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There are no on-site hotels at Manila Airport, however, there are several nearby hotels where you may wish to stay if you have an early morning flight. Alicia Apartment is located around 1 km from Manila Airport, and offers affordable rooms and a free airport shuttle service.

The quickest way to get from KUL into the city is with the KLIA Ekspres train, which goes from KLIA terminal directly to KL Sentral train station. Journey time is around 28min with trains usually departing around every 15min during peak hours (05:00 - 09:00 and 16:00 - 22:00) and around every 20min during off-peak hours. A single ticket costs around ₱ 660 (RM 55), and you can take advantage of a 10% discount when booking online in advance.

Among airlines operating Manila to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Manila and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Malaysia Airlines
• AirAsia
• Philippine Airlines
• Cebu Pacific

Flights from Manila to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Cebu Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Manila to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $249 return, compared with $262 via a stopover through Kota Kinabalu (BKI).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$138 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Cebu Pacific and AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Manila to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Hanoi Noibai (HAN) – 4% of one-stop connections

Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Manila to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $241 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $256, a difference of $15. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Manila to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 10 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Manila to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 12%.

Some of the most popular sights in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are KLCC Park, Petronas Towers, and Kuala Lumpur Sentral. These are among the most viewed places in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Manila to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 00:15 and lands at 04:15
• Latest: departs at 22:45 and lands at 02:45.

The flight takes about 4h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of $251. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Manila to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport takes 4h 00m, covering 4,003 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Manila to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $187, which is 33% above the typical average for this route.

Philippine Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Cebu Pacific has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Manila to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights are:

• Philippine Airlines: 91% on time
• Cebu Pacific: 87% on time
• Malaysia Airlines: 87% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 23m, compared to 10h 52m via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and 11h 11m via Hanoi Noibai (HAN).

Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Paradise
· Galaxy Asia Car Rental
· SEIYON Rent a Car
· Europcar
· GREEN MOTION

Return flights from Manila to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport range from $208 to $324, with an average of $251 over the past 12 months. Anything below $208 counts as a good deal.