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Kuala Lumpur is the largest city and also the capital of Malaysia, attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists every year. The journey from Vietnam to Kuala Lumpur Airport will be a refreshing experience that many may not be fully aware of. Follow the article below to prepare fully for your exploration of Kuala Lumpur!

1. Does Kuala Lumpur have an airport?

The capital Kuala Lumpur has the Kuala Lumpur International Airport - also known as KLIA, which is the main and busiest international airport in Malaysia as well as in the Southeast Asia region. This is the largest airport in Kuala Lumpur, playing a key role in serving the domestic and international travel needs of Malaysia.

2. Introduction to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located in Sepang District, Selangor, about 45 km south of Kuala Lumpur city center.

• Full name: Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
• Address: 6400 Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia.
• Kuala Lumpur Airport Code: KUL.
• Country Code: +60
• Phone: +60 3-8776 2000
• Terminal Number: 2
• GMT Hours: +8

3. The formation and development process of Kuala Lumpur Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport was designed by the famous Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. With an area of over 100 square kilometers and a total investment of 3.5 billion dollars, built in 4.5 years (from 1993 to 1998), this is the fastest built airport in the world.

The airport's capacity in 1998 was 25 million passengers/year, increasing to 62.3 million passengers/year in 2019 and is expected to raise capacity to 100 million passengers/year in the future, meeting the travel needs of Malaysia in particular and Southeast Asia in general.

5. Overview of Kuala Lumpur Airport - Sepang - Kuala Lumpur City

5.1 Scale, runway area

Kuala Lumpur Airport has 3 runways designed parallel to each other, each runway has 10 taxiways, with travel times from 2 to 11 minutes:

• Runway one: 14L - 32R (4056m x 75m).
• Runway two: 14R - 32L (4124m x 75m).
• Runway three: 14 - 33 (4056m x 75m).

At the airport, there are 162 aircraft parking positions, capable of accommodating Airbus (A321-200, A380, A330-200, ...), Boeing (737-400, 787-9, 787-10, ...) and equivalent aircraft.

5.2 Number of floors

Kuala Lumpur International Airport has 2 passenger terminals including KLIA and KLIA2. In which:

• Main terminal KLIA: Specializes in handling international and domestic flights. It includes a main building and a satellite. There is a free shuttle service between KLIA and KLIA2 for passengers with connecting flights (must be booked in advance). The services of KLIA airport terminal include information desks, cafes, ATMs, currency exchange counters, medical centers, ...
• Terminal number 2 KLIA2: Specializes in handling low-cost flights. It includes the main terminal building, satellite building, and shopping center, connected by an aerobridge. The services of KLIA2 airport terminal include currency exchange, restaurants, cafes, luggage wrapping, ATMs, children's play areas, duty-free shops, and pharmacies, ...

5.3 Amenities at the terminal

Passengers can use the amenities at the Kuala Lumpur airport lounges while waiting for their flights. The lounges at KLIA and KLIA2 terminals are open to passengers of all ticket classes, with services such as:

• Comfortable seating.
• Free snacks.
• A variety of alcoholic beverages, wines, and spirits.
• Free Wi-Fi.
• Showers.
• …

6. Shuttle from Kuala Lumpur Airport to hotels and attractions

The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to the city is about 50 km, taking about 50 - 60 minutes depending on the type of transport chosen by passengers.

6.1 Bus

Passengers can buy tickets at the ticket counter next to the bus station. There are the following types of buses:

Airport Coach

• Ticket price: 10 MYR
• Route: From KLIA and KLIA2 terminals to KL Sentral.
• Operating hours: 6:00 AM - 12:30 AM
• Travel time: About 54 minutes

Star Shuttle

• Ticket price:

- To Pudraya station: 12 MYR.

- To Bukit Bintang hotel: 18 MYR.

• Route: From KLIA and KLIA2 terminals to:

- Pudraya bus station.

- Bukit Bintang hotel.

• Operating hours:

- KLIA terminal: 2:15 AM - 11:45 PM.

- KLIA2 terminal: 2:30 AM - 11:59 PM.

• Travel time: About 1 hour 30 minutes

JET Bus

• Ticket price: 11 MYR
• Route: From KLIA2 terminal to:

- Terminal Bersepadu Selatan.

- Bandar Tasik Selatan.

• Operating hours: 4:30 AM - 12:30 AM
• Travel time: About 1 hour 15 minutes

6.2 Taxi

At Kuala Lumpur Airport, there are various ways to catch a taxi:

From KLIA terminal

Taxi type: There are 2 types: Airport taxi and city taxi with a meter.

Ticket price:

- Airport taxi: From 37 MYR.

- City taxi with a meter: Depending on the destination.

- A surcharge applies from 12:00 AM - 5:00 AM.

Booking a car: Contact the ticket counter at the main terminal.

From KLIA2 terminal

Taxi type: Airport taxi.

Ticket price: From 3 - 6 MYR depending on the type of taxi.

Booking a car:

- Contact the ticket counter at the main terminal.

- Buy tickets at the level 1 transportation center of KLIA2 terminal.

6.3 Train

Taking the train at Kuala Lumpur Airport is one of the best ways to transfer to the city center as it is very fast, including the following types:

KLIA EKSPRES

Ticket price

- One way: 55 MYR

- Round trip: 100 MYR

Frequency: 15 - 20 minutes per trip

Operating hours: 5:33 AM - 1:13 AM

Travel time: About 28 minutes

Destination: Kuala Lumpur Airport - city center terminal (Sentral).

LRT

Ticket price: 55 MYR.

Frequency: 15 minutes per trip

Operating hours: 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM.

Travel time: About 35 minutes

From Kuala Lumpur Airport to:

- Bandar Tasik Selatan.

- Putrajaya.

- Cyberjaya.

- Salak Tinggi.

- Sentral station.

KL Monorail

Ticket price: From 1.2 MYR

Frequency: 5 - 12 minutes per trip.

Operating hours: 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM.

Travel time: About 50 minutes

From Kuala Lumpur Airport to Sentral station.

7. Distance from Kuala Lumpur Airport to famous tourist destinations near Kuala Lumpur

7.1 From Kuala Lumpur Airport to Petronas Twin Towers

Located at 50088 Kuala Lumpur City Centre, the Petronas Twin Towers is about 60km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. This is a symbol of the entire country of Malaysia, a famous commercial center and the most photogenic spot that tourists should not miss when traveling in this country.

7.2 From Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Perdana Botanical Gardens

Perdana Botanical Gardens is located right in the center of Kuala Lumpur, an attractive outdoor tourist destination that is easy to access for tourists. You can explore the deer park, admire rare butterflies, feed eagles, visit the Orchid Gardens, and visit the National Museum of Malaysia located south of the park.

7.3 From Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Batu Caves

Batu Caves is located about 13km from the center of Kuala Lumpur and is open every day of the week. The caves are situated within a limestone mountain and are a system of caves with many temples. Visitors can take check-in photos as they climb the 272 steps outside to enter the cave.

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