Kuala Lumpur Airport
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Legal Disclaimer Last Update 05-Jan-14Kuala Lumpur Intl - KLIA - Main Terminal (KUL):
Location: 44 km/28 Miles S of KL City Centre.
Website: www.kuala-lumpur-airport.com
By Road: 75 km/49 Miles/40-60 mins from the city centre. From Kuala Lumpur, take either the North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE), which is a toll road, or the KL-Seremban Highway. Turn off at the Nilai North Interchange onto the North-South Expressway toll road or at the Nilai Interchange onto the Salak Tinggi Link.
Airport Overview: KLIA has 2 terminals: One main terminal where most flights operate and a smaller Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCC-T) for Air Asia flights. These terminals are a considerable distance apart, and a taxi or shuttle bus is needed to connect.
Terminal Overview: The Main Terminal is on 5 levels: Level 5 is the departure hall & viewing area. Level 4 is for airline offices. Level 3 is the arrivals hall and taxi stands. Level 2 is for car parks A & B and the public bus station. Level 1 is for the charter and tour coach station.
Transfer between terminals: A courtesy Aerotrain operates between the main terminal building and Satellite A (journey time 2 mins) every 3-5 mins. To the Low Cost carrier Terminal: There is a shuttle bus that runs between the LCCT and the KLIA main terminal (public bus terminal). It costs MYR 1.50 one way, and runs every 30 mins.
| By Taxi: | |
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| Approx Costs: | To KL city centre: 1-4 people with 2 bags MYR 75-85/60 mins. 4 people with more bags ~MYR 95. Minivan (5-8 people) MYR 181. To Melaka/Malacca ~MYR 125. Purchase pre-paid taxi ticket in the arrivals hall to avoid being overcharged. Regular taxis in KL are red, and are usually very reluctant to use the meter for a trip to the airport. Executive taxis in KL city are blue and are usually happy to use the meter, however prices are higher and include a MYR 15 supplement for KLIA/LCCT and a 50% surcharge at night (0000-0600). |
| Airport Limo: | Airport Limo has desks as you leave the customs in the arrivals channel. Tel 9223 8080 or 9223 8949. |
| Airport Taxi: | Airport Taxi has desks in Intl & domestic arrivals. Prices as above. Contact: Tel 1 300 88 8989. |
| Other Taxi Companies: | TTown Taxi +60(3) 6259 2020 & Maxi Cab +60(6) 334 6262. |
| VIP Service: | VIP Service is a combined transfer system that includes train transfer on the KLIA followed by a limousine to your destination. Not available from the LCCT. Cost: 1st passenger: Zone 1 MYR 135, Zone 2 MYR 185. Extra passengers just pay an extra train fare. Contact: Make reservations at the VIP Service Counter at Baggage Reclaim level 3 in the main terminal, or Tel +603 2278 9009 for trips back to the airport (at least 1 hour in advance). Also www.VIPservice.com.my. |
| By Public Bus: | |
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| Public Bus Station: | The Public Bus Station is in the annexe, on the ground level of the car park, which can be reached via the moving walkway from the mezzanine level (Level 2) of the main terminal. Cross over and go down one level. There are ticket desks for the various companies inside. Buses pull up outside. Express and local buses run to Klang, Nilai, Kuala Lumpur, USJ (a district within the Petaling Jaya municipality) and Subang. |
| Star Shuttle to Pudu Raya, KL city: | Route: LCCT - KLIA Main Terminal (only a few buses per day stop here) - Batu 3 (Jalan Ipoh) - Puduraya Bus Station in the SW suburbs of KL and to Chinatown & Kota Raya (Platform 23). Timings: Buses leave the Main Terminal Public Bus station daily at 0545, 0700, then every 30-90 mins until 1530, 1730, 1900, 2115, 2230, 2315, 0015, 0115 & 0200. Buses leave Puduraya Bus Station daily every 30-90 mins 0400-1330, 1445, 1530, then every 30-90 mins until 2140. Travel Time: To Pudu Raya ~75 mins. To Batu 3 ~60 mins. Cost: MYR 9. Contact: Tel 017 500 2879. For hotel pick-up call +60 (0)3 4043 8811. |
