Flying from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Alor Setar and Kuala Lumpur are in the UTC+8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Choose from 41 weekly Sultan Abdul Halim Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights. The 08:30 departure with AirAsia is the earliest you can take. Malaysia Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:25.
Leave enough time to make your AOR to KUL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Kuala Lumpur (and then exploring more of Malaysia!) is a cinch with AirAsia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with AirAsia on this route.
Among carriers operating AOR to KUL flights, Malaysia Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Senai Airport is a popular stopover on the AOR to KUL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Currently, $24 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sultan Abdul Halim Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $52. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from AOR to KUL.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from AOR to KUL.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, 57.69% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Sultan Abdul Halim Airport from central Alor Setar, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near AOR:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KUL if you're taking a late Sultan Abdul Halim Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car and discover Kuala Lumpur and beyond with your own wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and GoSoCar are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 4 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Kuala Lumpur. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from AOR to KUL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia just waiting to be discovered. Around 338 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Another well-known destination in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is located around 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur. Set aside time for highlights including Simflightkl.
