Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your KUL to PLM flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between KUL and PLM include:
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Juanda International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport flight is P2,489. A return ticket right now is P4,679. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from KUL to PLM, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Of the departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% land on time at their destination.
To get to Kuala Lumpur International Airport from central Kuala Lumpur, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 4 hours 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near KUL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PLM instead:
Travel where the road takes you with a Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car to explore beyond Palembang's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM) to central Palembang
From Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport, Palembang is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Palembang. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Palembang is September, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KUL to PLM sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Bekasi is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Palembang. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Indonesia, consider Tangerang, about 418 kilometres south-east of Palembang. Rumah Bidara, Kurnia alam and Pemancingan Bang Mul Jangkung (BMJ) are key highlights.