Skyscanner home

Cheap Flights from Tehran (THRA) to Kuala Lumpur (KULM)

Compare Tehran to Kuala Lumpur flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Kuala Lumpur

Book the best Kuala Lumpur fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kuala Lumpur.£411 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Feb, returning Mon, 2 Mar.Return flight with SalamAir and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 16 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £411, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£429 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Jan, returning Wed, 4 Feb.Return flight with SalamAir and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 4 Feb, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £429, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£439 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb, returning Mon, 16 Feb.Return flight with SalamAir and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 16 Feb, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £439, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£448 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Mar, returning Thu, 12 Mar.Return flight with Air Arabia and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £448, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£507 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with Air Arabia and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £507, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£526 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £526, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£526 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Jan, returning Wed, 25 Mar.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £526, select.
Kuala Lumpur.£526 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Jul, returning Thu, 23 Jul.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Imam Khomeini International on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Imam Khomeini International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £526, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Tehran to Kuala Lumpur flights are currently cheapest in February.
Jan
from £537
Feb
from £439
Mar
from £448
Apr
from £507
May
Find prices
Jun
Find prices
Jul
from £526
Aug
Find prices
Sep
Find prices
Oct
from £526
Nov
Find prices
Dec
Find prices

Alternative Tehran to Kuala Lumpur routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah

11 miles from central Kuala Lumpur
Closest
from £753
Search flights

Kuala Lumpur International

28 miles from central Kuala Lumpur
Cheapest
from £411
Search flights

Tehran to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£411
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

Finding cheap flights from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah and Kuala Lumpur International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur is £411. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur. But we found flights with one or more stops from £411.
As of January 2026, there are no flights flying from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur.
The cheapest month to fly from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur is usually February.
If you're flying from Tehran, the cheapest airport near Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International – which is 28.5 miles away from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. We've found flights into this airport from £411.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur on Monday, 16 February 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Tehran and Kuala Lumpur. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kuala Lumpur but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In January, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. May is typically the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is November.
The cheapest airline that flies to Kuala Lumpur is SalamAir .

Travelling from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know

  • Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in Tehran. Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur departing from here.

  • When working out where to arrive in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) are the chief entry points.

  • The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Tehran.

  • Allow plenty of time to make your Tehran to Kuala Lumpur flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Tehran to Kuala Lumpur flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your plane ticket from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your Tehran to Kuala Lumpur flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Flying from Tehran

Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for Tehran to Kuala Lumpur flights leaving from Imam Khomeini International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • Central Tehran to IKA is around 40 kms (25 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Booked an early flight from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur? Stay at a hotel near Imam Khomeini International Airport, such as Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel will also put you moments from check-in.

  • Of all flights leaving Imam Khomeini International Airport, 69.19% touch down on time at their destination.

Arriving in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur is roughly 48 kms (30 miles). It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:

  • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar to explore Kuala Lumpur and beyond.

  • To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks ahead of your Tehran to Kuala Lumpur flight.

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

  • Central Kuala Lumpur is approximately 16 kms (10 miles) from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). After your flight from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 25 minutes.

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near SZB. Tuck yourself in after your Tehran to Kuala Lumpur flight at any of these well-located options:

  • Forget about public transport timetables or long cab lines. Grab a Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the rates and availability from Sixt, WAHDAH and Agtran.

  • Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at SZB can get you a lower rate.

Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur, while August is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Kuala Lumpur based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Tehran to Kuala Lumpur ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur in January when temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

More about Kuala Lumpur

  • Start your Kuala Lumpur trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur, explore our range of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Petronas Twin Towers, Merdeka Square and Central Market Cultural Performances are highlights which should be on any well-planned Kuala Lumpur itinerary.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kuala Lumpur has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Malaysia waiting to be explored. Around 210 miles north of Kuala Lumpur, a trip to Kota Bharu will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.

  • Another well-known destination in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is around 11 miles west of Kuala Lumpur. Plan to visit highlights including Simflightkl.

More travel options

Plan the rest of your trip from Tehran to Kuala Lumpur

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.