Cheapest Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur

Get your cheap flight tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur, one of the most vibrant and developed cities in Southeast Asia. AirAsia offers you the best deals on flights from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. 

The Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur flight takes only around 2 hours and 30 minutes. Also, check out the flight schedule on AirAsia for other cheap return flights departing from Kota Kinabalu to popular routes in Malaysia. This includes Penang, Langkawi and Kuching in Malaysia. 

What to See & Do in Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur is the capital city and is located in West Malaysia. It is popular as a developed metropolis while retaining its historical and cultural charm. Kuala Lumpur is also sometimes called the Garden City of Lights. The city lights up very pretty at night with colourful neon and twinkling lights surrounded by beautiful parks and gardens. 

Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, welcomes travellers with an amazing list of attractions. Dominating the cityscape are towering skyscrapers that sit alongside pre-war buildings and shop houses. Kampung Baru, Chinatown and Little India captivate visitors with their unique cultures and bustling street markets. These 3 enclaves provide a quick introduction to the city’s population and its cultural diversity.

The city is well known for its culture and heritage and has many landmarks with historical importance, such as the majestic Sultan Abdul Samad Building. The county’s Independence from Great Britain was declared at the field opposite this historical building in 1957.

The past can also be visited in many local museums in the city. A trip to the National Museum is a must to view the treasures from the country’s past. Other museums include the Islamic Arts Museum and the Textile Museum.

Batu Caves with its million-year-old limestone formations just outside the city is another popular tourist attraction. It houses a Hindu temple in the caves and is the venue for the world famous Thaipusam festival. This festival is  held every year between January and February. Many other natural attractions too surround the city, giving it a green and fresh atmosphere.

Kuala Lumpur is a truly Asian city and is home to a wonderful mix of citizens from various ethnic groups. Malays, Chinese and Indians make up the majority of the city's citizens. You will also meet various other ethnicities from East Malaysia and indigenous people of the country in the city. 

The city is modern and houses the world’s tallest twin towers - The Petronas Towers. The city is also home to the second tallest skyscraper in the world. The Merdeka 118 will stand at a height of 678 metres!

Equally impressive are the city’s huge shopping malls and bustling night markets. From designer goods to cheap and affordable goods, the malls carry all types of brands. Shopaholics will not be disappointed at the range of products available where shopping is a national pastime. 

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What Should I Eat in Kuala Lumpur? 

Try the many local dishes that celebrate local ingredients and cooking styles. Just fly from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur with cheap ticket prices from AirAsia to savour these amazing dishes. 

The city is a cultural melting pot due to its ethnic mix. You can savour the cuisines from the main three races. Malay, Chinese and Indian dishes are cheap, easy to find and absolutely delicious. 

Try nasi lemak from the Malay community, char kway teow from the Chinese and banana leaf rice from Indian kitchens. Dig a little deeper and you will find Nyonya cuisine which is a hybrid, Malay-Chinese style of cooking. Dishes like laksa Sarawak from Sarawak and hinava from Sabah are also unique dishes that celebrate the culinary traditions of the local people. 

The city is also dotted with many fine dining and high-end restaurants. But street eats in Kuala Lumpur is an experience visitors to this city must try. It is cheap, hearty and truly delicious!

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When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur? 

The best time to visit Kuala Lumpur is between May and July when the weather is drier. But Malaysia is a tropical country and there are only 2 seasons - hot and wet. Tropical downpours can occur at any time of the year. The monsoon season usually lasts between November and December with December being the wettest.

The average weather is around 30°C. However, the high humidity can make the temperature feel hotter. 

Plan your holiday early from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur. Find the cheapest flights during the above mentioned months to enjoy the best of the season. Kuala Lumpur flights are available daily from Kota Kinabalu via AirAsia. The quick flight time between Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur means you get to this city real quick for your vacation there. 

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