Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Krabi Airport (KBV): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Krabi Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Krabi is one hour behind Kuala Lumpur and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Flights from KUL to KBV start at 07:05 — the first with AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 17:05 with AirAsia. Overall, you can choose from 159 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Krabi Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your KUL to KBV flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
AirAsia has direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Krabi Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Krabi — and maybe even more of Thailand if your schedule allows.
AirAsia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for KUL to KBV flights is AirAsia.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Krabi Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between KUL and KBV:
Don Mueang International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Chiang Mai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Krabi Airport (KBV)
£22 is the best price for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Krabi Airport flight. Return flights start from £43. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from KUL to KBV, reserve your trip five months ahead of your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Krabi Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from KUL to KBV.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Krabi Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Of all flights leaving Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% arrive on time at their destination.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is about 40 miles from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 4 hours 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near KUL? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Krabi Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Krabi Airport (KBV)
If you're landing on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Krabi Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near KBV:
Follow your own route with a Krabi Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Drive Car Hire, Hertz or Thai Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Krabi and beyond.
Booking your ride from Krabi Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Krabi Airport (KBV) to central Krabi
Krabi Airport to central Krabi has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 7 miles away.
When to fly to Krabi Airport (KBV)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Krabi Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Krabi. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Krabi is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Krabi Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KUL to KBV around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Krabi. Around 80 miles away to the north, its best attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another well-known destination in Thailand and is around 75 miles east of Krabi. No trip is complete without visiting Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.
