Kuala Lumpur - Getting There By Air
Tel: (03) 8777 8888.
Website: www.klia.com.my
The award-winning, ultra-modern Kuala Lumpur International Airport (or KLIA), 43km (27 miles) to the south of the city centre, is a major gateway to South East Asia. It handles flights for over 45 international carriers, including Malaysian Airlines, the national carrier. A fast transit train connects the arrival gates with the arrivals hall.
Approximate flight times to Kuala Lumpur: From London - 13 hours; from New York - 20 hours 15 minutes; from Los Angeles - 17 hours 45 minutes; from Toronto - 21 hours 45 minutes and from Sydney - 8 hours.
Airport facilities: These include ATMs, bureaux de change, 24-hour shopping, duty-free, restaurants, postal services, tourist information, hotel reservations, car hire (Budget and Hertz), medical services, left luggage and prayer rooms. There is also a transit hotel and a business centre.
Transport to the city: The Express Rail Link (tel: (03) 2267 8000; website: www.kliaekspres.com) connects KLIA with the KL KAT Terminal at Sentral Station, in the city centre. There are two airport services - the KLIA Ekspres, which covers the journey without stopping, and the KLIA Transit, which stops en route at Salak Tinggi, Putrajaya/Cyberjaya and Bandar Tasik Selatan. Taxis can be pre-paid in the arrivals area at the airport, with fares depending on the type of vehicle to the city centre (approximate journey time - 40 minutes).
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