Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Start your vacation planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) are the two main airports in Kuala Lumpur.
Cape Town is six hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Your flight from Kuala Lumpur to CPT won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to CPT with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between KUL and CPT include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
Located around 64 kilometers from the center of Kuala Lumpur, KUL can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
SZB is about 24 kilometers from central Kuala Lumpur. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Kuala Lumpur to CPT flight, stay in one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.97%.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near CPT and shut your eyes sooner:
Grab a Cape Town International Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride around one week ahead of your Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport is $408. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $783. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to CPT. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Kuala Lumpur to CPT.
Find an affordable flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport by using filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Plan your visit to Cape Town in April for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Kuala Lumpur to CPT plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cape Town to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Cape Town
After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cape Town International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cape Town:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Cape Town when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Table Mountain followed by Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kilometers north-west of Cape Town, a trip to Saldanha will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
Ceres is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 97 kilometers north-east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without visiting Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde.