| Star Shuttle to Medan Gopeng & Ipoh: | Route: LCCT - KLIA Main Terminal - Medan Gopeng - Ipoh (Bercham). Timings: Buses leave KLIA Main Terminal daily at 0915, 1215, 1415, 1615, 1815, 2130, 2345 & 0215. Buses leave Ipoh heading for the airport daily at 0100, 0230, 0430, 0730, 0930, 1400, 1730 & 2100. Buses leave Medan Gopeng heading for the airport daily at 0130, 0300, 0500, 0800, 1000, 1430, 1800 & 2130. Travel Time: To Medan Gopeng ~3 hrs. To Ipoh ~3:30. Cost: MYR 42 one way, MYR 75 return. Contact: Tel 05 548 1133. |
| Airport Coach to KL City: | Route: Runs from the Main Terminal ONLY to KL Central station. The bus station is on the lower ground floor of KL Sentral. It faces the open air car park and Jalan Tun Sambanthan. There are clear signs in KL Sentral Station. If still unsure, ask at the information counter at KL Sentral for directions. Timings: Buses leave the Airport Main Terminal Public Bus Station daily every hour 0630-2130, 2245, 1200 & 0100. Buses leave KL Sentral station daily every hour 0500-2300. Travel Time: Takes about 60 mins. Cost: Adult: MYR 10 one way, MYR 18 return. Child: MYR 6 one way, MYR 13 return. TRansfer direct to hotels for MYR 18. |
| AeroBus to Klang: | Route: LCCT - KLIA Main Terminal (public bus station) - S. Alam - Klang. Timings: Buses leave the Airport Main Terminal Bus Station daily every 45-75 mins 0615-1915 & 2315. Buses leave Klang heading for the airport daily every 45-75 mins 0300-1700 & 2100. Buses leave S. Alam 15 mins later. Travel Times: To S. Alam ~60 mins. To Klang ~75 mins. Cost: Adult: MYR 15 one way, child MYR 8. Contact: Tel 03 3344 29999. |
| Express Bus to Hentian Duta: | To Hentian Duta terminal to the North of the city. Cost: Adult: MYR 20 one way, 34 return. Child: MYR 9/16. |
| Local Buses: | Buses run to BBST (MYR 1), Inti College (MYR 2.50), D. Cempaka (MYR 2), D. Jasmine (MYR 2), KTM Nilai (MYR 2.50) & Harga (MYR 1.50). |
| Other Buses: | |
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| Tour & Charter Buses: | Tour and Charter buses run from level 1 of the terminal, rather than the public bus terminal in the car park. |
| Hotel Buses: | Hotel shuttle buses to nearby hotels run from level 1 of the terminal, rather than the public bus terminal in the car park. |
| By Train: | |
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| KLIA Ekspres Train to KL Central Station: | The Airport is accessible by Express Rapid Transit train to/from KL Sentral train station. The Airport station is on level 1 of the terminal and well signed. Timings: Trains run every 15 mins 0500-0100. Transfer Time: It only takes ~28 mins. Cost: MYR 55 for a one way trip, children (2-12) MYR 25. Return fares: Adult MYR 100, child MYR 45. Note: This train runs non stop to the city. For intermediate stops, see the Transit train below. This is definately the most convenient way to/from the city. Contact: Tel 2267 8000. |
| KLIA Transit Train: | A service to supplement the KLIA Express fast train service is the KLIA Transit stopping train. Route: Airport - Salak Tinggi - Putrajaya - Cyberjaya - Bandar Tasik Selatan - KL Sentral Station. Timings: Runs every 30 mins 0505-0103 from the airport. Transfer Time: To Putra Jaya 17 mins. To KL Sentral ~35 mins. Cost: To the city centre is MYR 35/children MYR 15 (same as the Express). To Putrajaya MYR 9.50 one way, 15 return |
| KTM Commuter Trains: | KTM Komuter trains run every 15-30min from KL Central & Kualar Lumpur (old main station) stations to Nilai station, where there is a connecting bus from the station itself to the aiport bus station (ground floor car park). The bus costs MYR 2.50 and the train to/from the city to Nilai is MYR 4.50. It runs 0715-2230 from KLIA Airport. This is the cheapest way from KLIA to the city. Important note: InterCity & Express trains do NOT stop at Nilai, which is for suburban trains only. |
