Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 37 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kuala Lumpur.
Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in New Delhi. Operating on the UTC+8 timezone, Kuala Lumpur is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of New Delhi.
With 34 weekly flights between the two airports, Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the busiest route. Malaysia Airlines operates the earliest flight at 13:10. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from DEL to KUL is with AirAsia X at 23:30.
Leave enough time to make your flight from DEL to Kuala Lumpur. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Nonstop flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kuala Lumpur are available for booking. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) will be your arrival point.
There's a good selection of airlines offering direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, such as:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from DEL to Kuala Lumpur. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
You won't need a visa for Malaysia if you have a passport from India and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before reserving your cheap tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of New Delhi, DEL can be reached in about 24 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 54 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near DEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kuala Lumpur or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kuala Lumpur
86 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kuala Lumpur. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 167 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DEL to Kuala Lumpur.
The cheapest month for tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kuala Lumpur is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
It typically takes 4 hours and 29 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kuala Lumpur. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Once your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kuala Lumpur has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 27 minutes by car. Central Kuala Lumpur is roughly 24 kilometres from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 32 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to SZB. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from DEL to Kuala Lumpur at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kuala Lumpur. August is the busiest month to travel to Kuala Lumpur. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kuala Lumpur in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap flights from DEL to Kuala Lumpur around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kuala Lumpur
After booking your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kuala Lumpur:
Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower Mini Zoo are just two of the big attractions to add to your Kuala Lumpur must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at KLCC Park.
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