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General information

The largest airport in Malaysia is located south of the capital in the province of Selangor, one of the country’s 13 states. Terminals KLIA(1) and KLIA2 are both part of Kuala Lumpur Airport sharing the same IATA airport code and ICAO airport code. KLIA2 was opened in 2014 and replaced the old and much smaller low cost carrier terminal LCCT.

KLIA(1) and KLIA2 are not separate airports, despite the fact that the distance between both terminals is 2 kilometres. Kuala Lumpur Airport is a major hub of flag carrier Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia.

Where is Kuala Lumpur Airport situated?

From the airport you can get to Kuala Lumpur by car using the highway E6. Sepang International Circuit (hosting Formula 1 Grand Prix until 2017) is located east of the airport.

How many terminals does Kuala Lumpur Airport have?

Kuala Lumpur Airport has two terminals known as KLIA(1) and KLIA2. Terminal KLIA, mainly used by Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia, is divided into the Main Terminal Building and Satellite Terminal A. KLIA2 is the low-cost carrier terminal and AirAsia’s main hub.

You can travel by bus and train between KLIA(1) and KLIA2 terminals. The bus shuttle transfer service is free of charge. The train ride operated by KLIA Ekspres takes just a couple of minutes and costs 2.00 MYR for adults and 1.00 MYR for children. It is not possible to walk between the two terminals of Kuala Lumpur Airport.

Which airlines fly from and to Kuala Lumpur Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • Malaysia Airlines brand logo
    Malaysia Airlines
  • AirAsia brand logo
    AirAsia
  • All Nippon Airways brand logo
    All Nippon Airways
  • Emirates brand logo
    Emirates
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Kuala Lumpur Airport.

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