| Onward Transfer from KL Sentral: | Once arriving at KL Sentral station there are a number of ways of getting to your final destination. Commuter & Metro trains run all over the city. Several taxi companies have desks upstairs in the station concourse, such as Budget Taxi, Executive Taxi & Premier Taxi. Budget taxis are small and if there are more than 3 or you, or if you have lots of luggage, you may need a premium taxi which costs a little more. Budget Taxis run into the city at the following rates: 2 km MYR 7, 4 km MYR 10, 6 km MYR 12, 8 km MYR 14, 10 km MYR 15 etc. There is a MYR 2 surcharge for taxis from this station. VIP Service is a combined transfer system that includes train transfer on the KLIA followed by a limousine to your destination. Not available from the LCCT. Cost: 1st passenger: Zone 1 MYR 135, Zone 2 MYR 185. Extra passengers just pay an extra train fare. Contact: Make reservations at the VIP Service Counter at Baggage Reclaim level 3 in the main terminal, or Tel +603 2278 9009 for trips back to the airport (at least 1 hour in advance). Also www.VIPservice.com.my. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS, HERTZ, Kasina, Mayflower, Orix, Pantas, Prac & other local companies operate 24-hour desks in the arrivals concourse, on level 3 in the main terminal. The desks for the different companies are not all together, so a short walk may be required to find your desk. |
Car Parking: There are 2 large car parks (A & B) opposite the terminal, connected by a walk way on level 2. Cost: 1 hour MYR 3.50, 2 hrs MYR 6.50, 3 hrs MYR 9, 4 hrs MYR 11, then MYR 2 for each extra hour up to a max of MYR 43 for the first day. Then generally MYR 43 per day.
Airport to Airport: Taxi to Subang Airport 65 mins. Distance 65 km.
Money Services: Several ATMs/Cash machines are in arrivals, near the exit from the customs hall. Bureau de Change in arrivals.
Baggage Storage: Left luggage facilities are reported to be available.
Notes: Most domestic and Intl flights now depart from this terminal at KLIA, but Low Cost Carriers such as AirAsia depart from the LCCT (Low Cost Carrier Terminal) - se below. Domestic flights operated by Berjaya Air and Firefly flights, still depart from Subang Airport (see below). Several major hotels have desks in the arrivals area.
Airport Hotels: Pan Pacific Hotel is attached to the car park above the public bus terminal. There is also an Airside Transit Hotel, Tel +60 (0)3 8787 4848. The Empress Hotel is 10 mins from the airport by the hourly free shuttle bus. It departs from level 1, where they have a desk. Tel 8706 7777. Concorde Inn KLIA is close to the airport by the free shuttle bus which runs every 30 mins 0540-0010. It departs from level 1, where they have a desk. Tel 8783 3118.
Airport Website: www.klia.com.my.
Airport Tel No: +60 3 8777 8888.
Updated Nov13 Visit. Last Visit Nov13.
Kuala Lumpur Intl - KLIA - LCCT - Low Cost Carrier Terminal (KUL):
Location: 46 km/29 Miles S of KL City center.
By Road: 79 km/51 Miles/24-65 mins from the city centre. From Kuala Lumpur, take either the North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE), which is a toll road, or the KL-Seremban Highway. Turn off at the Nilai North Interchange onto the North-South Expressway toll road or at the Nilai Interchange onto the Salak Tinggi Link.
Airport Overview: KLIA has 2 terminals: One main terminal where most flights operate and a smaller Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) for Air Asia flights.
Terminal Overview: The LCCT is an extremely well designed and well appointed terminal, with restaurants and duty free shops. There is, however, no bar. The LCCT and Main terminals are a considerable distance apart, and a taxi or shuttle bus is needed to connect. The LCCT is divided into Intl and domestic sides, but they are close together and easily walked.
Transfer between terminals: There is a shuttle bus that runs between the LCC-T and the KLIA main terminal. It costs MYR 1.50 one way, and runs every 30 mins. It departs from outside domestic arrivals at the LCCT.
| By Taxi: | |
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| General: | Taxis wait outside both domestic & Intl arrivals. |
| Approx Costs: | To KL city centre: 1-4 people with 2 bage MYR 75-85/60 mins. 4 people with more bage MYR 98. Minivan (5-8 people) MYR 181. To Melaka/Malacca ~MYR 125. Purchase pre-paid taxi ticket in the terminal to avoid being overcharged. Regular taxis in KL are red, and are usually very reluctant to use the meter for a trip to the airport. Executive taxis in KL city are blue and are usually happy to use the meter, however prices are higher. |
| Skyvans: | Skyvans run pivate transfers from the LCCT to KL city (from MYR 130 one way), Genting Highlands (MYR 300), Malacca/Melaka (MYR 250), Port Dickson (MYR 150) & Cameron Highlands (MYR 350). Other tours available on request. Contact: See the desk in domestic & intl arrivals or tel 03 6201 2742. |
| By Bus: | |
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| Bus Stop Location: | Buses stop outside the domestic terminal. Exit and turn left. No schedules are posted at the bus stop, but staff from the companies are on hand to help. Bus and Van transfer companies have desks in the domestic baggage hall. Re-entry is possible if needed to make a reservation. Similar desks are in the Intl baggage hall, but these cannot be accessed after clearing customs. |
| The Skybus to KL city centre (LCCT only): | Route: Runs from the LCCT ONLY to KL Central station. The SkyBus terminal is on the lower ground floor of KL Sentral. It faces the open air car park and Jalan Tun Sambanthan. There are clear signs in KL Sentral Station. If still unsure, ask at the information counter at KL Sentral for directions. Timings: Buses leave the LCC Terminal daily at 0700, 0800, 0915, 1015, then every ~30 mins until 0115. Buses leave KL Sentral station daily at 0330, then every ~30 mins until 1900, then hourly until 2200. Travel Time: Takes about 75 mins. Cost: MYR 9. Note: Skybus also operates Skyvans which will take you from KL Sentral onwards to your hotel in the city. |
| The Aerobus to KL city centre (LCCT only): | Route: Runs non-stop from the LCCT ONLY to KL Sentral station. In KL city, the SkyBus terminal is on the lower ground floor of KL Sentral. It faces the open air car park and Jalan Tun Sambanthan. There are clear signs in KL Sentral Station. If still unsure, ask at the information counter at the station for directions. Timings: Buses leave the LCC Terminal daily every 30-45 mins 0430-0130. Buses leave KL Sentral station daily every 30-45 mins 0315-2230. Travel Time: Takes 60-75 mins. Cost: MYR 9 one way, one month return MYR 14. Can be booked on-line whilst making your AirAsia flight reservation. Discount then applies. Just show your AirAsia flight itinerary on the bus. |
| AeroBus to Klang: | Route: LCCT - KLIA Main Terminal (public bus station) - S. Alam - Klang. Timings: Buses leave the Airport Main Terminal Bus Station daily every 45-75 mins 0600-1900 & 2300. Buses leave Klang heading for the airport daily every 45-75 mins 0300-1700 & 2100. Buses leave S. Alam 15 mins later. Travel Times: To S. Alam ~75 mins. To Klang ~90 mins. Cost: Adult: MYR 15 one way, child MYR 8. Contact: Tel 03 3344 29999. |
| Star Shuttle to Pudu Raya, KL city: | Route: LCC-T - KLIA Main Terminal (only a few buses per day stop here) - Batu 3 (Jalan Ipoh) - Puduraya Bus Station in the SW suburbs of KL/Chinatown (Platform 23). Timings: Buses leave the LCCT daily at 0645, 0800, 0845, 0930, then every 30-45 mins until 2300, 0000, 0100 & 0145. Buses leave Puduraya Bus Station daily every 30-45 mins 0430-2215. Travel Time: To Pudu Raya ~75 mins. To Batu 3 ~60 mins. Cost: MYR 9 one way. Contact: Tel 017 500 2879. For hotel pick-up call +603 4043 8811. |
| Star Shuttle to Medan Gopeng & Ipoh: | Route: LCC-T - KLIA Main Terminal - Medan Gopeng - Ipoh (Bercham). Timings: Buses leave the LCCT daily at 0900, 1200, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2100, 2330 & 0200. Buses leave Ipoh heading for the airport daily at 0100, 0230, 0430, 0730, 0930, 1400, 1730 & 2100. Buses leave Medan Gopeng heading for the airport daily at 0130, 0300, 0500, 0800, 1000, 1430, 1800 & 2130. Travel Time: To Medan Gopeng ~3:15. To Ipoh ~3:45. Cost: MYR 42 one way, MYR 75 return. Contact: Tel 05 548 1133. |
| Nice Executive Coach: | Nice Executive Coach run services to Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Shah Alam, Seremban, Nilai, Banting & over 200 destinations. Desk in arrivals. |
| Plusliner Express: | Plusliner Express run services to Ipoh, Shah Alam & Seremban. Desk in arrivals. |
| By Train: | |
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| KLIA Ekspres Train to KL: | The Airport is now accessible by Express Rapid Transit train to/from KL Central station. All trains run from the main terminal. See section above. |
| KLIA Transit Train: | All trains run from the main terminal. See section above. |
| KTM Commuter Trains: | All trains run from the main terminal. See section above. |
Rental Cars: None at this terminal. Several companies operate 24-hour desks in the arrivals concourse, on level 3 in the main terminal only.
Car Parking: There is a large car park outside the terminal. Cost: 1 hour MYR 2, 2 hrs MYR 4.50, 3 hrs MYR 7, 4 hrs MYR 9.50, then MYR 2.50 for each extra hour up to a max of MYR 36.50 for the first day. Then generally MYR 36.50 per day. There is a free shuttle bus to some parking lots.
Airport to Airport: Taxi to Subang Airport 65-75 mins. Distance 68 km.
Money Services: A bank, Bureau de Change and several ATMs/Cash machines are in the corridor between domestic departures and domestic arrivals. ATMs/Cash machines are in Intl arrivals.
Baggage Storage: Left luggage facilities are available in domestic arrivals. Cost: Small items MYR 10 per day, medium MYR 20, large MYR 30 & extra large MYR 40. Contact: Tel 03 8777 6787.
Notes: This terminal is for Low Cost Carriers (ie Air Asia). Most domestic and Intl flights of other airlines now depart from the Main Terminal of this airport (see above). Domestic flights operated by Berjaya Air and Firefly flights, still depart from the old Subang Airport (see below). Free wifi internet provided airside.
Airport Hotels: Tune Hotel.com is 400m from the terminal. Rates from MYR 45 for 3 hrs.
Airport Website: www.lcct.com.my.
Airport Tel No: +60 3 8777 8888.
Updated Nov13 Visit. Last Visit May09.
Kuala Lumpur - Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah/Subang (SZB):
Location: 20 km/12 Miles W of KL city centre.
Airport Overview: Terminal 1 has been demolished, Terminal 2 is used by airport management and Berjaya Air & Firefly use Terminal 3. Terminal 3 is currently undergoing extensive renovation and will become the Skypark Terminal.
By Bus: No buses stop at Terminal 3 itself. However, there is a public bus stop 200m away. Exit Terminal 3 and turn left. No details of bus services.
Car Parking: There is a car park across the main road from Terminal 3. Cost: First Hour: MYR 2, each extra hour MYR 1.
Airport to Airport: Taxi to KLIA Main Terminal 60 km/~65 mins. To KLIA LCCT Terminal 68 km/~70 mins. Pre-paid taxi voucher available from desk in Terminal 3: MYR 70.
Money Services: ATM/cash machine and bank in Terminal 3.
Notes: This is the former International airport now used for Berjaya Air (flights to Koh Samui, Pangkor, Redang & Tioman), Firefly (flights to Alor Setar, Batam, Johor Bahru, Koh Samui, Kota Bharu, Kerteh, Kuala Terengganu, Kuantan, Langkawi, Medan, Padang, Pekanbaru, Penang, Phuket & Singapore) and charter flights only. All other flights to KL operate from the new KLIA (see above)
Updated Nov13 ADV. Last Visit May09.
| By Taxi: | |
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| General: | Taxis wait outside Terminal 3. |
| Regular Taxis: | To KL city centre MYR 40/25-40 mins. For trips from the airport, get a pre-paid coupon from the information desk in the arrivals area. For trips from the city to the airport meters are sometimes used. Regular taxis in KL are red, and are usually very reluctant to use the meter for a trip to the airport. Instead they will ask for MYR 60-90 as a set fare. |
| Executive Taxis: | From KL city centre on the meter MYR 80-90/25-40 mins. Executive taxis in KL city are blue and are usually happy to use the meter. |
| Airport Radio Taxis: | Tel 03 5511 7300. |
