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Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

WMKK
648
Flights/Day
07:06
Local Time
Kuala Lumpur
Timezone
69ft
Elevation
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VFR
26°C
Few Clouds • 3kt • 1007.00"
Observed: 22:30 UTC
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Cloud Forecast Convective Activity
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02:00
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14:00 TEMPO
CLR
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About Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur experiences tropical thunderstorms year-round, intensifying during monsoon (October-March). Storms are brief but can be intense.

Is Kuala Lumpur Airport turbulent?

Kuala Lumpur sits in the tropics where daily thunderstorms are a fact of life. The monsoon climate produces intense but short-lived storms almost every afternoon, especially during the wetter months from October through March. Convective turbulence from these storms can be moderate to severe near developing cells, though pilots typically navigate around the most active areas.

  • November is the wettest month with over 10 inches of rain
  • Daily afternoon thunderstorms are common year-round
  • Storms are intense but typically short-lived
How does monsoon season affect KUL flights?

The northeast monsoon (November-March) brings the heaviest rainfall and most frequent thunderstorms. Flights may be delayed while storm cells pass over the airport, but total closures are rare. The inter-monsoon periods (April-May and September-October) can bring particularly intense storms. Airlines are experienced at operating in these conditions.

When is the best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur?

June through August is the driest period with fewer thunderstorms, though some still occur. Early morning flights year-round avoid peak afternoon storm activity. If flying during monsoon season, expect possible 30-60 minute delays while active cells pass. The tropical climate means no season is completely storm-free.

