Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 55 minutes.
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, making Melbourne three hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur.
Flights from KUL to MEL start from 09:20 — the earliest with Malaysia Airlines. The last departure is at 22:30 with Malaysia Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 29 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your KUL to MEL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Malaysia Airlines offers direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Melbourne — and maybe even more of Australia if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Malaysia Airlines.
AirAsia X is the most punctual carrier operating KUL to MEL flights. A reliable 84.21% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between KUL and MEL:
Singapore Changi Airport
Bali (Denpasar) Airport
Adelaide Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Currently, $242 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $543. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from KUL to MEL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from KUL to MEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Of the departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 59% touch down on time at their destination.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to KUL? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Reserve a hotel near MEL if you're catching a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KUL to MEL in July. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Journey around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to tick off its popular sights. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Geelong is another standout destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without seeing Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.















