Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul, South Korea

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Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is ideal for a city break as well as being a significant business destination. In Seoul, ancient and modern Korea sit side by side – you will find Buddhist temples and historic palaces among the modern skyscrapers, such as the intriguing 15th-century palace of Changdeokgung. The shopping scene also blends traditional and contemporary with the option of modern malls and the exciting atmosphere of Gwangjang Market. The lively atmosphere of Seoul continues into the night with the bars and parties in the Gangnam or Apgujeong-dong districts.

Flying to Seoul

1. Which Airports serve Kuala Lumpur to Seoul?

The main airport serving Kuala Lumpur is Kula Lumpur International Airport (KUL), located 31 miles from the city. A smaller airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB), also handles some flights. Most international flights into Seoul land at Incheon International (ICN). The second Seoul airport is Gimpo International (GMP), which mostly handles domestic flights.

2. Which Airlines operate flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul?

There are a number of direct flights to Seoul from Kuala Lumpur each week from Air Asia, Korean Air, and Malaysian Airlines. You can also find airlines offering non-direct flights, such as Cathay Pacific and China Southern.

3. How long is the flight?

A direct flight to Seoul from Kuala Lumpur takes about 6 hours and 30 minutes, while non-direct flights take over 8 hours. Seoul is one hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur, so minimal adjustment will be required to get used to the new time zone.

4. Climate changes between Kuala Lumpur to Seoul

If you visit Seoul from June to August, then you will likely find the temperature similar to Kuala Lumpur. However, in the winter months, Seoul is considerably colder with the possibility of temperatures dropping below freezing.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

The currency used in Seoul is the South Korean Won. This can be changed at banks and other authorized centers across the city, though most businesses will accept major credit and debit cards.

Malaysians and many other nationalities do not require a visa to visit Korea for up to 90 days. For longer stays or to check if you need a visa, contact your nearest South Korean embassy.

Seoul Information

Both Kuala Lumpur and Seoul are lively cities with many opportunities to explore Asian culture. In Kuala Lumpur, you will also see the influence of other cultures that occupied the city, while Seoul is steeped in Korean culture, both ancient and modern.

The best way to discover more about the fascinating history of Seoul is to visit ancient sites such as the Jogyesa Temple and museums such as the Seoul Museum of History. If you have children, then a day at Lotte World, the world’s largest indoor theme park, is sure to please, while for outdoor fun, you can feed the deer in Seoul Forest or visit the Children’s Grand Park. For spectacular views over Seoul, take a trip to the N Seoul Tower.

Kuala Lumpur to Seoul Last modified: Jan 27, 2025 4:06 -05:00

We've scanned 119,262,985 round trip itineraries and found the cheapest flights to Seoul. Air Macau & Malindo frequently offer the best deals to Seoul flights, or select your preferred carrier below to see the cheapest days to fly.

Air Macau
KULSEL
Sat 3/8
1 stop
SELKUL
Wed 3/12
1 stop
MYR1,084
Malindo
KULSEL
Tue 5/20
nonstop
SELKUL
Thu 5/29
nonstop
MYR1,084
Vietnam
KULSEL
Thu 5/15
1 stop
SELKUL
Mon 5/19
1 stop
MYR1,246
China Eastern
KULSEL
Fri 2/21
2 stops
SELKUL
Tue 2/25
2 stops
MYR1,372
Multiple Airlines
KULSEL
Sat 5/3
1 stop
SELKUL
Tue 5/20
1 stop
MYR1,377
Xiamen
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Tue 2/18
1 stop
SELKUL
Tue 2/25
1 stop
MYR1,539

How Much is a Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul?

We have collected flight cost data from across the web for travel from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul, and have found the average flight price for this trip to be MYR1,116.

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Cheapest Day To Fly from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul

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Connecting Flights vs Direct Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul

Flights between some cities may be significantly cheaper if you choose a multi-stop airline ticket. Although these connecting flights sacrifice some convenience, on average, travelers save 20%-60% when they choose to fly multi-stop versus a direct flight.

The average price for connecting flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul is MYR1,233.

The average price for direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul is MYR1,390.

One Way Flights vs Round Trip Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul

We have found that there is often no price difference between buying a round trip flight versus a one way flight. Increased flexibility is the main benefit when it comes to buying a one way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul. However, booking a round trip flight can be a simpler process. You can compare round trip and one way flights by using our flight comparison.

The average price for one way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul is MYR639.

The average price for round trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul is MYR1,192.

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