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Flights from Southeast Asia to Malaysia: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Southeast Asia to Malaysia 
MIAFlew with Batik Air
KUL
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JHB
Feb 2025
I wouldn’t recommend Batik Air based on my experience. If you’re flying from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru, I suggest choosing another airline for better service and reliability. Also, always arrive at the gate early, as some airlines might refuse boarding even when there’s still time before departure.
HOUAFlew with AirAsia
LGK
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KUL
Dec 2024
Be careful, get a flight way early for your connection flight. I noticed a lot of delay in my day traveling back from Langkawi
AndrewFlew with Firefly
JHB
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SZB
Oct 2024
Short hop, so no need to prepare too much. They provide water, some snacks on board the flight. Not much space for on board baggage, so bring as little as you need on board.
TananyaFlew with Malaysia Airlines
BKK
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KUL
Jul 2024
Malaysian Airlines is a good option. They don't have a screen but you can connect to onboard wifi and watch onboard entertainment, movies, and music on your smartphone or tablet. Bring your headphones. Some people didn't put on headphones and disturbed others with the sound from their phones.
JanFlew with AirAsia
BKI
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KUL
Jun 2024
There is little food once you're past the emigration counter. If you want to eat, do so in the main airport hall.
Edo EmolengkoFlew with Malaysia Airlines
KUL
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PEN
Jun 2024
remember to bring your own earphone/headphone for the IFE
Eng HongFlew with AirAsia
KUL
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KCH
Dec 2023
Check which flight time always suffers delay and don't book that flight.
HFlew with Malaysia Airlines
MNL
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KUL
Feb 2024
Arrival card in Malaysia. Expect long queue in immigration

FAQs for booking flights from Southeast Asia to Malaysia

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Southeast Asia to Malaysia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Southeast Asia to Malaysia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Southeast Asia to Malaysia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Southeast Asia to Malaysia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Southeast Asia to Malaysia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Southeast Asia to Malaysia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Southeast Asia to Malaysia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Southeast Asia to Malaysia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to Malaysia?

    Southeast Asia and Malaysia are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are AirAsia (2,111 flights per week), Malaysia Airlines (1,628 flights per week), and Firefly (1,158 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in Malaysia?

    There are 31 airports in Malaysia. The busiest airport is Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL), with 58% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Malaysia?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Malaysia is Sibu Airport (SBW), with an average flight price of S$ 62.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Malaysia?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Malaysia is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as S$ 358. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, when return prices are S$ 358 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Malaysia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Malaysia is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost S$ 152 on average. On average, there is no price difference when choosing to fly in the morning or the evening on this flight route. The most expensive time of day to fly to Malaysia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is S$ 181.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Malaysia?

    The cheapest ticket to Malaysia from Southeast Asia found in the last 72 hours was to Tawau, at S$ 40 return. The most popular route is Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was S$ 93.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Southeast Asia to Malaysia?

    The cheapest month for flights from Southeast Asia to Malaysia is March, when tickets cost S$ 172 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is S$ 245 and S$ 216 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from Southeast Asia to Malaysia?

    To get a below-average price on a flight from Southeast Asia to Malaysia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to Malaysia?

    From Southeast Asia, there are direct flights to Malaysia from 18 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Kuala Lumpur, with 5,512 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to Malaysia are there each day?

    There are around 1,824 direct flights from within Southeast Asia to Malaysia every day. Most flights (37%) depart in the morning.

  • How many direct flights to Malaysia are there each week?

    Each week there are around 12,766 direct flights from within Southeast Asia to Malaysia. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to Malaysia?

    An average direct flight from Southeast Asia to Malaysia takes 3h 49m, covering a distance of 1250 km. The shortest route is Singapore (SIN) to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) with an average flight time of 1h 00m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to Malaysia each week?

    Each week, there are 64 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 12,702 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to Malaysia. There aren’t any long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration).

  • What are the most popular destinations in Malaysia?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Kuala Lumpur (57% of total searches to Malaysia). The next most popular destinations are Penang (14%) and Langkawi (8%). Searches for flights to Kota Kinabalu (6%), to Ipoh (4%), and to Kuching (3%) are also popular.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Southeast Asia to Malaysia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Southeast Asia to Malaysia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1411 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
8.0Entertainment
8.3Boarding
Airline reviews

Pleasant business class flight experience with good onboarding experience. Flight service team was excellent with usual book-the-chef menu available

8.0 ExcellentWee Keng, Nov 2025
ICN - SIN
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Pleasant business class flight experience with good onboarding experience. Flight service team was excellent with usual book-the-chef menu available

SQ service is great as always. However, the food quality seems to have gotten a lot worse recently.

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

Best service airline. The cabin crew is attentive and friendly. Inflight entertainment system is good

Best airline I think. No problems with anything. Crew were great, no problems with the airline food and entertainment and a smooth flight.

Service was top notch and the attention to passengers is great. Takeoff and landing was on schedule. Food selection is good

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

Flight was delayed from 8pm to near midnight. They made us board then sit in the cabin and wait for even longer for take-off. No compensation whatsoever - not even in a free drink or meal

Fast Pass but delay at Check-In Counter. Limited Counter when there are alot of ppls Check-In

We were told that flight was delayed by 20 mins, but it left close to an hour late. But they did make it up and arrived early; it's just very difficult to keep waiting when it's a late flight. Food was mediocre.