Is turbulence at Kuala Lumpur dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Kuala Lumpur?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 83
Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
MH6211
Malaysia Airlines
MEL 07:10 Local -- Forecast
TR457
Scoot
+1 codeshare AK
SIN 07:10 Local -- Forecast
MH6102
Malaysia Airlines
+2 codeshares ID MH
KCH 07:10 Local -- Forecast
AK818
Airasia
HKT 07:10 Local airbus a320-216 Forecast
AK442
Airasia
BDJ 07:15 Local airbus a320-216 Forecast
AK156
Airasia
KWL 07:15 Local airbus a320-216 Forecast
NH816
Ana
NRT 07:15 Local -- Forecast
AK6430
Airasia
KBR 07:15 Local -- Forecast
AK6224
Airasia
TGG 07:15 Local -- Forecast
MH713
Malaysia Airlines
+1 codeshare ID
CGK 07:20 Local -- Forecast
AK703
Airasia
+1 codeshare MH
SIN 07:20 Local -- Forecast
ID7902
Batik Air
SBW 07:20 Local -- Forecast
ID7336
Batik Air
+1 codeshare AK
PKU 07:20 Local -- Forecast
MH6205
Malaysia Airlines
SYD 07:20 Local -- Forecast
AK403
Airasia
PDG 07:20 Local -- Forecast
MH857
Malaysia Airlines
YIA 07:20 Local -- Forecast
MH871
Malaysia Airlines
SUB 07:25 Local -- Forecast
MU7702
China Eastern Airlines
NKG 07:25 Local -- Forecast
D7530
Airasia X
KIX 07:30 Local -- Forecast
ID1002
Batik Air
BKI 07:30 Local boeing 737-8u3 Forecast
Z27113
Philippines Airasia
CEB 07:35 Local -- Forecast
D7302
Airasia X
HGH 07:40 Local -- Forecast
AK6114
Airasia
PEN 07:40 Local -- Forecast
AK370
Airasia
DPS 07:45 Local -- Forecast
AK423
Airasia (Weareallchampions Livery)
BTJ 07:45 Local airbus a320-216 Forecast
MH2542
Malaysia Airlines
KCH 07:50 Local boeing 737-8fz Forecast
MH601
Malaysia Airlines
SIN 07:50 Local -- Forecast
MH1037
Malaysia Airlines
JHB 07:55 Local -- Forecast
MH6162
Malaysia Airlines
PVG 07:55 Local -- Forecast
OD2302
Malindo Air
+2 codeshares ID MH
KBR 08:00 Local -- Forecast
AK5653
Airasia
MYY 08:01 Local airbus a320-216 Forecast
ID2102
Batik Air
+1 codeshare MH
PEN 08:01 Local -- Forecast
MF824
Xiamen Airlines
XMN 08:01 Local -- Forecast
ID2302
Batik Air
KBR 08:01 Local boeing 737-8gp Forecast
MH841
Malaysia Airlines
PKU 08:01 Local -- Forecast
AK5106
Airasia
+1 codeshare MH
BKI 08:01 Local -- Forecast
AK5742
Airasia
TWU 08:01 Local -- Forecast
AK5206
Airasia
+1 codeshare FY
KCH 08:01 Local -- Forecast
AK472
Airasia
BTH 08:05 Local -- Forecast
CZ366
China Southern Airlines
CAN 08:05 Local -- Forecast
MH2608
Malaysia Airlines
LBU 08:05 Local -- Forecast
MH806
Malaysia Airlines
+1 codeshare AK
MNL 08:10 Local -- Forecast
AK880
Airasia
DMK 08:10 Local -- Forecast
CX730
Cathay Pacific
HKG 08:10 Local -- Forecast
TR443
Scoot
+3 codeshares ID OD AK
SIN 08:10 Local -- Forecast
MH1326
Malaysia Airlines
TGG 08:15 Local -- Forecast
TH1021
Raya Airways
+3 codeshares AK QZ
CGK 08:15 Local -- Forecast
ID7906
Batik Air
+1 codeshare MH
SBW 08:20 Local -- Forecast
D7506
Airasia X
ICN 08:20 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
MH2742
Malaysia Airlines
BTU 08:20 Local -- Forecast
TK244
Turkish Airlines
+2 codeshares D D7
SYD 08:25 Local airbus a350-941 Forecast
MH133
Malaysia Airlines
AKL 08:30 Local airbus a330-941 Forecast
AK6306
Airasia
LGK 08:30 Local -- Forecast
MH860
Malaysia Airlines
+1 codeshare AK
KNO 08:30 Local -- Forecast
ID366
Batik Air
LOP 08:30 Local -- Forecast
MH152
Malaysia Airlines
MED 08:30 Local -- Forecast
FY3520
Firefly
SAI 08:35 Local -- Forecast
AK6051
Airasia
+1 codeshare AK
JHB 08:35 Local -- Forecast
AK6144
Airasia
PEN 08:35 Local -- Forecast
ID3360
Batik Air
PKU 08:35 Local -- Forecast
AK74
Airasia
MLE 08:35 Local -- Forecast
AK5198
Airasia
SDK 08:35 Local -- Forecast
ID614
Batik Air
HAK 08:40 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AK543
Airasia
PQC 08:40 Local -- Forecast
AK45
Airasia
+2 codeshares UL MH
CMB 08:40 Local -- Forecast
MH388
Malaysia Airlines
PVG 08:45 Local -- Forecast
AK6436
