Showing 7 Garuda Indonesia Flights from Kuala Lumpur - Starting at Just ₹10,271

  About Kuala Lumpur

When you think of Malaysia, only two names crop up, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Touted to be a fancy holiday destination, Kuala Lumpur is the capital of the lovely country of Malaysia. With dominating skylines and alluring sights, the city manages to attract tourists all-round the year. Christmas and New Year celebrations especially, in Kuala Lumpur, are legendary and certainly something you should indulge in. The streets are decked up, and purveyors and locales are full of life.

Best time to visit Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is located quite close to the equator, which results in the city being perpetually hot and wet. The city only witnesses summers and monsoons with very mild to non-existent winters. Out of the unfavourable weather though, the month's May to July are pleasant. It is relatively dry during these months, which helps enjoy the brisk sun and dry weather. The city looks very lively during these months as the sky is clearer and the sun rays can touch the streets. The hotel prices during this time are comparatively high as it is the peak season. You might have to deal with some exorbitant hotel rates in Kuala Lumpur. While there might be some options for cheap hotels in Kuala Lumpur, for that you might want to make prior bookings. It will enable you to save up on a lot of money and ensure that you get some great deals as well.

May through August also enables easier access to tourist attractions within the city. You can enjoy places like Sunway Lagoon Park and more without having to deal with excess sun's rays and wet weather. Of course, it is going to be hot most of the time with temperatures standing between 30 to 35 degree Celsius. However, the nights are pleasant, and the dry weather helps feel at ease. December through February is also considered to be a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur. The holiday spirit is strong with the city during these months. Not just the universally recognised holidays but you can also indulge in some of the Malaysian holidays and festivals like Chinese New Year and Thaipusam Festival.

Places to visit in Kuala Lumpur

A trip to Kuala Lumpur should always start with checking out the city's major highlight, the Petronas Twin Towers. The twin skyscrapers in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur were once the tallest buildings in the world before they were surpassed by Taipei 101. Batu Caves is another important landmark in Kuala Lumpur which is a series of caves made up of limestones with temples within them. The shrine is dedicated to the Hindu god, Lord Murugan and is one of the biggest and most popular Hindu temples. The celebrations of Thaipusam take place here annually. Another intriguing building in Kuala Lumpur is the Menara Kuala Lumpur, which is a communication centre that stands at the height of 421 meters. It is the seventh-tallest freestanding tower recognised worldwide. The Dataran Merdeka is also an exciting attraction in Kuala Lumpur. It is located bang opposite the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.

Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is quite an interesting place that would definitely marvel you. It is acknowledged as the largest covered bird park in the world. In fact, within the bird park, you can actually choose from the slew of bird watching sections that range from flamingos to parrots to hornbill. The park also houses the famous Indian blue peacocks, cockatoos, parakeets and eagles, to name a few. One of the city's cultural heritage is the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Even though the Moorish-style building holds no political or historical significance, it still manages to garner a lot of attention. The evenings here are exceptional as the building is decked up with lights and pizzazz. The National Mosque Of Malaysia is also a fine structure that would impress you. The architecture of the mosque is beautiful and depicts the Islam culture in its full glory. You should definitely go around the structure and soak in the brilliance of the religious infrastructure. It certainly is a beauty.

Things to do in Kuala Lumpur

For folks travelling from India, it would be silly to visit another locality that is inspired by the country. However, Kuala Lumpur's version of Little India will impress you. From bright decorations to Indian brands nestled in the area, the place would definitely get your attention. Similarly, you should also visit Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur to soak in all the dozens of restaurants and food joints that are heavily influenced by the Chinese. From Reggae Nar to indulging in some traditional laksa and curry noodles, this part of the city will amaze you and your stomach. Speaking of the stomach, Jalan Alor is a haven for foodies who wish to explore the street food culture of Kuala Lumpur. The place is practically lit with too many street food dishes set up by hawkers. They are cheap and too delicious. It is quite an experience worth exploring. Of course, there is room for shopping in Kuala Lumpur too as Berjaya Times Square is the spot with all kinds of entertainment.

Food and restaurants in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur's Oversea Restaurant is undoubtedly the most famous and a favourite among food critics too. From its flavourful char siu to the perfectly-cooked ham yue fah lam poh, the restaurant brings a lovely melange of flavours in a quaint environment. You can find a paradisiacal Indian restaurant in Kuala Lumpur too as Bala's Banana Leaf is a delight. With a spacious establishment, the food is a little trip down the South of India in Malaysia. Much like how the traditional South Indian food is served on a banana leaf, the same idea is followed at Bala's where you are blessed with lip-smacking dishes such as curries from lentils, fish, crab and vegetables made from spinach, cucumber and yogurt. The seafood here is a major seller. Get yourself a lovely Malaysian breakfast spread at Kedai Makanan Nam Chun. It is the best and ultimate comfort food, as stated by many food critics. Kuala Lumpur also welcomes French cuisine's succulent dishes at Entier at Alila Bangsar.

