Airport Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia's busiest airport is one of Asia's major aviation hubs, transporting around 27.5 million passengers and 1.2 million tonnes of cargo per annum. Kuala Lumpur International's twin-terminal facility is located 35 miles south of central Kuala Lumpur, a 30-minute non-stop journey via the KLA Ekspres train.
Make your own arrangements in advance for transport to and from the airport
Distance from city centre
35 miles (57km) south of Kuala Lumpur.
Airport parking
Two main car parks offer a total of 11,442 spaces and optional valet parking. An additional short-term covered parking lot comprises four seven-storey blocks with capacity for 5933 cars, 1202 motorbikes and 12 buses.
Airport code
KUL
Airport telephone number
+60 3 8776 2000
Airport website
Terminals
KLM flies from the Main Terminal Building. Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol to connect with long-haul and pan-European flights.
No. of terminals
Two
Transport between terminals
Despite its size, KLIA's simple design disperses human traffic efficiently between the Main Terminal Building and Satellite Terminal via a bus system and automated three-car Aerotrain, with effective signage in Malay, English, Chinese, Japanese and Arabic.
Main Terminal Building
International and domestic flights operate from the Main Terminal Building.
Satellite Building
Most international flights arrive at the airport's Satellite Building.
