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Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok from Jakarta with oneworld

A short break in two neighbouring capitals.

oneworldUpdated 2 November 2026 · 4 min read
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Jakarta → Kuala Lumpur → Bangkok → Kuala Lumpur → Jakarta · 4 678 km · 4 nonstop flights
The trip

Malaysia Airlines flies nonstop from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur: the Petronas Towers, Batu Caves and Bukit Bintang's food. Malaysia Airlines then takes you to Bangkok for temples and floating markets, and back home through Kuala Lumpur. Short flights, ideal for a long weekend.

4 678 kmin total
9 h 00in the air
4nonstop flights
1airline, one alliance

The itinerary, leg by leg

01

Jakarta → Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia AirlinesMalaysia Airlines2 h 15
02

Kuala Lumpur → Bangkok

Malaysia AirlinesMalaysia Airlines2 h 15
03

Bangkok → Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia AirlinesMalaysia Airlines2 h 15
04

Kuala Lumpur → Jakarta

Malaysia AirlinesMalaysia Airlines2 h 15
Malaysia AirlinesMalaysia Airlines

Your stops, in practice

Kuala Lumpur · 2 to 3 days

Best time: February and July are the least rainy months; October and November the wettest. From the airport: KLIA Ekspres train to KL Sentral, about 30 minutes. Don't miss: the Petronas Towers, the Batu Caves, food at Jalan Alor.

Bangkok · 3 to 4 days

Best time: November to February, the cool season. From the airport: Airport Rail Link to the city, about 30 minutes. Don't miss: the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, a boat on the Chao Phraya, the evening markets.

Length of the trip

Allow 5 to 7 days on the ground for the whole trip, not counting flight days.

Entry requirements

Each country has its own entry rules (visa, electronic travel authorisation, passport valid for several months after your return), depending on your nationality. Check them on the official websites before you book.

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