The ride continues as more restaurants are introduced to satiate your food cravings in Kuala Lumpur. Excelling in the noodle business is Albert Lai's Yung Kee Beef Noodles. The establishment serves the best rice noodles in beef broth with brisket, tendon and other cuts of beef. It is comfortable and soothing to the soul. The city also has room for Japanese cuisine as Sushi Azabu has been installed here. You can find the delicious ramen, tempura, sushi, yakitori and more statement dishes from the Japanese kitchen. Not just Japanese but Kuala Lumpur also has Pizzeria Dihyang, an Italian retreat where you will find some exquisite traditional Italian food, including pizza made from a wood-burning oven. It is quite a perfect setting and something you will certainly enjoy.

How to reach Kuala Lumpur (Transportation)

Flight connectivity to Kuala Lumpur is quite convenient and regular. Malaysia is recognised worldwide as one of the best tourist destinations, owing to its wide beaches and lovely weather. With cities like Singapore and Kuala Lumpur nestled perfectly on the shores of the country, it is not surprising that Malaysia receives a lot of tourists from India. The fact that the demand is high enables many airlines to provide flights from India to Kuala Lumpur. Airlines such as Malindo Air, Malaysia Airlines, GoAir, IndiGo, Srilankan Airlines, SpiceJet, AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, Silkair, Thai Airways, Vistara, to name a few, have regular flights from India. You can also find direct and nonstop flights to Kuala Lumpur from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, among a few cities. Malindo Air and Malaysia Airlines are two prominent airlines that have special direct flights reserved for Kuala Lumpur from India. The most popular route chosen for Kuala Lumpur is from Thailand or Singapore. In fact, Singapore and Colombo are some of the international routes that have amazing connectivity with Kuala Lumpur. Often a majority of tourists root for these city connections to reach Kuala Lumpur if they fail to snag the direct flight tickets.

The flight tickets to Kuala Lumpur are very cheap. In fact, you can round off your trip to and from Kuala Lumpur for less than INR 30,000. You wouldn't even need to make any special adjustments with respect to the connectivity of the flight or duration. These prices can be availed on direct nonstop flights to Kuala Lumpur. It only takes about five hours and thirty minutes to reach Kuala Lumpur from India. Plus, you will find some convenient time to catch the flight, so it doesn't mess with your travel schedule too. Make your flight bookings to Kuala Lumpur online to avail some of the benefits. While you are making flight bookings, you can also reserve your hotels in Kuala Lumpur to get some discounts or online deals. There are many provisions of combo deals available online. Depending on which season you pick for your trip to the city, you will be able to snag some amazing online flight deals and cheap hotel prices too, in Kuala Lumpur. It is best to make prior flight and hotel bookings in Kuala Lumpur as the city is quite expensive and you will need all the money to spend on the holiday.

  About Garuda Indonesia

PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or better known as simply Garuda Indonesia is a famous Indonesian airline. The airline was formerly called the Garuda Indonesian Airways. It was founded in 1947 as KLM Interinsulair Bedrijf. The headquarters of Garuda Indonesia is at the Soekarno–Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, near Jakarta. Garuda Indonesia is on the second spot amongst the top airlines in Indonesia. It operates on multiple international flying routes as well as many domestic routes. Garuda Indonesia began to operate in the Indonesian war of independence against in the late 1940s. In January 1949, the first commercial flight operated from Calcutta to Rangoon. This flight is considered as the founding day for the airlines. By mid-1950s, the airline had a fleet of 38 aircraft. The fleet added more planes for the during the 1960s. In 1965, plans to expand beyond the Asian market unfolded intending to introduce new international routes, as the company brought its first Douglas DC-8. Flight operations began to Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Rome and Paris. The company also, soon, started flights to China.

The name of the airline, Garuda, has its roots in the Hindu culture and mythology. As per Hindu tradition, Garuda is the name of Lord Vishnu's mount. The name was given to the flight in 1949 at the Dutch–Indonesian Round Table Conference. Indonesian President Sukarno had recited a poem composed by the celebrated poet Raden Mas Noto Soetoro. The words of the impressive poem were, "Ik ben Garuda, Vishnoe's Vogel, die zijn vleugels uitslaat hoog Boven UW eilanden". The poem translates into "I'm Garuda, Vishnu's Bird, that spreads its wings high above the Islands".