The flight has been delayed for nearly an hour, yet neither the captain nor the chief steward made an effort to explain the reason for the delay or offer any apologies to the passengers.

We recently flew with AirAsia and encountered several issues. Our flight was delayed by over an hour, and both boarding and takeoff were postponed without any prior notification. Although we eventually realized there was a delay on our own, the crew did inform us afterward. To make up for lost time, the pilot took off at high speed, resulting in some turbulent moments that were quite scary. Despite these challenges, the cabin crew did an excellent job managing the situation and easing the inconvenience. Overall, while the delays and turbulence made for a stressful experience, I appreciated the crew’s efforts to keep us as comfortable as possible.

I had a wonderful experience with this company. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Our pilot was skilled and clearly experienced. The value for the price was excellent. I would definitely recommend them.

Very quick turn around, plane was in good condition, alles paletti.

My flight boarding was interrupted as gate staff said I needed visa in advance for Vietnam....

Instead of landing we had to go around and landed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport instead of Subang. Then we had to restart and arrived over 2.5 hrs late

As usual, poor communication on delays. No info, no updates, no apologies.

Uncoordinated boarding, seat comfort is terrible, even toilet is so small that overweight people wouldn't fit in. Baggage scam with additional fees. Stay away from this airline.

Forthright communication to the customers regarding services offered and any fees involved.

Scoot is a no frills budget airline. Do not expect a legacy airline experience.

I have taken more than 50 flights in the past year and this is the worst onboard experience that I've come across. There's always a risk with budget airlines and their creative views of customer service. Having bought a standard seat, we boarded at the assigned seat - we naturally couldn't choose ourselves as that would be extra cost. After take-off, the person in the row in front leans back their seat. As a frequent flyer, I believe this is their right, so I try to lean my seat back as well to have the same space available. However, my standard seat could not lean back, as the row behind was an exit row. As I had paid for a standard seat, not a less space than standard, I moved to the completely free row behind me. This was not allowed, as due to extra legroom, this would cost extra. Subsequently spent the next 30 mins discussing this scenario with the crew. I have no issues with budget airlines and additional charges, but if I pay for a standard seat, I want a standard seat, not one with less space. As you do not offer me a discount for the less space, do not try and charge me a premium, when I find a free seat with more space. It works both ways Scoot.

Finishes were quite worn, including our very scratched up seatback. No entertainment available, and the WiFi (even for “ScootHub”) was very slow. Crew were somewhat friendly.

Food & lower the prices. Look at Air Asia food look better & affordable

Not a frequent user of their website booking. Booked my check-in baggage and only realized that I did not book my check in baggage for return flight. The receipt was not clear in identifying that as well. Was charged exorbitantly at check in counter. Bad taste for sure when it is a business trip and not leisure trip. Baggage was delayed for more than an hour at belt back in SG.

Boarding took forever. It's also weird that we paid more (for preferred seats) to get on the plane last. Inflight WiFi never worked the entire trip. I want my money back.

The cosmetic condition was pretty run down. The carpets were badly worn out. Even the paint on the wings was chipped and peeled! Looks like they are running these 787s to the ground..

WiFi didn’t work on both sectors so made killing time harder - planes clean modern and good flight crew - would do again if WiFi works

Freezing onboard and staff refused to give me hot water “because we were landing soon”. The plane arrived at the gate an hour late. And there’s an air leak in one of the bathrooms. Very scary noise.

Batik Air is racing to the bottom of the list with its consistent flight delays. Especially out of Malaysia. Shocking that they keep getting away with it without any form of punishment from the authorities. Also very inconsistent rules on cabin luggage.

Need to improve the availability of the food. Seems like everything sold out

Did not like that we were not informed about the 4 hour delay, crew not friendly, noone at terminals to consult with...all employees for Batrik were behind glass aftervgoing through security at the gate again. Why no agent at Gate H 10 to answer questions? And no apology. Updates would have eased anxiety. Boarding is disorderly also.

During this flight all the crew just focused on making money by selling food and drinks. There was only one washroom open. And it really smelled bad and wasn’t usable. Even to watch something onboard entertainment u have to rent headphones pathetic airline but only one with direct flight so pretty much the only option from Karachi to KL

Delayed for 3 hours, need to pay extra for drinking water.

The OD2204 KUL-LGK was delayed 40 minutes due to air-condition malfuntion, after inspection the technician give green light for the flight to go as usual but the air-condition is still not working properly, passengers complaining to the stewardess but they cannot do anything, I did tweet to @malindoair to complaint but no reply from them … hope this Batik Air is not having problem like Rayani Air and I do hope the management do respond to my complaint as well

Nasi lemak was horrible. Plain white rice, tasteless sambal, no cucumber, no kacang, no ikan bilis. And the chicken was colourless and tasteless, tasted like boiled chicken. Entertainment system didn't work at all.

2 delayed flights - hotel layover in a different country- lost baggage.

Silly to not even offer people water for free when they are paying so much for tickets.

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