Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kuala Lumpur, MY · about 50 km from Kuala Lumpur
Getting to the city
| Mode | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Coach Bus to KL Sentral Bus · Every 30-60 min | 60-75 min to KL Sentral | Around RM15 one way |
| Airport Taxi / Budget Taxi Taxi · On demand | 45-60 min to central Kuala Lumpur | Around RM75-150 depending on type and destination |
| Express Bus to Genting Highlands and Other Cities Bus · Several times daily | About 1.5-2 hours to Genting Highlands | From around RM35 |
| Hotel Shuttle to Sama-Sama Hotel Shuttle · Every few minutes | 5-10 min between KLIA Terminal 1 and Sama-Sama Hotel | Complimentary for hotel guests |
Insider notes
The Satellite Building in Terminal 1 is ideal for quieter gate-side space; treat it as a mini-terminal of its own.
If using the train transfer between terminals, build in extra time as KLIA spans separate complexes, not just a single building.
The Level 3 arrivals zone in Terminal 1 is an efficient spot for meet and greets, located right in the immigration flow.
Live departures
Full board →| Flight | To | Sched | Est | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH7227 | SIN | 20:40 | 21:59 | Landed |
| ET1337 | SIN | 20:40 | 21:59 | Landed |
| AC5864 | SIN | 20:40 | 21:59 | Landed |
| SK8022 | SIN | 20:40 | 21:59 | Landed |
| VA5445 | SIN | 20:40 | 21:59 | Landed |
Kuala Lumpur — two terminals a train apart, and the Ekspres into the city
Kuala Lumpur International is the base for Malaysia Airlines and one of the biggest low-cost hubs in the region thanks to AirAsia. The first thing to sort out is which of its two terminals you need, because they are separate buildings serving very different airlines.
The two terminals
KLIA (Terminal 1) is the main terminal, used by Malaysia Airlines and other full-service carriers; its far gates sit in a satellite building reached by an internal automated people mover. klia2 is the terminal built for low-cost flying and is AirAsia’s home. The two terminals are a short distance apart and connected by one stop on the train, plus shuttle buses. They are not walkable, so if you are connecting between a full-service flight at KLIA and an AirAsia flight at klia2 — a common mixed itinerary — leave real time to move between them and re-check in, as low-cost carriers often don’t through-check bags.
Getting into Kuala Lumpur
The airport is about 50 km south of the city, so the distance is significant. The KLIA Ekspres train is the fast answer: a nonstop run to KL Sentral in around 30 minutes, with a slower all-stop KLIA Transit service on the same line. From KL Sentral you connect to the city’s rail network. Taxis and ride apps are available but are a long, costlier trip given the distance, and traffic can add to it.
Worth knowing
Because the two terminals are physically separate and the airport is far out, KUL punishes tight planning. Build in a comfortable buffer for any KLIA-to-klia2 connection, use the Ekspres rather than the road when you can, and confirm your terminal before you set off — arriving at the wrong one means a train or shuttle ride to fix it.
Other Malaysia Airlines hubs
Where is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)?
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is in Kuala Lumpur, MY, a hub for Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia.
How many terminals does Kuala Lumpur International Airport have?
Kuala Lumpur International Airport has 2 terminals, handling around 62.3M passengers a year.
How do I get from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuala Lumpur?
Ground options include Airport Coach Bus to KL Sentral, Airport Taxi / Budget Taxi, Express Bus to Genting Highlands and Other Cities — Airport Coach Bus to KL Sentral takes about 60-75 min to KL Sentral (Around RM15 one way).