Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Kuala Lumpur 13 hours ahead of Houston.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your IAH to KUL flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between IAH and KUL include:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Dubai Airport
Narita International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is P28,756. A return ticket is currently P54,176. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IAH to KUL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from IAH to KUL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
78.42% of flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport land at their destination on schedule.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near IAH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
Pick up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car and explore Kuala Lumpur and beyond with your own wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and GoSoCar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. The drive time takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 4 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
August is the busiest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Kuala Lumpur in February.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to KUL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be explored. Around 338 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, a visit to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Your trip through Malaysia wouldn't be complete without a stop in Kampung Baru Subang. Simflightkl is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur.