What percentage of Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 7.1% of flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur were direct. The vast majority of flights on this route typically involve at least one stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that travelers should generally expect to have at least one layover when flying this route.

What's the flight time from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur?

The typical direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur has a duration of 7 hours and 20 minutes. This corresponds to a distance of 5589 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging 12 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

Are non-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur worth the extra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur have been approximately 45% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $933, while connecting flights had a median price of $643. Only about 8.3% of flights on this route are direct, indicating they are less common. Travelers should weigh the time savings against the higher cost when considering a non-stop option.

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Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur connect at least once, with only 7.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur takes 17h 40m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this long-haul route.

Fares from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur are typically $599–$1020, with a median of $753. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur? The data indicates that April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $521. Other cost-effective months include June, with a median of $636, and May, where the median fare is $653.

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur is 5589 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance often contributes to longer journey times and the likelihood of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Regular price: $463 - $1,016

Prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur typically range from $463 to $1016. The current lowest deal is $441 with IndiGo for travel from Sep 25-Sep 29.

now $441

Low $463

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The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur is April, with a median price of $521. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1309. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $521

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,309

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Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

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Wed, Sep 16

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Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Etihad Airways

$610

$586

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Kuala Lumpur

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Air India Limited

$476

$495

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Kuala Lumpur

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

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$516

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Thu, Sep 17

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Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

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$597

$549

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Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

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Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Qatar Airways

$477

$731

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

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Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

IndiGo

$527

$503

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Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

4 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 29

$539 → $439

19%

4 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 15

$517 → $442

15%

4 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 11

$521 → $452

13%

3 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 29

$538 → $470

13%

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Abu Dhabi - Kuala Lumpur route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from AUH to KUL are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $521

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur, at $521.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 17h 40m

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur typically take 17 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Etihad Airways offers direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from AUH to KUL are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a good choice for flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$342

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a primary gateway for flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~44 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$342

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Cheapest

Singapore Changi is a major global hub with extensive international connectivity, offering many flight options.

📍 ~300 km from Kuala Lumpur (requires international border crossing into Singapore)

💸 Flights from ~$403

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $607. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 60+ days out, reaching an average of $1172. For bookings made 7-13 days in advance, the average price was $666. This suggests that last-minute booking can often yield better deals on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur was considered to be $599 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $753. Prices typically ranged up to $1020 for the higher end of fares. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $599 threshold.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur, with a median price of $521. Other relatively inexpensive months include June, with a median price of $636, and May, with a median price of $653. The annual median price for this route is $753, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

A typical journey from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur takes 17h 40m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Regular price: $463 - $1,016

Prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur typically range from $463 to $1016. The current lowest deal is $441 with IndiGo for travel from Sep 25-Sep 29.

now $441

Low $463

High $1,016

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

April

Cheapest

Flights from $521

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,309

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Etihad Airways

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Kuala Lumpur

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Etihad Airways

$610

$586

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Kuala Lumpur

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Air India Limited

$476

$495

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Kuala Lumpur

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

IndiGo

$527

$516

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Kuala Lumpur

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Air India Limited

$597

$549

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Kuala Lumpur

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Qatar Airways

$477

$731

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AUH - Kuala Lumpur

Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

IndiGo

$527

$503

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

4 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 29

$539 → $439

19%

4 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 15

$517 → $442

15%

4 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 11

$521 → $452

13%

3 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 29

$538 → $470

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Abu Dhabi - Kuala Lumpur route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from AUH to KUL are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $521

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur, at $521.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 17h 40m

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur typically take 17 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Etihad Airways offers direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from AUH to KUL are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a good choice for flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$342

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a primary gateway for flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~44 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$342

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Cheapest

Singapore Changi is a major global hub with extensive international connectivity, offering many flight options.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

91% AI deal score

$2,510

$1,477

Save $1,033

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Today’s best flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Abu Dhabi - Kuala Lumpur route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically cheapest at $521

Flights are typically 17h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kuala Lumpur

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

How early should I book Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur?

What percentage of Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur?

Are non-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur worth the extra cost?

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Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

How much is a round trip from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Last-minute flights going from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Popular Airports to fly from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur

Abu Dhabi - Kuala Lumpur route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically cheapest at $521

Flights are typically 17h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Etihad Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Abu Dhabi main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kuala Lumpur

Best Elite deals to Kuala Lumpur

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

How early should I book Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur?