KUL Kuala Lumpur International airport guide
KUL
Kuala Lumpur International
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Malaysia Airlines hub. KLIA (main) + KLIA2 (AirAsia + LCC).
Getting from KUL to Kuala Lumpur
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLIA Ekspres | RM 55 | 28 min | Premium fast train to KL Sentral. |
| KLIA Transit | RM 55 | 33 min | Stops at stations. |
| Taxi | RM 90-130 | 60-90 min | Use only counter taxi. |
| Grab | RM 60-100 | 60-90 min | Cheaper, easier. |
| Airport Coach | RM 12 | 60 min | Cheapest. |
Lounges
- Malaysia Airlines Golden + Regional
- Plaza Premium First + Plaza Premium
- Priority Pass: 6+ lounges
What to do on a layover
4h layover
Stay airside. Plaza Premium First Lounge airside has private rest cabins.
8h layover
KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral → Petronas Towers photo + lunch. Back 3h ahead.
12h layover
Add Batu Caves or Chinatown. Sama-Sama Hotel connected.
Wifi & connectivity
Free unlimited 'KLIA WiFi'.
Sleep + rest options
Sama-Sama Hotel connected. Capsule rooms at KLIA2.
⚠ Important gotcha
KLIA vs KLIA2 are 2 km apart. Don't get wrong one.