Travelling from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): What you need to know
Beijing is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flying out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Take a direct Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 35 minutes.
Beijing and Kuala Lumpur (where Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you arrive.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services every week. Get from PEK to KUL on Air China's 4:20pm departure.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Beijing to KUL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Fly without interruptions from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Nonstop flights from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) are available from here.
When taking off from PEK, you can take a direct flight from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport with Air China.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between PEK and KUL is Air China.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Air China.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Beijing to KUL with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between PEK and KUL include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX)
Macau International Airport (MFM)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Beijing Capital International Airport:
80% of flights departing from Beijing Capital International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of PEK.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
You can book a direct Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) plane ticket with departures from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). See if flying from PKX works better for your plans.
Popular airlines that operate direct flights from Beijing to KUL setting off from PKX include:
Malaysia Airlines is the top choice for travellers flying from PKX to KUL.
Flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport are more likely to be on time with China Eastern than with any other carrier.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Beijing Daxing International Airport and KUL:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA)
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)
PKX is around 48 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Beijing to KUL flight, stay in one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing International Airport:
Beijing Daxing International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 89% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Reserve a hotel near KUL if you have a late flight from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
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Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, central Kuala Lumpur is around 56 kilometres away. It takes about 55 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
$116 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Return flights start at $186. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Beijing to KUL, book your ticket five months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Beijing to KUL.
Lock in a cheap flight from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
September is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Kuala Lumpur based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Beijing to KUL plane ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kuala Lumpur to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Kuala Lumpur
After booking your flight from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kuala Lumpur:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Petronas Twin Towers, Photo Spot Petronas Twin Towers and Petronas Twin Towers Photo Point are top attractions which should feature on every Kuala Lumpur itinerary.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres southeast of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to Johor Bahru will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Pasar Malam, Raja Maha Mariamman Temple and Grand Palace Park (Istana Besar).
Around 225 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh is another essential stop in Malaysia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Ipoh Railway Station and Ipoh Old Town.