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Flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Dubai

Flights from Southeast Asia to Middle East: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Southeast Asia to Middle East 
Verified travelerFlew with JetBlue
BKK
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DOH
Dec 2025
Might want to eat before you fly because all they have on the food menu was spicy meals
Verified travelerFlew with Qatar Airways
DPS
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DOH
May 2025
I flew economy and had an aisle seat to stretch my legs which aided in my comfort. Also using the feet hammocks helps!
WoeiFlew with Emirates
PEN
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DXB
Feb 2025
If flying flydubai, have light carry on and a jumper or winter coat. There’s stairs and long bus ride in a freezing bus
MarwaFlew with Qatar Airways
KUL
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DOH
Mar 2024
Try to get a preferred seat since its a long flight. Usually these flights are busy.
Verified travelerFlew with Qatar Airways
BKK
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DOH
Jan 2024
Suvarnabhumi airport security is very concerned about batteries/usb chargers. Be prepared to present them.

FAQs for booking flights from Southeast Asia to Middle East

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Southeast Asia to Middle East?

    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 Southeast Asia to Middle East.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Southeast Asia to Middle East?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Southeast Asia to Middle East is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Southeast Asia to Middle East?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Southeast Asia to Middle East 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 Southeast Asia to Middle East?

    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 Southeast Asia to Middle East up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to Middle East?

    Southeast Asia and Middle East are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qatar Airways (246 flights per week), Emirates (218 flights per week), and Iberia (196 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in Middle East?

    There are 59 airports in Middle East. The busiest airport is Doha Hamad Intl Airport (DOH), with 25% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Middle East?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Middle East is Muscat Seeb Airport (MCT), with an average flight price of RM 961.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Middle East?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Middle East is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as RM 3,069. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are RM 3,069 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Middle East?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Middle East is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost RM 2,333 on average. Morning departures are around 24% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Middle East is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is RM 3,069.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Middle East?

    The cheapest ticket to Middle East from Southeast Asia found in the last 72 hours was to Abu Dhabi, at RM 1,319 return. The most popular route is Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was RM 1,319.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Southeast Asia to Middle East?

    The cheapest month for flights from Southeast Asia to Middle East is April, when tickets cost RM 2,251 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is RM 3,524 and RM 2,645 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from Southeast Asia to Middle East?

    To get a below-average price on a flight from Southeast Asia to Middle East, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to Middle East?

    From Southeast Asia, there are direct flights to Middle East from 11 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Bangkok, with 890 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to Middle East are there each day?

    There are around 494 direct flights from within Southeast Asia to Middle East every day. Most flights (34%) depart in the evening.

  • How many direct flights to Middle East are there each week?

    Each week there are around 3,454 direct flights from within Southeast Asia to Middle East. The most common day for departures is Saturday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to Middle East?

    An average direct flight from Southeast Asia to Middle East takes 15h 05m, covering a distance of 10163 km. The shortest route is Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) to Muscat (MCT) with an average flight time of 6h 30m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to Middle East each week?

    Each week, there are 2,917 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration) and 537 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) to Middle East. There aren’t any short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration).

  • What are the most popular destinations in Middle East?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Jeddah (33% of total searches to Middle East). The next most popular destinations are Dubai (29%) and Medina (11%). Searches for flights to Doha (7%), to Sharjah (5%), and to Muscat (4%) are also popular.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Southeast Asia to Middle East

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Southeast Asia to Middle East? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3435 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

10.0 ExcellentNaveen, Nov 2025
DXB - ZRH
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Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

1 hour flight. No complaints. Some drinks would have been nice.

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

Poor boarding with incorrect gate numbers. Poor service they told me to throw away brand new water bottles. Poor immigration officers most likely American who hates Muslims. Poor service in the plane with no Urdu language sign posted anywhere. Horrible seats with no comfort at all they think people traveling in economy are animals. Slow food and water services. Slow baggage arrival.

Very delayed and uncomfortable seats. Nothing written in Urdu for Pakistanis. Tons of Pakistanis use the airline they should ensure the airline is accommodating them properly.

My baggage was not boarded and is still missing. I was only carring one piece of luggage and that is misplaced now I am stuck at mumbai without luggage. I had an onward journey from here

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

The Senior Flight attendant was just amazing on our Flight GF 284 on 30/11/25. She was so attentive, helpful and caring not just to us but to all in our cabin.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

Everything about our return trip from Colombo to Manchester was excellent. Staff were brilliant all flights. Return flights on time and all staff were brilliant. The outbound journey however was marred by cancellation of Man to Bahrain flight. No information or staff assistance. Customer Service none existent. Told to make own arrangements by none interested or understanding telephone staff who said to make own hotel arrangements and be reimbursed. CS refused to reimburse hotel or lost lounge booking or taxi fees.

The boarding was late. The check-in board said boarding closed but the boarding hadn't even started. I have spine issue but not eligible for wheelchair since I can walk. But we were taken to a plane with stairs to climb. I requested support with the handcarry and was told that I shouldn't have booked this flight without wheelchair. Instead this information should be public if this plane has sky bridge or stairs. The infotainment system did not work either. And the plane was very loud with very less legroom in economy.

Very poor experience, passengers and were not social and started a troubled with other passengers and a fight erupted

Worst flight ever.service was extremely poor and food taste was horrible.Served me mashed potatoes and chicken calling it Briyani.

From the start of the check-in process, the associate was unprofessional and claimed that my ticket was incorrect, attributing the issue to Gulf Air. However, they failed to provide any clear explanation of what was wrong. After an extended wait of 45 minutes, the issue was resolved, and we were finally issued our boarding passes. Upon arrival in Paris, we faced further delays as the stairs to deplane were not functioning, resulting in an additional 45-minute wait onboard. This delay posed a significant risk of missing my connecting flight.

Moderate carrier , one of the flight attendant crashed my leg with the food table and never bothered to apologia but give you a lecture about how to sit in your seat.

If the flight was full I would have been more uncomfortable as the space was small. The seat in front of me was very close, I wear transition lenses and it was too close for a comfortable viewing experience. The foot room was not the best either. The row was empty so I had shoulder width space. The foot space in my opinion could be better, I am just 6ft tall, medium built and found the space mediocre. The AC on the flight could have been cooler. We were delaed on the tarmac and the air con was warm. Even in the air, it could have been cooler. Apart from that excellent service crew, we were delayed on the tarmac and water was offered to us which was of good temperature. The snacks offered were acceptable. Thanks for a safe and smooth journey.

Boarding from T3 is a nightmare for the transfer to the aircraft.

BEST air crew in the industry and service delivery takes it to the next level from great to AMAZING!!!

No TVs are working, in my local busses also not work sometimes. Is the both are same,,

The timing for this flight is really odd.. at 4.45AM If it was 1AM or 8AM it would be great. I guess its probably for European connecting flights with Emirates? Anyway, for a budget airline, the business class product in FlyDubai is quite decent. You even get Champagne, although 4AM is an off time to have it. The Throne seat for me while is great for privacy, sleeping isn't great for the foot extension. This flight is great for me due to its direct nature but if Emirates did it, I would choose that.

The quality is worse and worse , this business ticket pricing is overpriced !!!!

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

If I have a choice I would not use this airline. They moved by booking to Smart Wings, an airline they code share with. Changing terminals in buses and dealing with some of the staff associated with it is not the best experience. Having stated that I must share that the crew of Smart Wings airlines was polite.

Consider serving food to all passengers regardless of food reservation status during booking.

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