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Cheap Flights to Malaysia

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stop$604
Penang
Penang2 stops$630
Langkawi
Langkawi2 stops$853
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu2 stops$621
Kuching
Kuching2 stops$1,179
Sandakan
Sandakan2 stops$1,225
Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu2 stops$1,375
Miri
Miri2 stops$1,452
Kuala Terengganu
Kuala Terengganu2 stops$1,359
Ipoh
Ipoh1 stop$1,974
Sibu
Sibu2 stops$1,371
Kuantan
Kuantan2 stops$1,564
Alor Setar
Alor Setar2 stops$1,236
Labuan
Labuan2 stops$1,475
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stop$604
Penang
Penang2 stops$630
Langkawi
Langkawi2 stops$853
Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu2 stops$621
Kuching
Kuching2 stops$1,179
Sandakan
Sandakan2 stops$1,225
Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu2 stops$1,375
Miri
Miri2 stops$1,452
Kuala Terengganu
Kuala Terengganu2 stops$1,359
Ipoh
Ipoh1 stop$1,974
Sibu
Sibu2 stops$1,371
Kuantan
Kuantan2 stops$1,564
Alor Setar
Alor Setar2 stops$1,236
Labuan
Labuan2 stops$1,475

Book Cheap Malaysia Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Malaysia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals to Malaysia

Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 25
China Southern Logo
10:00 pm - 1:40 pm
LAX
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KUL
23h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
6:20 pm - 6:30 pm
KUL
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LAX
40h 10m1 stop
$604China Southern
Sat, Jan 24 - Fri, Jan 30
ANA Logo
3:45 pm - 6:45 am
LAX
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KUL
23h 00m1 stop
ANA Logo
2:15 pm - 5:50 pm
KUL
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LAX
19h 35m1 stop
$616ANA
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 12:15 am
LAX
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KUL
20h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 5:50 pm
KUL
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LAX
19h 35m1 stop
$619United Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, May 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:30 am - 12:35 pm
BOS
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KUL
23h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:10 am - 11:00 pm
KUL
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BOS
26h 50m1 stop
$759Cathay Pacific
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Feb 2
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:00 am - 4:50 pm
JFK
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KUL
42h 50m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 pm - 12:00 pm
KUL
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JFK
35h 25m1 stop
$763Cathay Pacific
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 6:15 am
JFK
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KUL
21h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 6:10 pm
KUL
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JFK
45h 05m1 stop
$777Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Mar 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 5:20 pm
JFK
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KUL
32h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 6:45 pm
KUL
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JFK
44h 40m1 stop
$778Turkish Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Wed, Jan 28
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 1:10 pm
LAX
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SZB
25h 20m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 6:10 pm
SZB
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LAX
20h 10m1 stop
$912Singapore Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 28
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 1:10 pm
LAX
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SZB
32h 45m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 6:10 pm
SZB
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LAX
20h 10m1 stop
$967Singapore Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 23
Qatar Airways Logo
7:35 pm - 1:55 pm
ATL
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KUL
29h 20m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:15 am - 3:15 pm
KUL
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ATL
42h 00m1 stop
$989Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Malaysia

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Malaysia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Malaysia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to Malaysia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Malaysia is October, when tickets cost $959 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,653 and $1,469 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Malaysia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Malaysia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to Malaysia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$327
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 37% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Kuala Lumpur Airport

FAQs - booking Malaysia flights

  • Which is the best airport to access Malaysia from the USA?

    Malaysia boasts of a number of top-tier international airports. Therefore, the choice you make on the airport to use will depend on several factors.

  • First of all, where in Malaysia are you planning to visit?

    For example, if going on a hike on Mount Kinabalu is among your top priorities, then it would be best to use the Sandakan (SDK) airport. If you choose the wrong airport, you might have to connect to your desired destination through another flight, a ferry, etc.

  • How do I get from the Airport to the city center?

    Malaysia has a well-functioning transport system that not only connects the two parts of the country but also makes it easy to access different areas of each part. In the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, for example, there are quite a number of taxis to help you navigate. There are two types of taxis here, the airport taxis and the metered taxis. Airport taxis run their operations through a coupon system accessible through the respective counters. On the other hand, metered taxis will charge you according to the distance you are traveling. Additionally, you can get from airports to city centers using public transport such as buses.

  • I am traveling to Malaysia to visit the Perhentian Islands, where should I fly to?

