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Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

Hub Overview

Passengers

42.7M

Destinations

155

Connectivity

78/100

Transit

good

Hub Airlines

MH Malaysia Airlines
primary
AK AirAsia
primary

Alliance Presence

oneworld

Terminal & Lounges

Terminal Overview

KUL has two terminals: KLIA Main (full-service carriers, satellite building) and KLIA2 (AirAsia and low-cost carriers), linked by the KLIA Ekspres.

Lounge Highlights

The Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge in KLIA satellite offers Malaysian cuisine, noodle bar, and shower suites.

Transit Tips

  • Malaysia Airlines and full-service carriers use KLIA Main; AirAsia uses KLIA2.
  • The KLIA Ekspres train connects KLIA and KLIA2 in just 3 minutes.
  • Transit passengers can use the free 120-hour transit visa for most nationalities.
  • KLIA Main has a rainforest area between the satellite and main terminal.
  • Malaysian food in the KLIA2 gateway mall is abundant and affordable.

Ground Transport

KLIA Ekspres train reaches KL Sentral station in 28 minutes for MYR 55. The KLIA Transit train makes intermediate stops along the route.

Fun Facts

  • KLIA was designed by Kisho Kurokawa and integrates tropical rainforest elements into its architecture.
  • KLIA2 is one of the world's largest terminals dedicated to low-cost carriers.
  • The airport is located in Sepang, about 50 km south of Kuala Lumpur city center.
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