Flying from Paris to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Paris to Kuala Lumpur, there's a nice range of airports you can take off from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are among Paris's main terminals.
Hop off your plane in Kuala Lumpur at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Around 12 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Paris to Kuala Lumpur flight.
Kuala Lumpur's timezone is UTC+8, making Kuala Lumpur seven hours ahead of Paris.
Pick from seven services each week between Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and {"defaultCase":"Kuala Lumpur International Airport","accusativeCase":"Kuala Lumpur International Airport","nominativeCase":"Kuala Lumpur International Airport","dativeCase":"Kuala Lumpur International Airport"} (KUL). This is the most popular route when booking flights from Paris to Kuala Lumpur.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Paris to Kuala Lumpur flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious 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 Paris to Kuala Lumpur
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May is the best month for scoring an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Paris to Kuala Lumpur. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're after a direct flight from Paris to Kuala Lumpur, you can depart from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Travel from CDG to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) without making any stops.
Malaysia Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct Paris to Kuala Lumpur plane tickets leaving from CDG.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing Paris to Kuala Lumpur flights leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
CDG is about 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Paris to Kuala Lumpur or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% land on time at their destination.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your Paris to Kuala Lumpur flight with a stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). One of the main stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and Kuala Lumpur, it's a good opportunity to take a moment to relax.
On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Paris to Kuala Lumpur? Kick back in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.56%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
From the centre of Paris, BVA is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Paris to Kuala Lumpur flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations when they should. At BVA, that figure is 66.39%.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur is approximately 48 kilometres. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Paris to Kuala Lumpur. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Central Kuala Lumpur is located around 16 kilometres from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). Once your flight from Paris to Kuala Lumpur has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 25 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
After your flight from Paris to Kuala Lumpur, kick back at a hotel near SZB. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Sixt, WAHDAH and Agtran make picking up a Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from SZB one week in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
August is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Kuala Lumpur. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Kuala Lumpur in February.
Book a Paris to Kuala Lumpur ticket departing in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kuala Lumpur to range from 21ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Paris to Kuala Lumpur in January when temperatures average between 21ºC and 32ºC.
More about Kuala Lumpur
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Kuala Lumpur right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Paris to Kuala Lumpur:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower Mini Zoo and KLCC Park are leading attractions which should be on any good Kuala Lumpur itinerary.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many places in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres to the north, its top attractions include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Your trip through Malaysia wouldn't feel complete without exploring Kampung Baru Subang. Simflightkl is one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur.