    Located in Besut district in Terengganu, Malaysia, the islands are a top tourist attraction. If this is your destination, the closest airport to the islands is Khota Bharu. The airport is close to Kuala Besut jetty, a place where you will get a ferry to the islands. The best thing about traveling with the ferry from here is that the prices are affordable; you won’t have to break your budget.

  • Is it possible for travelers to shop before boarding a trip from Salt Lake City International Airport to Malaysia?

    Yes. Visitors arriving in Malaysia from the USA might consider flying out of SLC Airport in case they intend to shop before continuing to Malaysia. The close proximity of several upscale malls to this airport will improve your ability to shop. One of the most appealing shopping areas close to SLC Airport is The Gateway Shopping Center, which offers reasonably priced goods and services.

  • Which nearby Malaysian cities does BKI Airport serve?

    Visitors arriving in Malaysia through BKI Airport can quickly get to a number of nearby cities. Donggongon, Kota Kinabalu, Putatan, and Kinarut are a few of the nearby cities that BKI Airport serves. The centers of these cities are roughly 109 miles from BKI. To travel to these locations from BKI Airport, you can use a taxi, a rental car, or a bus.

  • Are there any nearby hotels that provide complimentary airport shuttle service to travelers arriving at BKI Airport?

    You shouldn't worry if you intend to stay at a hotel that offers a free airport shuttle after arriving at BKI Airport. Near the BKI Airport, many hotels offer complimentary airport services. Consider reserving a room in a hotel that features a free airport shuttle if you'd like to avoid the hassle of paying for taxis to get to your preferred hotel.

  • Which airport is most frequently chosen by passengers going from the USA to Malaysia?

    SLC Airport is the favored departure airport for the majority of passengers flying to Malaysia from the USA. Although other airports, such as Denver (DEN) and Las Vegas (LAS) Airports, also provide equivalent flights from the USA to Malaysia, the majority of tourists prefer departing from the SLC Airport due to its ease of access to public transportation services, which lowers their travel expenditures.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Malaysia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United States to Malaysia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to Malaysia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Malaysia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to Malaysia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from the United States to Malaysia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Malaysia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United States to Malaysia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Malaysia?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Malaysia is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,131. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,322 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Malaysia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Malaysia is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $941 on average. On average, there is no price difference when choosing to fly in the morning or the evening on this flight route. The most expensive time of day to fly to Malaysia is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,181.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Malaysia

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Malaysia flight deals.
  • Malaysia is a country split into two distinct parts, Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo. It is important for you to first do extra research of where you are visiting since the two parts aren't connected by land.Those visiting Peninsular Malaysia can use airports such as Kuala Lumpur International Airport, while those visiting Malaysian Borneo can use Kota Kinabalu.
  • There are easy immigration processes for travelers visiting Malaysia compared to other Southeast Asian countries. You won't need a visa to travel to Malaysia for a stay of fewer than 90 days.
  • Malaysia has an array of international airports. They include Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport, and Penang International Airport. The main airport here is the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, a major aviation hub in the region. It is approximately 30 miles from the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
  • More than half of the population here is Muslim, and therefore Ramadan is widely observed. Even though there is no strict observation of Muslim rules (Malaysia is not very conservative), traveling to Malaysia around this time might cost you more.
  • It is possible to find direct flights from Washington to Malaysia. However, flying to an airport such as Kota Kinabalu might require two or more stops. You can weigh your options and book a flight through KAYAK.
  • Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) provides a range of handicapped-accessible amenities for passengers flying from the USA to Malaysia. Each of the parking garages at this airport's terminals has spots and amenities specifically for those with disabilities.
  • Anyone looking to unwind while waiting for a trip from the USA to Malaysia should stop by any of the Salt Lake City International Airport’s lounges. Delta Sky Club is one of the lounges that is highly appreciated by travelers traveling in economy classes from Salt Lake City International Airport to Malaysia. Distinctive class passengers can consider making a stop in the Centurion lounge.
  • Travelers who enjoy going on shopping excursions should consider flying into Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) when they visit Malaysia. This airport is close to several high-end shopping centers that frequently have discounted sales offers, which makes shopping in Malaysia simple.
  • Consider booking a hotel near BKI Airport if your flight from the US to Malaysia is scheduled to arrive late at night. The Napzone KKIA by Sovotel Hotels is one of the highly convenient lodging options for travelers from BKI Airport. You may conveniently reach this hotel within three minutes on foot.
  • Malaysia Airlines is the airline of choice for the majority of passengers traveling with their children from the USA to Malaysia. Kids may stream live versions of their favorite movies, songs, or TV shows from the USA to Malaysia with this airline's free in-flight Wi-Fi.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Malaysia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Malaysia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
ANAOverall score based on 1027 reviews
8.7Crew
8.6Boarding
8.2Comfort
7.9Entertainment
7.7Food
Airline reviews