In 2009, Garuda Indonesia announced a competitive five-year expansion plan dubbed as the Quantum Leap. The airline underwent a brand change, including a change in logo and staff uniform. By 2014, Garuda Indonesia was running five flights to Amsterdam every week. In 2011, the airline entered the Indonesia Stock Exchange, and the government of Indonesia was the largest shareholder. In the same year, the airline became one of the seven airlines to receive a 5-star rating from Skytrax. The head office for Garuda Indonesia is located in Garuda Indonesia Management Building in the Garuda Indonesia City Center in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia,[71][72] near Cengkareng and near Jakarta. The head office splurges over a land size of 17,000-square-metre (180,000 sq ft) on a 5-hectare (12-acre) plot of land. By 2009, the head office was housing about one thousand employees of Garuda management and various units. In 2011, Garuda was used by 17.1 million passengers, which was an increase of 39% from 2010. The sum of the revenue increased by 38% to Rp27.1 trillion ($2.95 billion).

Fleet size of Garuda Indonesia

By the early 1970s, Garuda Indonesia was the largest operator of F28. In 1980, the company brought its first Boeing 747-200. Over the coming few years, the airline expanded more and added advanced planes to the fleet. After the launch of the Quantum Leap, the size of the fleet was doubled from 62 to 116. As of July 2020, Garuda Indonesia has 147 aircraft in the fleet. This includes seven Airbus A330-200, seventeen Airbus A330-300, five Airbus A330-900neo, thirteen ATR 72-600, seventy-three Boeing 737-800, one Boeing 737 MAX 8, ten Boeing 777-300ER, eighteen Bombardier CRJ1000 among other aircraft. With the fleet that large, Garuda Indonesia has flights zooming to 96 destinations (72 domestic and 24 international) in 14 countries. There are about 500 daily flights from its centres at Jakarta, Denpasar, Medan and Makassar.

Baggage Allowance

Garuda Indonesia follows the same baggage allowance policy as a majority of other airlines do. Passengers are entitled to carry baggage for the carriage, but it can only contain articles, effects of other property of passengers which are important for wear, or comfort, or convenience. Except for the bags belonging to the diplomats, the carrier holds the rights, but not a necessary obligation to check the contents of the baggage, in the presence of the passengers. Checked baggage covers the articles that are weighed and carried into the cargo compartment of the aircraft, restricted from access to the travelled amid the duration of the flight. The bags are labelled with a tag showing the arrival and a serial number. A portion of the tag is attached to the passenger's ticket for identification, which should be surrendered at the arrival station.

Garuda Indonesia has a rule that says every single piece of item or baggage that has been checked-in should not be over 70 lbs/32 kg. Now, for the unchecked baggage, the items that the passenger can carry to store in the overhead compartment in the plane, they are divided into two categories. The free carry on items are passengers responsibility and should be carried with supervision as these articles are not labelled. The cabin baggage may only have a maximum length of 56 cm, width 36 cm or depth 23 cm, and also the total of the three dimensions shall not exceed 115 cm or weight of 7 kg. Although, there are exceptions for the Economy class CRJ and ATR, where the dimensions could be a maximum length of 41 cm, a width of 34 cm or depth of 17 cm.

Also, there is a Free Baggage Allowance (FBA) for passengers travelling together. When more than one passengers are travelling as the same party to a mutual destination or stopover on the same flight, they will be allowed a total free of cost baggage allowance equivalent to the combination of their free baggage allowance, provided that they present themselves and the baggage at the same time and place.

In-flight services

Garuda Indonesia, with its impressive fleet, also aims at providing the most vogue in-flight services to the passengers. Over the years, it has constantly upgraded seats, in-flight services and facilities in accordance with the changing times and evolving technology. The seats are comfortable. The in-flight meals are lip-smacking. There are amenities, like entertainment systems for leisure. Pillows, toilet kits, earplugs, eye masks and more products are provided to make the experience for passengers utmost memorable and comfortable.

The first-class seats are equipped with sliding doors for extra privacy and have seats that convert into a bed—the seats in business class feature 24" AVOD screen and a touchscreen seat controller. There is a chef available on the flight for business class travellers, who are also allowed free wi-fi connectivity.

Popular routes and top cities for Garuda Indonesia

As of 2020, Garuda Indonesia has 71 domestic route connectivity with 71 destinations and international route connectivity with 24 destinations. These destinations are spread across 13 countries. Approximately about 500 daily flights are departing and arriving at the airport hubs of Garuda Indonesia such as Jakarta, Medan, Makassar and Denpasar. The airline also resumed services to European countries such as Jakarta and Amsterdam with a pit stop in Dubai for fueling. The airline has planned to resume services of a lot of destinations including Los Angeles and Mumbai, among the others. Some of the top cities for the airline are Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Zhengzhou, Prague, Hong Kong, Balikpapan, Banda Aceh, Batam, Baubau, Bengkulu, Bima, Denpasar, Ende, Jakarta, Jambi, Jayapura, Jember, Kendari, Kupang, Makassar, Manado, Mamuju, Manokwari, Mataram, Medan, Merauke, Nias, Padang Taraken, Timika, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Medina, Jeddah, Singapore, Seoul, Colombo, Bangkok, and Penang, to name a few.

Garuda Indonesia also has codeshare agreements with a bunch of airlines such as Aeroflot, China Airlines, Japan Airlines, Oman Air, Philippine Airlines, Kenya Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, All Nippon Airways, Bangkok Airways, Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways, Hong Kong Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Saudia, Silkair, Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Turkish Airlines and more. This has enabled the airline to have perfect connections with many more destinations as opposed to the ones it operates in.

Why travel by Garuda Indonesia?

Garuda Indonesia has been in the airlines business for more than 70 years now. Overall these years, the airline has witnessed several new changes in the aviation were with respect to newer and more accomplished aircraft to better airport facilities. The airlines with their mileage programmes and frequent flyer clubs have also been a concept that the airline has witnessed come to life. With a legacy where the airline has been involved with or experienced technology grow, Garuda Indonesia has also incorporated much of the new technology and airport lifestyle.

Intending to enhance the functionality and convenience of the passengers, the airline has incorporated some of the best aircraft to join its fleet. Further, Garuda Indonesia has also brought forth several better facilities with respect to providing the passengers with exquisite airport lounge services, discounts on flights, better hospitality and in-flight services, generous baggage allowance, better equipment on board, to name a few.

The culture of web check-in has also been acquired by the airline. In fact, passengers can book a Garuda Indonesia flight ticket and avail the best of in-flight facilities. Flight status and flight schedules can also be accessed.

  About Kuala Lumpur Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport serves as the main international airport in Malaysia and is also recognised as one of the biggest airports of Southeast Asia. The airport is situated in the Sepang district of Selangor. It is approximately 45 km away from the main city of Kuala Lumpur. It majorly serves the Greater Klang Valley metropolis. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is recognised as the largest and busiest airport in the country. Back in 1018, it estimated passenger capacity of 59,988,409. The same year, the airport witnessed 714,669 tonnes of cargo as well as 399,827 aircraft movements. Three parallel runways have been constructed to meet with the air traffic. The airport is recognised to be the 23rd busiest airport in the world with respect to passenger traffic. Kuala Lumpur International Airport was officially opened for business in 1998. It opened just in time for the 1998 Commonwealth Games that was held in the city.

About Airport Terminals

There are two main terminals at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The original terminal called KLIA Main and terminal 2, called klia2. Terminal 1 was designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa. The airport complex is sprawled across 38.4 metres and has enabled space for future expansions. The symbolic architecture is a testament to the late architect's vision of aesthetic details. It encapsulates Islamic geometry along with cutting edge technology that also puts hints of tropical rainforest. KLIA Main is situated between two runways and covers a floor space of 4,300,000 sq ft. The terminal has a total of 216 check-in counters that are spread across six different islands that are identified alphabetically named A-M. The airport also has self-check-in kiosks available.

Satellite terminal A is a building located at Kuala Lumpur International Airport that operates international flights departures and arrivals. An aerotrain has been constructed to connect the first terminal with the satellite building. The building has 27 boarding gates in total. Kuala Lumpur City, Air Terminal, also referred to as Kuala Lumpur City Air Terminal or KL CAT is situated at KL Sentral and carries three airlines, Cathay Pacific, Malindo Air and Malaysia Airlines. KLIA2, also known as Terminal 2, has been built exclusively to optimise low-cost carriers. The operations at klia2 commenced in 2014 and have about 68 departure gates, 80 aerobridges and about 220 retail outlets.

About Airport Authority

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is owned by Khazanah Nasional Berhad, which is a sovereign wealth fund that is funded by the Government of Malaysia. The commercial objective of Khazanah is to multiply the financial assets and to diversify the revenue sources for Malaysia. They have strategic objectives to achieve the same and ensure to bring in long-term benefits economically. However, the airport is currently operated by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad. It is a Malaysian airport company that works to handle a majority of airports in the country.

The headquarters of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad is located in the Persiaran Korporat KLIA, which is within the premise of Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The company currently owns 39 airports under its wing, including Bintulu Airport, Langkawi International Airport, Sandakan Airport, Lahad Dat Airport, Penang International Airport and Limbang Airport, to name a few. Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad is also listed on the Board of Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange. They are the first airport operations company that has a space on the listing of Asia.

Out of the airports that fall under the Malaysia Airports umbrella, Kuala Lumpur International Airport is primarily the result of visionary strategy which has been working on accommodating traffic and big aircraft.

Top airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur is one of the best tourist destinations in Malaysia, after Singapore. Hence, the city does witness a slew of travellers coming over to relish the tropical weather and the beaches. There are far too many airlines that operate from the airport. As the airport sees excellent connectivity with many international destinations, many airlines operate from Kuala Lumpur International Airport include Air Arabia, Air Astana, Air China, AirAsia, AirAsia X, All Nippon Airways, Bangkok Airways, British Airways, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Cathay Dragon, China Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, IndiGo, Himalaya Airlines, Indonesia AirAsia, Japan Airlines, Japan Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Nepal Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Saudia, Scoot, Shenzhen Airlines, SilkAir, Singapore Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Royal Jordanian, Thai Smile, Turkish Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines. The airport serves as a major hub to a slew of domestic airlines such as Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, AirAsia, MASkargo, AirAsia X, UPS Airlines and AsiaCargo Express. These airlines also cater to the economy of Malaysia.

Facilities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Baby care room - Kuala Lumpur International Airport has facilitated baby care rooms to help mother's and infants find the necessary privacy. Airports can get very crowded and make it difficult for new mothers to cater to their child's needs. However, at the airport's baby care rooms, that won't be an issue. The room is well-lit and has all the required amenities for the mother and the child. This includes essential baby products as well as a diaper changing station.

Buggies - To enable faster and easier transport within the airport premise, they have installed buggies at all stations. You can find them at the entrance of the airport as well as at the check-in and security booths as well. You will need to inform the airlines and ask them to arrange for a buggy service though. The buggies are usually reserved for senior citizens, expecting mother's and mobility disabled passengers. However, travellers with other concerns can also avail the service.

Kidzania (Entertainment deck for kids) - Travelling with kids can be quite tough, especially when they get bored and start acting up. Hence, with a view to entertaining kids, the Kuala Lumpur International Airport has installed an entertainment deck for them in the form of Kidzania. The place has all amenities with rides and games that would keep the kids busy while you wait for boarding.

Medical services - The airport has also installed world-class medical services at the premise. Often airports see medical cases and emergencies which require assistance as soon as possible. Along with medical clinics and paramedic services, the airport also has pharmacies stationed at regular intervals. You can find them at the domestic and international terminals.

Muslim prayer room - Designated prayer rooms are also there at the airport. However, the rooms are separate for men and women. They are available at all levels of the main terminal building as well as the satellite building. The rooms can also be used for meditation.

Smoking lounge - Smoking in public space is prohibited in Malaysia, and hence, the airport has installed a smoking lounge. Passengers can make use of the comfortable rooms to smoke and even purchase some boxes, if necessary.

Entertainment deck - Interesting entertainment decks are also present at the airport in the satellite building. The lounge has multiple TV sets that have been placed in a U-shaped room. They face relaxed sofa sets and chairs to make for a comfortable experience. It is certainly a good space where one can hang out before boarding. TV has movies and sports channels that one can browse.

Calm room - Something known as a calm room is also present at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The room has soothing portraits and a calm environment to help anxious passengers keep their nerves on check while they wait for the boarding. They have miniature trees and paintings on the wall too that add to the soothing vibe.

Special assistance - There are provisions for special assistance that the airport supports. Trained staff will escort you through the airport and guide you with all the necessary steps and check-in processes required.

How to reach Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Rail

An Express Rail Link is directly connected to the airport. The station is located right at the Main Terminal as well outside klia2. You can catch two of the trail services to reach Kuala Lumpur International Airport namely, KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit. The two rail links have been routed in such a way that they make reaching the Kuala Lumpur International Airport from the city centre easy and convenient. The designs have also been aesthetically done to make the rails look good.

Taxicabs and limousine

There are dedicated taxicab services and even limousines available at the airport as well as the city's travel agencies. You can visit any of the agents and book yourself a ride to reach the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Airport Limo is one place where you can avail the limousine service. There are counters at the airport where you can book your vehicles. You will have to make the payments at the counter itself as there are fixed rates to reach the airport.

Bus

With buses too, there are public as well as private services available within the city to reach the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The buses are air-conditioned, so you will need to get a ticket to KL Sentral transportation hub which would cost you around RM11. The frequency of buses is quite high at the airport so you wouldn't have to worry about its availability.