What to know about flights from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Dubai is approximately 5,526.05 km. It takes around 6 hours 57 minutes on average to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is November.

Cheapest one-way
$221
Batik Air Malaysia Batik Air Malaysia KUL-DXB 7h 20m · Nonstop Thu, Nov 19
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Cheapest round-trip
$381
Air India Air India KUL-DXB 17h · 2 stops Mon, Nov 30 - Wed, Dec 2
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When to travel
November
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
5,526.05 km
Flight distance
6h 57m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $221 and round-trip from $381. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai operate an average of 9 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 35.9% on-time departure rate and a 88.7% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Kuala Lumpur to Dubai flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai are Emirates, Qatar Airways, and AirAsia, among 3 carriers on this route. Batik Air Malaysia offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai?

The average price of one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai is November, with an average price of $288; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to $527.

$527
$408
$288
$169
    Cheapest
  • $297
    Oct
  • $288
    Nov
  • $319
    Dec
  • $296
    Jan
  • $328
    Feb
  • $357
    Mar
  • $427
    Apr
  • $407
    May
  • $437
    Jun
  • $383
    Jul
  • $527
    Aug
  • $465
    Sep

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai?

Average price of round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai are found during April, with an average price of $663. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to $901.

$901
$782
$663
$544
    Cheapest
  • $725
    Oct
  • $744
    Nov
  • $901
    Dec
  • $740
    Jan
  • $745
    Feb
  • $666
    Mar
  • $663
    Apr
  • $686
    May
  • $817
    Jun
  • $799
    Jul
  • $897
    Aug
  • $771
    Sep

When is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai are available on Oct 14, with fares starting at $255.

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$355
$255
$156
    Cheapest
  • $311
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    Oct
  • $387
    10
  • $454
    11
  • $280
    12
  • $288
    13
  • $255
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai (KUL-DXB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Batik Air Malaysia offers one-way fares as low as $221 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KUL to DXB on Thu, Nov 19), while Air India offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $381 departing on Mon, Nov 30 and returning on Wed, Dec 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai with the following airlines, including: Emirates AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 6 hours 57 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Dubai (DXB).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 21 flight per week flying from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK345 (10:40)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Nov 19, with one-way flights priced at just $221.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Batik Air Malaysia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Dubai travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai on October 25, 2026 with Air India, with prices starting at $215.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Dubai NP Bus Station (XHB), and Dubai Etihad Bus Station (XNB). Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Dubai International Airport (KUL-DXB) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Dubai and Kuala Lumpur is 4h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai is $427. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai is $633. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Kuala Lumpur and Dubai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Scoot and IndiGoare the most popular budget airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.