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Flight deals from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £318. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kuala Lumpur.£149 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Dubai on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £149, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£150 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Dubai on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £150, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£164 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound indirect flight with FitsAir, departs from Dubai on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £164, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£165 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound indirect flight with FitsAir, departs from Dubai on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £165, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£166 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound indirect flight with FitsAir, departs from Dubai on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £166, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£167 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound indirect flight with FitsAir, departs from Dubai on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£168 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound indirect flight with FitsAir, departs from Dubai on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £168, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£168 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound indirect flight with FitsAir, departs from Dubai on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £168, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£170 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Dubai on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £170, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£171 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun.One-way flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Dubai on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £171, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£186 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Dubai on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £186, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£195 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Dubai on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £195, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£202 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Dubai on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £202, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£203 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Dubai on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £203, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£232 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug.One-way flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Dubai on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £232, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£286 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec.One-way flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Dubai on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £286, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Kuala Lumpur flights are currently cheapest in September.
Apr
from £164
May
from £165
Jun
from £166
Jul
from £170
Aug
from £150
Sep
from £149
Oct
from £168
Nov
from £168
Dec
from £167
Jan
from £186
Feb
from £195
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Direct flights from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur

Alternative Dubai to Kuala Lumpur routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah

11 miles from central Kuala Lumpur
Closest
from £293
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Kuala Lumpur International

28 miles from central Kuala Lumpur
Cheapest
from £149
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Dubai to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£149
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time7 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week69

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah and Kuala Lumpur International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur is £303. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur.
Emirates, TAP Air Portugal and Condor fly direct from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur.
As of April 2026, there are 72 flights per week flying from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur is usually June.
If you're flying from Dubai, the cheapest airport near Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International – which is 28.5 miles away from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. We've found flights into this airport from £303.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur on Monday, 22 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kuala Lumpur but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. May is typically the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is November.
The cheapest airline that flies to Kuala Lumpur is Air China. And the cheapest airline that flies to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is BatikAir Malaysia.

Travelling from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know

  • Start your holiday planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur. Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the main airports in Dubai.

  • Arrive in Kuala Lumpur at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).

  • Around 7 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Dubai to Kuala Lumpur flight.

  • The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, which is four hours ahead of Dubai.

  • The most popular route for flights from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). You can select from 24 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from DXB to KUL is the 03:10 Emirates option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 21:35 with Emirates.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Dubai to Kuala Lumpur flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur

  • Get cheap Dubai to Kuala Lumpur flights by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • October is the best month for picking up an amazing deal on a plane ticket from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Dubai to Kuala Lumpur flights.

Flying from Dubai

Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • If you're searching for a direct flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur, you can leave from Dubai Airport (DXB). Fly from DXB to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in one seamless journey.

  • Lock in your Dubai to Kuala Lumpur plane tickets with Emirates. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from DXB.

  • We make it a cinch to book a Dubai to Kuala Lumpur flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Dubai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:

    • Phuket International Airport (HKT)

    • Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)

    • Muscat International Airport (MCT)

  • Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 10 kms (6 miles) in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Booked an early flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Dubai Airport:

  • 74.31% of flights that take off from Dubai Airport make it to their destination on time.

Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

  • DWC is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Dubai. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.

  • You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur:

  • When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 57%.

Arriving in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur is approximately 48 kms (30 miles). It'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near KUL:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and explore beyond Kuala Lumpur's main sights.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

  • Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) is around 16 kms (10 miles) from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Once you've disembarked your flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur, it'll take you approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to SZB. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur:

  • Sixt, WAHDAH and Agtran make picking up a Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.

  • Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from SZB one week in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur. To skip the crowds, head to Kuala Lumpur in February.

  • Lock in a Dubai to Kuala Lumpur ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kuala Lumpur to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Look for cheap flights from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.

More about Kuala Lumpur

  • After booking your flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kuala Lumpur:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Petronas Twin Towers, Merdeka Square and Central Market Cultural Performances are top sights which should feature on every Kuala Lumpur itinerary.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kuala Lumpur. Around 210 miles to the north, check out popular attractions including Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.

  • Another favourite destination in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is roughly 11 miles west of Kuala Lumpur. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Simflightkl.

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