Staff was rude and loud. No respect for customers unlike the Starflyer Osaka to Haneda sector where service was outstanding. What a stark difference. Maybe United should learn from ANA how to do customer service.

4.0 OkayTasneem, Dec 2025
HND - ORD
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Staff was rude and loud. No respect for customers unlike the Starflyer Osaka to Haneda sector where service was outstanding. What a stark difference. Maybe United should learn from ANA how to do customer service.

First trip from Tulsa to Houston by air. It went by quickly. I watched half a movie and continued the rest on the next flight. Staff was considerate and helpful.

The meals were sufficient and tasty considering it was air travel food. Water coffee and juices offered each time a meal came by and water distributed between meals. It was good service in my opinion. Plenty of movies to enjoy. May not be the one you want but plenty of older movies and plenty of current ones as well. I enjoyed the trip.

Flight was good and comfortable, even for long haul economy. No complaints.

Checking in via an alliance partner, even a foreign one should get TSA Precheck printed on your boarding pass. The paper copy issued by ANA didn’t show it. I couldn’t get my digital copy due to some technical issue arising because I checked in with ANA. The kiosks at SFO similarly threw an error. The only way I could have gotten a new copy of my boarding pass was from the UA counter and lines were nearly as long as TSA so I bit the bullet and went through the regular TSA line. If UA wants my business, they need to improve that process.

Suite lounge in Honolulu is very exclusive and boarding from the lounge into the plane is unique. First suites were huge and comfortable. Japanese meal is like a high end omakase meal. All the staff were very kind and provided sophisticated service. Fast Track upon landing was appreciated but not needed this time because immigration was so empty and easy.

I like the service very much. The food just okay but maybe different culture who like, who don't like.

Warm the bread. Movies: better choices to include Chinese movies options or some of the older winners of flim festival

Almost 6 hours of delay with over 12 gate changes. Flight was supposed to depart around 6 and instead depart after 12am. No accommodations were offered than some snacks closer to midnight when the crew was planning to throw away some snacks.

The crew was very nice and polite. They made sure everybody got their meal and drinks. Even the economy class had a very adequate leg room for someone that is over 6 foot tall.

Pleasant business class flight experience with good onboarding experience. Flight service team was excellent with usual book-the-chef menu available

SQ service is great as always. However, the food quality seems to have gotten a lot worse recently.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

I have difficulties to book wheelchair for my parents returned flight

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

one hour transit not good. cathay pacific is not helpful at all

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

It was good. The planes needed to be updated though, they were dated and the entertainment systems were old. Service was amazing. The pre-booked meals were lacklustre.

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

Flew from lax economy on cathay 777. Seat configuration 3-4-3. When the forward seat reclines it feels like someone is leaning forward and staring you. If you are slightly big tray tables will touch your abdomen even with seats upright. AVOID this above 777 configuration at all cost for a long flight. However their Airbus 350 3-3-3 configuration felt spacious and Seats wider.

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Food was great. Lots of movies and tv shows to choose from. Highly recommend.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

Seats in the absolute back row of the plane even though we booked ages ago :( Crew was awesome though

Overall pretty good experience. It would be nice to have caught the attendants even they were flying down the aisle with snacks, and if they could cater to multiple dietary restrictions (bland and no lactose. The customer service chat is a bad experience), but otherwise no complaints.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

nice and clean plane but the seats and the comfort was not what i expected. i expected more based on all the ads and reviews that i've read. I guess you get what you pay for in economy.

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

Worse worse worse, i would not recommend this airline to anyone. Istanbul airport maybe State of the Art facility but staff is rude, only works if they get tips, and they push you to give tips even though my family had spent $50 in tips. Airline staff doesn't speak english so you really can't understand them. It was a nightmare travelling with Turkish. Never again.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

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