Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is situated approximately 47 km from the city centre, on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur. It is the third-largest airport in the world, and the busiest in Malaysia, serving more than five million passengers a month. The airport’s two terminals handle thousands of flights each day to over 120 domestic and international destinations. Over 60 airlines call the airport home, including home-grown carrier Malaysia Airlines, long-haul carriers such as Emirates and Thai Airways, and budget carriers such as AirAsia and Scoot.

Kuala Lumpur Airport Services

Special Assistance

Special Assistance

The International Airport in Kuala Lumpur is fully accessible, featuring escalators, lifts, ramps, travelators and accessible toilets throughout Terminals 1 and 2, as well as the Satellite Terminal. Wheelchairs and buggies can also be arranged to assist you to and from the aircraft. For passengers travelling with a hidden disability, there are Butterfly Kits available for collection in each terminal to help you navigate the airport, where you will find multiple sensory walls and a calm room.

Baggage Services

Baggage Services

Kuala Lumpur Lounges

Kuala Lumpur Lounges

Free WiFi

Free WiFi

Fast Track

Fast Track

VIP Services

VIP Services

Kuala Lumpur Airport Parking

Kuala Lumpur International Airport provides multiple car parking options that are either a short walking distance to the terminal or connected via a free shuttle service. At terminal 2, the short-term parking is located in the Gateway Shopping Mall.

Long-term parking

Free 24/7 shuttle every 15 minutes to T1 and T2

Capped at €6.30 (MYR 32) a day

Ideal for longer holidays

Pick up and drop-off

T1 – Level 3 for Arrivals, Level 5 for Departures

T2 – Level 2 for Arrivals, Level 3 for Departures

Best for quick pick-ups and drop-offs

Terminal 1: Short-term parking

Connected to the main terminal via a walkway

Hourly rates from €1 (MYR 5)

Great for families or meeting a loved one in the terminal

Terminal 2: Short-term parking

Parking at the Gateway Shopping Mall. Access to the terminal via level CP4

Prices start at €1 (MYR 5) per hour with a cap at €10.20 (MYR 52) per day

Valet Parking

Drop your keys and go

24/7 surveillance

From €3 (MYR 15) for the first hour and then €1 (MYR 5) for every hour thereafter

Live Arrivals

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Live Departures

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Terminal Information

Kuala Lumpur Airport has two terminals known as KLIA T1 (Terminal 1) and KLIA T2 (Terminal 2). KLIA T1, the main terminal, serves the majority of domestic and international flights and includes the Contact Pier and Satellite Terminal. KLIA T2 is primarily used for low-cost carriers. 

 

*A complimentary shuttle runs every 15 minutes between both terminals and the long-term car park. The Satellite Terminal is connected to the main terminal building via a sky bridge and shuttle bus.

Stansted Airport terminal building exterior at dusk.
An inside view of Kuala Lumpur Airport Terminal 1
Kuala Lumpur Airport Terminal 1

Kuala Lumpur Airport Terminal 1

Terminal Information
View of Kuala Lumpur Airport Terminal 2 from the observation deck near the Departure Hall at night
Kuala Lumpur Airport Terminal 2

Kuala Lumpur Airport Terminal 2

Terminal Information

Kuala Lumpur Airport Transport Options

Transfer to the City Centre

By Train

Board the KLIA Ekspres to the KL City Air Terminal in 28 minutes.

*Departure every 20 minutes.

By Bus

Hop on the Express Coach service to KL Sentral for one hour.

*Departure every 30 minutes.

By Taxi

Airport taxis will take you anywhere you want to go in Kuala Lumpur.

*Or, for a more personalised experience, pre-book an airport taxi with Welcome Pickups.

By Car

Drive to the City Centre in around 1 hour.

*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination​ and traffic.

More connections from Kuala Lumpur Airport

Train

The KLIA Transit train connects passengers to Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station making three stops along the way at Bandar Tasik Selatan, Putrajaya/Cyberjaya, and Salak Tinggi.

Buses and Coaches

Taxis and Private Transfers

Hotels near Kuala Lumpur Airport

Whether you’re in need of a Kuala Lumpur Airport hotel for an early flight, a late arrival, or to grab forty winks in between flights, there are plenty of options nearby or inside the airport to choose from.
A glass door with a sign above it leading to the Sama-sama Express Hotel at Kuala Lumpur Airport

Sama-Sama Express Hotel

Located airside within KLIA T1 and T2
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A blue neon sign highlighting the entrance to the Capsule Transit KLIA T2 Hotel.

Capsule Transit

Located landside inside KLIA T2
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A large white and beige entrance sign to the Aerotel Kuala Lumpur Airport Hotel in the Gateway Mall with surrounding shops and people.

Aerotel

Located landside inside KLIA T2
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An upwards view of the Tune Hotel at Kuala Lumpur Airport at night.

Tune Hotel

Connected to Terminal 2 via an undercover bridge. Free shuttle to T1
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The beautiful white domed Mövenpick Hotel near Kuala Lumpur Airport with mushroom shaped sculptures in front.

Mövenpick Hotel and Convention Centre KLIA

Free 10-minute airport shuttle every 2 hours
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A view of the high-rise Holiday Inn Sepang Hotel at Kuala Lumpur Airport

Holiday Inn Sepang – Airport

Free 10-minute airport shuttle
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Practical Information

Opening Hours

Kuala Lumpur Airport: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Shops and Eateries: Varies between stores, many are open 24 hours

Recommended Arrival Times

International Flights: 3 hours

Domestic Flights: 2 hours

Airport Codes

Kuala Lumpur Airport Code: KUL

ICAO Code: WMKK

 

Contact Information

Call Centre: +60 (3) 8776 2000

General Airport Email: [email protected]

Lost Property: +60 (3) 8776 4312, [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

How many airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?

There are two airports in Kuala Lumpur. The main airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport and the second one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (previously known as Subang Airport) which serves as a hub for local airline carriers such as Firefly.

Is Kuala Lumpur Airport big?

What happens if I lose something at the airport?