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Airport · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur International Airport KUL
44 km from central Kuala Lumpur. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 44 km
- terminals
- 2
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- KUL · WMKK
About the airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport, south of the city in Sepang, is Malaysia’s main international gateway and a major Southeast Asian hub.
Terminals
Terminal 1 (KLIA) is the main terminal for most full-service airlines, with extensive shopping, dining and lounges. Terminal 2 (klia2) is a separate terminal mainly for AirAsia and other low-cost carriers, linked by train and bus to Terminal 1.
Services
Express trains (KLIA Ekspres) and Transit services reach KL Sentral in about 30-35 minutes, with Transit being slightly slower but stopping at more stations. Coaches connect both terminals with KL Sentral and other parts of the city. Metered and fixed-fare taxis, plus ride-hailing apps, are available outside each terminal.
Getting to the city
KLIA Ekspres / Transit
Express trains reach KL Sentral in about 30-35 minutes; the Transit service is slightly slower but stops at more stations.
Bus
Coaches connect both terminals with KL Sentral and other parts of the city.
Taxi
Metered and fixed-fare taxis, plus ride-hailing apps, are available outside each terminal.
Airport map
Terminal 1 (KLIA)
The main terminal for most full-service airlines, with extensive shopping, dining and lounges.
Terminal 2 (klia2)
A separate terminal mainly for AirAsia and other low-cost carriers, linked by train and bus.
Kuala Lumpur
Things to do in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital, is a modern skyline city of skyscrapers, markets and multicultural neighbourhoods.
Batu Caves
A limestone hill with Hindu temples and a giant golden statue, reached by a steep stairway of 272 steps.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur International Airport airport is about 44 km from central Kuala Lumpur.
How do I get from the airport to central Kuala Lumpur?
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport airport you can take KLIA Ekspres / Transit (train), Bus, and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Kuala Lumpur International Airport airport have?
Kuala Lumpur International Airport has 2 terminals: Terminal 1 (KLIA) and Terminal 2 (klia2).
Landing in Kuala Lumpur?
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Photo credits
- The airport terminal: Taufik, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Petronas Towers: Dcubillas, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Batu Caves: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons