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If you’re flying with Malaysia Airlines, there are three lounges in Kuala Lumpur International Airport, which are a great place to relax while you wait for your flight. Golden Lounge Regional is located in the main terminal from which flights to Tokyo depart. If you’re flying with another airline you can pay to access the Plaza Premium Lounge, which costs RM 160 approx. for 2 hours.

Both of Tokyo’s international airports are well-equipped for passengers who have a disability or require mobility assistance. Wheelchairs, electric carts, and electric walkers are all available. To access these services, simply go to the nearest information desk to request assistance. There are also information telephones in Haneda Airport where you can call for assistance.

From Haneda Airport you can take the train to Tokyo Station in around 25 minutes at a cost of ¥580 (RM 22) approx., although it involves making a change. The easiest way to get from Narita International Airport to central Tokyo is to take the Narita Express (NEX), which takes approximately one hour to travel direct to Tokyo Station and costs ¥3,000 (RM 112) approx.

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tokyo flights:

• AirAsia X: offers free seat selection
• Batik Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• ZIPAIR: offers free seat selection
• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

6 airlines operate flights between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Tokyo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• ANA
• Malaysia Airlines
• AirAsia X
• Japan Airlines
• Batik Air
• ZIPAIR

Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tokyo usually depart from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and may arrive at several airports in Tokyo area, including Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Tokyo Narita (NRT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia X: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Batik Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ZIPAIR: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tokyo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $242 round-trip via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK), compared to $515 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $24–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tokyo most commonly connect through:

• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Hanoi Noibai (HAN) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 6% of one-stop connections

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tokyo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $437 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $476, a difference of $39. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tokyo route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 2 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tokyo flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, afternoon flights for 29%, and evening flights for 0%.

Akihabara Electric Town is one of the most viewed places in Tokyo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tokyo:

• Earliest: departs at 12:10 am and lands at 7:13 am
• Latest: departs at 11:30 pm and lands at 6:33 am.

The flight takes about 7h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $449. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tokyo takes 7h 03m, covering 3,327 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tokyo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $222, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Japan Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while ANA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tokyo flights are:

• Japan Airlines: 95% on time
• ANA: 93% on time
• AirAsia X: 91% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 89% of the time on average.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 26m, compared with 10h 07m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and 11h 05m via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).

Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (Japan Time vs Malaysia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Tokyo is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) — daily rates from around $17:

• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• Avis
• Wheego

Near Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) — daily rates from around $14:

• Relax Rent A Car
• Yesaway
• Times
• IX Rental
• JDM Rent a car

Round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Tokyo range from $366 to $582, with an average of $449 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.