1,285 to RM 1,729, with an average of RM 1,488 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 1,285 counts as a good deal.