Cheap flights from Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur from £53

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Mon, Feb 16
Balikpapan BPNKuala Lumpur KUL
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Wed, Feb 18
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Fri, Feb 20 – Mon, Feb 23
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Wed, Feb 18 – Sun, Feb 22
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How much do flights to Kuala Lumpur cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£53

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£101

Cheapest round-trip

£104

Average round-trip

£159

Nonstop flights in February

£52 – £258

Getting from Kuala Lumpur's airport to the city center

Fastest options: KLIA Ekspres train. Best value: KLIA Transit, airport buses, and ride-hailing services.

Kuala Lumpur is served by Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), located approximately 50 km south of the city center. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including express trains, transit trains, buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The KLIA Ekspres provides the fastest connection to KL Sentral station in just 28 minutes, while budget travelers often choose KLIA Transit or airport buses. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions for road-based services.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

28-33 min

RM 55 (one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12))

every 15–20 min

fastest to city center

35-39 min

RM 55 (one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12))

every 20–30 min

stops at intermediate stations

60-90 min

RM 12-RM 15 (one-way fare (approx. USD 3))

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-90 min

RM 10-RM 15 (one-way fare (approx. USD 2–3))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

45-75 min

RM 75-RM 120 (metered; varies by traffic (approx. USD 16–26))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-75 min

RM 60-RM 100 (varies by demand (approx. USD 13–22))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

45-75 min

RM 150-RM 300 (pre-booked; fixed rate (approx. USD 33–66))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

Notes:

  • Prices in MYR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit depart from both KLIA Main Terminal and KLIA2.
  • Road journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, especially during peak hours.
  • Taxi fares are metered; airport limo services offer fixed rates purchased at counters.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Kuala Lumpur

Depart from
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman
Arrive to
Kuala Lumpur International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
1747 km
Worth visiting
Petronas Towers Kuala Lampur

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 02.02Tue 03.02Wed 04.02Thu 05.02Fri 06.02Sat 07.02Sun 08.02
AirAsia
1---------1---1
Malaysia Airlines
---1---------------
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Malaysia Airlines
---1---------1---
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Malaysia Airlines
---1---------1---
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Malaysia Airlines
---1---------1---
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Super Air JetSJVIUYes
Indonesia AirAsiaAWQQZNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Kuala Lumpur

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C22°C
February31°C22°C
March31°C23°C
April31°C23°C
May31°C24°C
June31°C23°C
July31°C23°C
August31°C23°C
September30°C23°C
October31°C23°C
November30°C23°C
December29°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
March
Coldest month
22°C
January
Sunny days
168
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
92%
31°C22°C
14 Feb
33°C22°C
Sunday
8 Feb
86%
32°C22°C
15 Feb
85%
31°C22°C
Monday
9 Feb
80%
31°C21°C
16 Feb
87%
30°C23°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
33°C20°C
17 Feb
85%
32°C22°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
81%
32°C22°C
18 Feb
72%
33°C22°C
Thursday
12 Feb
69%
33°C22°C
19 Feb
88%
28°C23°C
Friday
13 Feb
85%
29°C23°C
20 Feb
87%
31°C22°C
Book your trip to arrive at Kuala Lumpur International, or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah. The distance between Balikpapan and Kuala Lumpur is 1747 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Super Air Jet, Indonesia AirAsia, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Batik Air Malaysia. Balikpapan and Kuala Lumpur have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Balikpapan and Kuala Lumpur takes around 2.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Balikpapan and Kuala Lumpur?
The flight distance between Balikpapan and Kuala Lumpur is 1747 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Balikpapan and Kuala Lumpur?
Several carriers operate flights between Balikpapan and Kuala Lumpur. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Balikpapan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Balikpapan and Bali, Jakarta, Denpasar, Singapore, Pontianak, Penang, Bangkok, Brisbane, Tanjung Redeb, Hanoi, Pangkalan Bun, Yogyakarta, Manila, Dubai, Sydney, Athens, Phuket City, Lviv, Vienna, Mumbai.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Denpasar, Bali, Bangkok, Singapore, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Krabi, Manila, Langkawi, Penang, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Manchester, Malé, Melbourne, Perth, Da Nang, Chiang Mai, Phnom Penh.
What airports are near Balikpapan?
The main airport in Balikpapan is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman. It is also served by Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman.
What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?
The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Malacca International, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.
Which airlines fly between Balikpapan and Kuala Lumpur?
Currently, you can fly between Balikpapan and Kuala Lumpur with Super Air Jet, Indonesia AirAsia, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia.
When’s the best time to travel between Balikpapan and Kuala Lumpur?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Balikpapan and Kuala Lumpur, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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