There are 4 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Port Douglas by plane, train or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Kuala Lumpur
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Fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Cairns (CNS)
Cheapest option
Bus to Singapore Changi, fly
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Take the bus from 5 Element Hotel to Tampines MRT Station
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Fly from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Cairns (CNS)
2 alternative options
Train to Ipoh, fly
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Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
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Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Cairns (CNS)
Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
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Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Cairns (CNS)
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Australia from Malaysia
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Malaysia
Conditions of entry into Australia from Malaysia
- No COVID-19 testing required
- The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
- Travel Declaration required prior to arrival
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Regional advice
Considerations leaving from Malaysia
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Australia is currently allowed from Malaysia.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Port Douglas is 1800 020 080.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Port Douglas is subject to regional advice.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1800 020 080.
Yes, entry into Malaysia from Australia is currently restricted.
Explore options for future travel.
Last updated: 15 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Port Douglas is to fly which costs RM 1400 - RM 2200 and takes 15h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Port Douglas is to fly. Taking this option will cost RM 1400 - RM 2200 and takes 15h 15m.
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Port Douglas is 5279 km.
It takes approximately 15h 15m to get from Kuala Lumpur to Port Douglas, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Cairns Airport. The quickest flight takes 12h 20m and has one stopover.
Port Douglas is 2h ahead of Kuala Lumpur. It is currently 7:58 PM in Kuala Lumpur and 9:58 PM in Port Douglas.
Jetstar, AirAsia, Qantas and three other airlines offer flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Cairns Airport.
There are 170+ hotels available in Port Douglas. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport is to train which takes 37 min and costs RM 3 - RM 11.
- Distance: 5279.5 km
- Duration: 15h 15m
What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Port Douglas, QLD, Australia?
Malaysia Airlines, Jetstar and seven other airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur to Port Douglas hourly.
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750 - $1,600
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns via Singapore Changi, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750 - $1,600
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480 - $1,300
Flights from Ipoh to Cairns via Singapore Changi, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $700 - $2,000
Flights from Ipoh to Cairns via Singapore Changi, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650 - $1,900
Flights from Ipoh to Cairns via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,500
Flights from Singapore Changi to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550 - $2,900
Flights from Singapore Changi to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550 - $2,900
Flights from Singapore Changi to Cairns via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550 - $2,900
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Cairns via Penang, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420 - $1,300
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Cairns via Langkawi, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440 - $1,300
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Cairns via Kuala Trengganu, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430 - $1,300
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Cairns via Sultan Ismail Petra, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430 - $1,300
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $450 - $1,300
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490 - $1,300
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns via Ngurah Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $550
Flights from Ipoh to Cairns via Singapore Changi, Ngurah Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340 - $850
Flights from Ipoh to Cairns via Singapore Changi, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $700 - $2,000
Flights from Singapore Changi to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 11m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600 - $1,400
Flights from Singapore Changi to Cairns via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600 - $1,400
Flights from Singapore Changi to Cairns via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600 - $1,400
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Cairns via Senai, Kuala Lumpur, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $550 - $1,600
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Cairns via Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $550 - $1,600
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Cairns via Penang, Singapore Changi, Ngurah Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $280 - $700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns via Ngurah Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $550
Flights from Ipoh to Cairns via Singapore Changi, Ngurah Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340 - $850
Flights from Singapore Changi to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600 - $1,400
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Cairns via Penang, Singapore Changi, Ngurah Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $280 - $700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cairns via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480 - $1,300
Flights from Ipoh to Cairns via Singapore Changi, Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $380 - $1,000
- Website
- airniugini.com.pg
Flights from Ipoh to Cairns via Singapore Changi, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $950 - $2,100
- Phone
- 03 2267 1200
- cllcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $12
- Website
- http://www.ktmb.com.my
- Silver
- $7 - $9
- Gold
- $10 - $12
- Platinum
- $13 - $16
- enquiry@kkkl.com.sg
- Website
- kkkl.com.sg
Bus from 5 Element Hotel to Tampines MRT Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $32
- Schedules at
- kkkl.com.sg
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