Flights to Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is a major aviation hub in Southeast Asia — and thanks to AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, one of the best-connected airports in the region. There are no direct flights from Germany, but the connecting flights are excellent and affordable.
International Airports
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL/KLIA): The main airport, 50 km south of KL in Sepang. Two terminals: KLIA (Malaysia Airlines, full-service) and KLIA2 (AirAsia, low-cost carrier). KLIA Express train to the city: 28 minutes, 55 MYR. Coordinates: [2.7456, 101.7099]
- Penang International Airport (PEN): Small, but with direct connections to Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta. Coordinates: [5.2972, 100.2769]
- Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): Gateway to Borneo/Sabah. Direct flights from Seoul, Hong Kong, Shenzhen. Coordinates: [5.9372, 116.0515]
- Kuching International Airport (KCH): Gateway to Sarawak/Borneo. Coordinates: [1.4847, 110.3467]
- Langkawi International Airport (LGK): Direct flights from Singapore and KL. Coordinates: [6.3297, 99.7286]
Affordable Connections from Germany
| Airline | Stopover | Flight Time | Price from (R/T) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia Airlines | Nonstop codeshare via London | 12–14h | 500 € |
| Qatar Airways | Doha | 13–15h | 420 € |
| Emirates | Dubai | 13–15h | 450 € |
| Singapore Airlines | Singapore | 14–16h | 520 € |
| Turkish Airlines | Istanbul | 14–16h | 400 € |
| Thai Airways | Bangkok | 14–16h | 460 € |
| Cathay Pacific | Hong Kong | 14–16h | 490 € |
💡 Tipp
AirAsia is Malaysia's pride and one of the best low-cost carriers in the world. If you're already in Southeast Asia, fly with AirAsia to KL — Bangkok–KL from 80 MYR (16 €), Singapore–KL from 50 MYR (10 €). Book 4–8 weeks in advance for the best prices.
Achtung
KLIA and KLIA2 are two separate terminals with different buildings. The transfer takes 5–10 minutes with the free shuttle train. If you're transferring from Malaysia Airlines (KLIA) to AirAsia (KLIA2), plan enough time.
