Travelling from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur is one hour ahead of Banda Aceh, where Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport is located. Kuala Lumpur runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the most traveled route, with 14 weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from BTJ to KUL is with AirAsia at 17:45. Go for the first departure operated by AirAsia at 08:15 if you want to fly out earlier.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BTJ to Kuala Lumpur flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Start your journey at BTJ and travel nonstop to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). That will be your arrival point when searching for Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur tickets.
Check out the offers from AirAsia. This carrier has direct flights from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from BTJ to Kuala Lumpur with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Penang International Airport (PEN)
Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
To get to BTJ from central Banda Aceh, it takes about 25 minutes by car. It's roughly 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
When it comes to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport's on-time performance, 70.85% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) to Kuala Lumpur
₹ 2,375 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight. A return flight ticket starts from ₹ 5,229. These prices may change depending on demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from BTJ to Kuala Lumpur. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur ticket.
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Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur is roughly 64 kilometres. It'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to KUL if you're coming in on a late flight from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and discover more of Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks before your flight from BTJ to Kuala Lumpur.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Central Kuala Lumpur is about 24 kilometres from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). After your flight from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to SZB. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your BTJ to Kuala Lumpur flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Sixt, WAHDAH and Agtran.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride one week before your arrival at SZB can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
Travel to Kuala Lumpur during high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Before locking in your Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BTJ to Kuala Lumpur in January when temperatures average between 21ºC and 32ºC.
More about Kuala Lumpur
Start your Kuala Lumpur trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Merdeka Square, Petronas Twin Towers and Central Market Cultural Performances are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Kuala Lumpur itinerary.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Around 290 kilometres south-east of Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru is another essential stop in Malaysia. No visit is complete without checking out Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Popular Book Store at Johor Bahru City Square and Danga Bay.
