How many domestic flights are there per week in Malaysia?

There are around 10,023 flights around Malaysia each week.

When are domestic flights in Malaysia the cheapest?

It looks like domestic flights in Malaysia are currently cheapest in September, but fares can fluctuate a lot. Why not set up a Price Alert, so you can watch your preferred flight and book when it's cheapest?

Are domestic flights the best way to get around Malaysia?

If you want to save time, yes. Whereas boats, trains or driving can take a full day or more, a flight across Malaysia takes an hour or less.

Do I need a passport to take a domestic flight in Malaysia?

No. Whilst travellers do need to present ID, you generally only need a passport if you are leaving Malaysia. But it's best to check with your airline before you fly to make sure, as policies can differ.

If travelling within Malaysia, when should I arrive at the airport for my flight?

It's important to allow enough time to drop any baggage and clear security just as you would if you were travelling somewhere outside of Malaysia. So try to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight.

What's the cheapest destination I can fly to within Malaysia?

Currently, flights from Johor Bahru Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport are the best value.

How much are domestic flights in Malaysia?

The average price of Malaysia domestic flights is around RM159.

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Kuala Lumpur.RM75 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Sep, returning Tue, 10 Sep.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Johor Bahru on Wed, 4 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 10 Sep, arriving in Johor Bahru.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM75, select.

Kuala Terengganu.RM76 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 4 Oct.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 1 Oct, arriving in Kuala Terengganu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Terengganu on Fri, 4 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM76, select.

Kota Bharu.RM76 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Aug, returning Thu, 8 Aug.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 1 Aug, arriving in Kota Bharu.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kota Bharu on Thu, 8 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM76, select.

Kuantan.RM76 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Jun, returning Thu, 13 Jun.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 10 Jun, arriving in Kuantan.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuantan on Thu, 13 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM76, select.

Johor Bahru.RM76 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Nov, returning Sun, 1 Dec.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 28 Nov, arriving in Johor Bahru.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Johor Bahru on Sun, 1 Dec, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM76, select.

Alor Setar.RM76 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jul, returning Sun, 28 Jul.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 27 Jul, arriving in Alor Setar.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Alor Setar on Sun, 28 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM76, select.

Langkawi.RM94 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Oct, returning Tue, 15 Oct.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 14 Oct, arriving in Langkawi.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Langkawi on Tue, 15 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM94, select.

George Town.RM94 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Aug, returning Tue, 13 Aug.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 6 Aug, arriving in Penang.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Penang on Tue, 13 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM94, select.

Facts on the fly: domestic travel in Malaysia

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest domestic flight found from Johor Bahru	Kuala Lumpur, RM75
Cheapest month to fly	September
Most popular destination in Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur
Most popular domestic airline	AirAsia

Finding cheap domestic flights in Malaysia

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Fly with Malaysia Airlines

Currently, Malaysia Airlines offers the lowest priced flights around Malaysia. The lowest price we found over the next 12 months is RM75.

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Fly in September

We've crunched the flight calendar and it looks like fares around Malaysia are currently lowest in September, and most expensive in April.

Catching domestic flights in Malaysia: FAQs

: There are around 10,023 flights around Malaysia each week.
: It looks like domestic flights in Malaysia are currently cheapest in September, but fares can fluctuate a lot. Why not set up a Price Alert, so you can watch your preferred flight and book when it's cheapest?
: If you want to save time, yes. Whereas boats, trains or driving can take a full day or more, a flight across Malaysia takes an hour or less.
: No. Whilst travellers do need to present ID, you generally only need a passport if you are leaving Malaysia. But it's best to check with your airline before you fly to make sure, as policies can differ.
: It's important to allow enough time to drop any baggage and clear security just as you would if you were travelling somewhere outside of Malaysia. So try to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight.
: Currently, flights from Johor Bahru Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport are the best value.
: The average price of Malaysia domestic flights is around RM159.