Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shenzhen — $87

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Kuala Lumpur is served mainly by two airports with distinct roles. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the country’s primary international hub, handling most long-haul and full-service carriers alongside many international low-cost airlines; fares here can be midrange to premium depending on carrier and season. KUL sits about 45 km south of the city center in Sepang and is usually reached by the KLIA Ekspres train in roughly 28 minutes (single fares typically higher than local rail), airport express or KTM/ERL services taking 30–40 minutes, taxis and app-hails which can take 45–60 minutes depending on traffic and cost more. Pros: comprehensive facilities, many lounges and direct international connections; cons: distance from central Kuala Lumpur and occasional peak-hour congestion. Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB), often called Subang Airport, functions largely as a domestic and regional gateway and can be preferred by budget regional and turboprop operators as well as some business aviation services. Located about 20 km northwest of central Kuala Lumpur, transfer times are commonly 25–40 minutes by taxi or ride-share, and local buses link the terminal with suburban transit for lower fares. SZB can be more convenient for short domestic hops and private flights due to its proximity and smaller scale, but it typically offers fewer international services and amenities compared with KLIA, so comfort and connection options are more limited.

Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX) acts as the city’s main international and domestic gateway, functioning more as a full-service hub for carriers like China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines while also seeing low-cost regional operators. It sits about 32–40 km northwest of downtown Shenzhen, with the Airport Express (metro Line 11) taking roughly 35–45 minutes and taxis or ride-hailing usually 40–60 minutes depending on traffic; fares can vary from modest metro fares to taxi/ride costs that are typically mid-range for Chinese cities. Pros: modern terminals, good flight variety and convenient metro link. Cons: longer road distances from some urban districts and peak-hour congestion can add delays.