# Flights to Kuala Lumpur from the UK Source: https://umrahgateway.co.uk/flights-to-kuala-lumpur/ Flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham and other UK airports to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), direct or with one stop. **Quick answer:** We book flights from the UK to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) from London, Manchester, Birmingham and other UK airports. The flight takes around 13 hours direct, or 15 to 18 hours with one stop. Prices change daily with seats and season, so send us your dates and we will reply with the best options and today's price. ## Flights from the UK to Kuala Lumpur Direct flights run from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur; one-stop flights connect via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah or Istanbul. Kuala Lumpur is a Muslim-friendly holiday destination with halal food everywhere, and a stepping stone to Penang and Langkawi. ## Flying into Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) Kuala Lumpur International Airport is in Sepang, around 50 km south of the city. It has two terminals: **Terminal 1**, used by Malaysia Airlines and most full-service airlines, and **Terminal 2** (formerly known as klia2), used mainly by AirAsia and other low-cost carriers. Check your terminal before you set off on the way home, as they are a train ride apart. Kuala Lumpur also has the smaller Subang airport (SZB), closer to the city, used for some regional flights. ## UK airports and typical routings Malaysia Airlines has long flown direct between London Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur, taking around 13 hours. Schedules change, so we check for your dates. From Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and other airports, the usual choice is one stop via Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul, with total journey times of around 16 to 19 hours. Malaysia is 7 or 8 hours ahead of the UK, so an overnight flight and a day of rest on arrival works well. ## When UK travellers go Kuala Lumpur appeals to British Muslims as a long-haul destination where halal food is the norm, mosques are everywhere and the call to prayer is part of daily life. Families visit during the summer and Christmas holidays, and many add Penang, Langkawi or Malacca. The weather is hot and humid all year; the heaviest rain tends to come in the afternoons, and the monsoons affect the east coast and west coast at different times. ## Getting from the airport to the city - **KLIA Ekspres:** the airport train runs non-stop from both terminals to KL Sentral in around 30 to 40 minutes, the fastest way into the city. - **Taxis and ride apps:** the drive to Bukit Bintang or KLCC takes around an hour, more in heavy traffic. ## Local practical tips - Malaysia asks most visitors to complete a digital arrival card online before landing. Requirements can change, so check GOV.UK entry requirements before you fly. - Visit Masjid Negara and Masjid Jamek in the city, and the pink-domed Putra Mosque in Putrajaya, around 30 minutes from the airport; modest dress is expected and robes are often provided for visitors. Several Gulf hubs serve both Kuala Lumpur and Jeddah, so it is possible to combine South-East Asia with a pilgrimage. Ask us, or browse our [Umrah Plus](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/umrah-plus/) ideas. ## Why book with us - **We compare airlines** and routes for your dates, including direct and one-stop options - **Clear baggage information** before you pay - **Flexible fares** and date changes where the airline allows - **Family and group bookings**, with seats together where possible - **Pay in instalments** on many fares - **Support from our UK team** by phone and WhatsApp ## Travel tips - Complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) before you land. - Rain comes in short bursts most of the year; pack light layers. - Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah for Umrah; ask us to plan the full trip. ## Visa and documents British citizens can usually visit Malaysia visa-free for short stays. Rules can change, so check the latest on [GOV.UK entry requirements](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malaysia/entry-requirements) before you travel. ## Combine with Umrah Travelling to Malaysia? See [Umrah packages](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/umrah), or ask us to add Umrah to your trip. ## How to book Send your dates, airports and number of passengers using the form on this page, call or WhatsApp us. We reply with the best options and price in writing. See all our [flights](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/flights). Last updated 2026-10-22.