Statistics on Edinburgh-Kuala Lumpur flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kuala Lumpur (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Kuala Lumpur from Edinburgh airport is $ 978 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 815 (in march) and $ 1180 (in august), which is a saving of $ 163 or a surplus of $ 202 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $756 to $810 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kuala Lumpur before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Kuala Lumpur plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 54191 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kuala Lumpur from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 815, saving $ 163 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 978). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1180).
Flight Edinburgh-Kuala Lumpur: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 808 | $ 984 | fair price |
| February | $ 762 | $ 928 | fair price |
| March | $ 688 | $ 815 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 788 | $ 969 | fair price |
| May | $ 700 | $ 898 | fair price |
| June | $ 734 | $ 907 | fair price |
| July | $ 910 | $ 1098 | high price |
| August | $ 913 | $ 1180 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 732 | $ 920 | fair price |
| October | $ 756 | $ 1034 | fair price |
| November | $ 714 | $ 888 | good price |
| December | $ 909 | $ 1106 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Kuala Lumpur
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Kuala Lumpur range from $540 to $1349. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $540 to $594), 1% at the maximum price (from $1295 to $1349). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $810 to $864 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Kuala Lumpur flight
There are 11 companies that serve Edinburgh from Kuala Lumpur airport: EasyJet, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, KLM, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Malaysia Airlines, British Airways, Air France and Aer Lingus.
Data analysis:
Of the 54191 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Kuala Lumpur route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Kuala Lumpur flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $17. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $19.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Edinburgh departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $32. Conversely, departing from Kuala Lumpur on a wednesday may cost you an additional $39.
Top prices Edinburgh-Kuala Lumpur
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur | 21-05 to 28-05-2024 | $ 665 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur | 11-06 to 18-06-2024 | $ 657 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur | 16-06 to 24-06-2024 | $ 693 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur | 15-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 702 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur | 17-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 678 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur | 19-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 670 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur | 22-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 677 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur | 03-11 to 17-11-2024 | $ 698 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur | 01-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 707 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Kuala Lumpur | 04-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 700 | layover flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Kuala Lumpur to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Kuala Lumpur flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Kuala Lumpur, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 931 $, which is a saving of 47 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (90 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Kuala Lumpur flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 899 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 926), 1 to 2 months ($ 969), 2 to 3 months ($ 937), 10 to 11 months ($ 956) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 678 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 871), 4 to 5 months ($ 841), 5 to 6 months ($ 721), 6 to 7 months ($ 824), 7 to 8 months ($ 694), 9 to 10 months ($ 851) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 722 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 794), 1 to 2 months ($ 765), 2 to 3 months ($ 791), 5 to 6 months ($ 808), 7 to 8 months ($ 734), 8 to 9 months ($ 804) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 867 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 941), 2 to 3 months ($ 908), 3 to 4 months ($ 968), 6 to 7 months ($ 943), 9 to 10 months ($ 939) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 751 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 811), 2 to 3 months ($ 763), 4 to 5 months ($ 874) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 789 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 901), 3 to 4 months ($ 873), 5 to 6 months ($ 823), 6 to 7 months ($ 894), 8 to 9 months ($ 905), 9 to 10 months ($ 796) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1005 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1007), 3 to 4 months ($ 1034), 4 to 5 months ($ 1083), 5 to 6 months ($ 1095), 6 to 7 months ($ 1067), 7 to 8 months ($ 1021), 8 to 9 months ($ 1091) |
| August | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1009 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1175), 3 to 4 months ($ 1158), 4 to 5 months ($ 1147), 5 to 6 months ($ 1140), 6 to 7 months ($ 1108), 7 to 8 months ($ 1072), 8 to 9 months ($ 1114) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 787 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 892), 3 to 4 months ($ 831), 4 to 5 months ($ 816), 5 to 6 months ($ 885), 7 to 8 months ($ 861), 9 to 10 months ($ 856), 11 to 12 months ($ 861) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 805 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 992), 4 to 5 months ($ 829), 6 to 7 months ($ 869), 7 to 8 months ($ 899), 8 to 9 months ($ 909), 9 to 10 months ($ 917), 10 to 11 months ($ 999), 11 to 12 months ($ 988) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 799 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 866), 2 to 3 months ($ 878), 5 to 6 months ($ 803), 6 to 7 months ($ 852), 7 to 8 months ($ 816), 8 to 9 months ($ 838), 9 to 10 months ($ 874) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 910 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1066), 3 to 4 months ($ 958), 4 to 5 months ($ 992), 5 to 6 months ($ 1042), 7 to 8 months ($ 965), 8 to 9 months ($ 1072), 9 to 10 months ($ 1042) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Kuala Lumpur are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $23. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $15 more.
Edinburgh to Kuala Lumpur: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 828 $665 to $935 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 766 $634 to $1216 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 998 $816 to $1314 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1245 $870 to $2220 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 859 $697 to $4138 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 778 $670 to $890 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1121 $667 to $7395 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1025 $668 to $1513 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1045 $831 to $4631 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 837 $715 to $892 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 816 $679 to $886 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1030 $977 to $1074 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, september, october, december and february are cheaper to travel to Kuala Lumpur. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!