Travelling from London to Malacca International Airport (MKZ): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports where you can begin your trip. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Malacca International Airport (MKZ). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Malacca is eight hours ahead of London. Malacca International Airport is located in Malacca, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from London to MKZ. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Malacca International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to MKZ flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Malacca International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Malacca International Airport (MKZ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Malacca International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near MKZ:
Getting from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to central Malacca
The centre of Malacca is roughly 8 kilometres from Malacca International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Malacca International Airport (MKZ)
$1,066 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Malacca International Airport. Return flights start at $1,813. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from London to MKZ, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from London to Malacca International Airport (MKZ)
Before you book your flight from London to Malacca International Airport (MKZ), work out when to go based on your budget and travel style. Peak season in Malacca offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season generally means cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
When booking your London to MKZ flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Malacca, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Malacca International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 30ºC.
More about Malacca
Start your Malacca trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Malacca International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Malacca Straits Mosque, The Stadthuys and Malacca River are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Malacca itinerary.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Malacca. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include PETRONAS Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers and Petronas Tower take photo point.
Next? Make your way to Kampung Baru Subang. It's located about 129 kilometres north-west of Malacca and features highlights like Simflightkl.