Flying from Madinah Airport (MED) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Madinah Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 55 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur is five hours ahead of Madinah and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Choose from eight weekly Madinah Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights. The 02:00 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight you can take. Malaysia Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:30.
Your MED to KUL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Madinah Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, so getting to Kuala Lumpur (and then discovering more of Malaysia!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Malaysia Airlines.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that operates MED to KUL flights. An exceptional 80.28% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madinah Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MED and KUL:
Jeddah Airport
Hamad International Airport
Lahore Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madinah Airport (MED) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
$285 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Madinah Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $564. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MED to KUL, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Madinah Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MED to KUL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Madinah Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about Madinah Airport (MED)
Of all flights leaving Madinah Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Madinah to Madinah Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MED? If you've booked an early flight from Madinah Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Madinah Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
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To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The quietest month for a flight from Madinah Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Kuala Lumpur based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Madinah Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MED to KUL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've seen Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to discover other parts of Malaysia. Travel around 338 kilometres north to Kota Bharu to check off its must-visit sights. From Istana Negeri Kelantan to Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.


