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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Athens

There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Athens. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Dubai, about 13h 35m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 31m
KULATHDOH

Kuala Lumpur to Athens at a glance

Fastest journey13h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Athens

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
KUL Doha (DOH) ATH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 35m
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KUL Dubai (DXB) ATH
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Emirates · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~13h 31m
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3
KUL Singapore (SIN) ATH
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Ethiopian Airlines, Firefly · Leg 2: Scoot
One airline, one ticket ~14h 10m
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KUL Abu Dhabi (AUH) ATH
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 34m
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KUL Jeddah (JED) ATH
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~14h 14m
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KUL Sharjah (SHJ) ATH
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Air Arabia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 31m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,739 km5,427 miles
Journey time
13h 31mestimate
Time difference
-6hAthens vs Kuala Lumpur
Currency in Athens
EUR
Airports
KUL, SZB → ATH

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Athens: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Athens?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Dubai and Singapore. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Athens?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,739 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and Athens?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB), Singapore (SIN) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and Athens?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Athens?
Athens is 6 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.

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