Airasia
KBR 08:50 Local -- Forecast
SQ103
Singapore Airlines
+2 codeshares MH AK
SIN 08:55 Local -- Forecast
MH2574
Malaysia Airlines
MYY 08:55 Local -- Forecast
MH746
Malaysia Airlines
+1 codeshare AK
DAD 08:55 Local boeing 737-8h6 Forecast
MH125
Malaysia Airlines
PER 08:55 Local -- Forecast
MH715
Malaysia Airlines
+2 codeshares ID AK
DPS 09:00 Local -- Forecast
MH376
Malaysia Airlines
CAN 09:00 Local -- Forecast
MH754
Malaysia Airlines
KTI 09:00 Local -- Forecast
ID7004
Batik Air
+2 codeshares AK MH
BKI 09:00 Local -- Forecast
MH711
Malaysia Airlines
CGK 09:00 Local -- Forecast
MH784
Malaysia Airlines
BKK 09:00 Local -- Forecast
MH172
Malaysia Airlines
DEL 09:00 Local -- Forecast
MH750
Malaysia Airlines
SGN 09:00 Local -- Forecast
AK9476
Airasia
+3 codeshares AK ID OD
TWU 09:00 Local -- Forecast
TK174
Turkish Airlines
+1 codeshare MH
SYD 09:00 Local -- Forecast
QZ321
Indonesia Airasia
+1 codeshare AK
SUB 09:05 Local airbus a320-216 Forecast
D7320
Airasia X
TFU 09:05 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
07:10
Local
KUL MEL
MH MH6211
07:10
Local
KUL SIN
TR TR457 +1
07:10
Local
KUL KCH
MH MH6102 +2
07:10
Local
KUL HKT
AK AK818
airbus a320-216
07:15
Local
KUL BDJ
AK AK442
airbus a320-216
07:15
Local
KUL KWL
AK AK156
airbus a320-216
07:15
Local
KUL NRT
NH NH816
07:15
Local
KUL KBR
AK AK6430
07:15
Local
KUL TGG
AK AK6224
07:20
Local
KUL CGK
MH MH713 +1
07:20
Local
KUL SIN
AK AK703 +1
07:20
Local
KUL SBW
ID ID7902
07:20
Local
KUL PKU
ID ID7336 +1
07:20
Local
KUL SYD
MH MH6205
07:20
Local
KUL PDG
AK AK403
07:20
Local
KUL YIA
MH MH857
07:25
Local
KUL SUB
MH MH871
07:25
Local
KUL NKG
MU MU7702
07:30
Local
KUL KIX
D7530
07:30
Local
KUL BKI
ID ID1002
boeing 737-8u3
07:35
Local
KUL CEB
Z27113
07:40
Local
KUL HGH
D7302
07:40
Local
KUL PEN
AK AK6114
07:45
Local
KUL DPS
AK AK370
07:45
Local
KUL BTJ
AK AK423
airbus a320-216
07:50
Local
KUL KCH
MH MH2542
boeing 737-8fz
07:50
Local
KUL SIN
MH MH601
07:55
Local
KUL JHB
MH MH1037
07:55
Local
KUL PVG
MH MH6162
08:00
Local
KUL KBR
OD OD2302 +2
08:01
Local
KUL MYY
AK AK5653
airbus a320-216
08:01
Local
KUL PEN
ID ID2102 +1
08:01
Local
KUL XMN
MF MF824
08:01
Local
KUL KBR
ID ID2302
boeing 737-8gp
08:01
Local
KUL PKU
MH MH841
08:01
Local
KUL BKI
AK AK5106 +1
08:01
Local
KUL TWU
AK AK5742
08:01
Local
KUL KCH
AK AK5206 +1
08:05
Local
KUL BTH
AK AK472
08:05
Local
KUL CAN
CZ CZ366
08:05
Local
KUL LBU
MH MH2608
08:10
Local
KUL MNL
MH MH806 +1
08:10
Local
KUL DMK
AK AK880
08:10
Local
KUL HKG
CX CX730
08:10
Local
KUL SIN
TR TR443 +3
08:15
Local
KUL TGG
MH MH1326
08:15
Local
KUL CGK
TH TH1021 +3
08:20
Local
KUL SBW
ID ID7906 +1
08:20
Local
KUL ICN
D7 D7506
airbus a330-343
08:20
Local
KUL BTU
MH MH2742
08:25
Local
KUL SYD
TK TK244 +2
airbus a350-941
08:30
Local
KUL AKL
MH MH133
airbus a330-941
08:30
Local
KUL LGK
AK AK6306
08:30
Local
KUL KNO
MH MH860 +1
08:30
Local
KUL LOP
ID ID366
08:30
Local
KUL MED
MH MH152
08:35
Local
KUL SAI
FY FY3520
08:35
Local
KUL JHB
AK AK6051 +1
08:35
Local
KUL PEN
AK AK6144
08:35
Local
KUL PKU
ID ID3360
08:35
Local
KUL MLE
AK AK74
08:35
Local
KUL SDK
AK AK5198
08:40
Local
KUL HAK
ID ID614
boeing 737 max 8
08:40
Local
KUL PQC
AK AK543
08:40
Local
KUL CMB
AK AK45 +2
08:45
Local
KUL PVG
MH MH388
08:50
Local
KUL KBR
AK AK6436
08:55
Local
KUL SIN
SQ SQ103 +2
08:55
Local
KUL MYY
MH MH2574
08:55
Local
KUL DAD
MH MH746 +1
boeing 737-8h6
08:55
Local
KUL PER
MH MH125
09:00
Local
KUL DPS
MH MH715 +2
09:00
Local
KUL CAN
MH MH376
09:00
Local
KUL KTI
MH MH754
09:00
Local
KUL BKI
ID ID7004 +2
09:00
Local
KUL CGK
MH MH711
09:00
Local
KUL BKK
MH MH784
09:00
Local
KUL DEL
MH MH172
09:00
Local
KUL SGN
MH MH750
09:00
Local
KUL TWU
AK AK9476 +3
09:00
Local
KUL SYD
TK TK174 +1
09:05
Local
KUL SUB
QZ QZ321 +1
airbus a320-216
09:05
Local
KUL TFU
D7320
airbus a330-343
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