How to find cheap flights to Malaysia
Depart from Chennai when booking your flight to Malaysia for the most budget-friendly start to your trip.
Consider flying into Langkawi for even more value from your fare.
October is generally the cheapest time to visit Malaysia.
The best price for a one-way flight is ₹ 7,730. A round-trip ticket starts from ₹ 14,929.
Flexible on where you land if it saves you money? Compare the cheapest places to fly into by adding your departure airport, then entering 'Malaysia' in the 'To' field.
If you've already decided on your destination city, select 'Add nearby airports.' This lets you compare fares across any nearby airports and potentially save money.
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Book sooner rather than later. You could get your hands on some amazing early bird discounts.
The best time to go to Malaysia
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight that fits your plans and budget.
August is the busiest time to travel. Head off then if you want peak season energy, but maybe skip it if saving money is the priority.
The quietest time to travel is December. Lock in your plane tickets to Malaysia then and explore at a more leisurely pace.
Choose the season that suits how you like to explore, whether that's hotter, cooler or somewhere in between. May is one of the warmest months in Malaysia, with maximum temperatures averaging 29ºC.
January brings cooler conditions, with low average temperatures of 25ºC.
May is usually the wettest month, while February is the driest.
Depending on where you're headed (and when), also take into account weather risks like monsoon season and seasonal haze periods.
Getting to Malaysia
You can choose from plenty of arrival airports when you book flights to Malaysia, including the following:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu
Penang International Airport (PEN) in George Town
The airlines flying in most frequently, along with approximate monthly flight counts, are:
AirAsia — 4,000
Malaysia Airlines — 2,900
BatikAir Malaysia — 2,000
Singapore, Guangzhou and Shanghai are some of the major hubs used as stopovers on flights to Malaysia. Stops differ by route, so it pays to check the connection details for your departure city.
Places to visit in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
If time limited you to one place, this city in Selangor would be a strong contender. With a population of roughly 1.5 million, it packs in more highlights than you can get to in one visit.
Unmissable stops include Petronas Twin Towers, Sky Terrace KL Tower and Warisan Merdeka Tower.
You can fly into Kuala Lumpur through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). You'll find some excellent flight deals to Malaysia touching down at either of these.
Looking for a place to rest your head? Browse the full range of hotels in Kuala Lumpur.
Kota Kinabalu
This Sabah city of around 460,000 comes with plenty of its own character.
Work your way through the highlights including Danum Valley Conservation Area (DVCA), Signal Hill Observatory Tower and Pulau Mamutik.
Land at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and go straight from arrivals to discovering the sights.
Browse hotels in Kota Kinabalu and lock in a stay that fits your plans.
George Town
Home to about 300,000 people in Penang, this city easily earns its spot among the best places to visit in Malaysia.
Make room in your itinerary to explore leading attractions like Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, Street Art by Ernest Zacharevic - "Boy on Motorbike" and Rainbow Skywalk.
You can arrive in the city through its main airport, Penang International Airport (PEN).
Track down a deal on where you'll stay by browsing the list of hotels in George Town.
Good to know
Make sure you're across the entry rules before you head to the airport. Rules can change depending on your reason for travel and your passport. Always check with reliable sources like your airline or embassy websites.
The main currency is the Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
ATMs (automatic teller machines) are common across cities of all sizes, from smaller locations to major hubs.
Tipping is not expected in Malaysia. However, if the service is especially good, leaving something extra is appreciated.
With moderate Wi-Fi coverage, connections should be easy to find in busy areas. Reliability can drop outside them though.
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia, which has a population of roughly 32 million.
This destination has one standard time zone of UTC+8.
Malaysia is part of the South-Eastern Asia subregion of Asia.
Some of the most well-known events on the local calendar include National Day, the Rainforest World Music Festival and Chinese New Year. Line up your flight to Malaysia around moments like these to experience something beyond the everyday.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car hire
Booked that cheap ticket to Malaysia? Now decide where you'll rest your head and how you'll get around. Check out the range of hotels in Malaysia and filter your search by property type, location and more. You can also browse car hire options in Malaysia and choose from pickup locations in cities or at airports.
