Travelling from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Zagreb.
Leave enough time to make your ZAG to KUL flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Right now, $569 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Franjo Tudman Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,077. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ZAG to KUL if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
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Handy information about Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Of the departures from Franjo Tudman Airport, 67.18% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Franjo Tudman Airport from central Zagreb, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to ZAG:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Reserve a hotel close to KUL if you're taking a late Franjo Tudman Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car and discover Kuala Lumpur and beyond with your own set of wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and GoSoCar are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 4 hours 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kuala Lumpur in February.
Book your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Kuala Lumpur during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZAG to KUL in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've visited Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to discover other corners of Malaysia. Journey about 338 kilometres north to Kota Bharu to check off its popular sights. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, your itinerary will be busy.
Your travels through Malaysia wouldn't feel complete without exploring Kampung Baru Subang. Simflightkl is one of the highlights in this destination, which is about 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur.