KUL Kuala Lumpur Airport Information

Where is Kuala Lumpur Airport? KUL Kuala Lumpur International Airport commonly known as KLIA is one of Asia's major aviation hubs. It is also Malaysia's main international airport. It is situated in the Sepang district, in the south of the state of Selangor, about 50 kilometres (31 mi) from the capital city, Kuala Lumpur. KLIA was built at a cost of some US$3.5 billion.

 

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is capable of handling 35 million passengers and 1.2 million tonnes of cargo a year in its current phase. As of 2007, it was ranked as the 13th busiest airport in the world by international passenger traffic, and is the 7th busiest international airport in Asia. The complex handled 26,938,970 passengers in 2007, a 13.0% increase over 2005. Also in 2007, Kuala Lumpur International Airport handled 677,446 metric tonnes of cargo, which was a 3.6% increase in volume from 2005. The increase in cargo volume made Kuala Lumpur International Airport one of the busiest airports by cargo traffic, ranking KLIA 30th among all other airports.

 

The airport is operated by Malaysia Airports (MAHB) Sepang Sdn Bhd and is the airline hub or home base for Malaysia Airlines, MASkargo, AirAsia and AirAsia X. KLIA is also the stopover point on the kangaroo route for Malaysia Airlines.

 

Kuala Lumpur International Airport serves the Klang Valley Metropolitan Region, Greater Klang Valley, Shah Alam, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor and South Perak. With the large catchment area, the airport has become one of the key economic strengths for the nation, where it is well connected via expressways to all parts of Peninsular Malaysia, highly industrialized areas like Shah Alam, and the information and communications technology hub, the Multimedia Super Corridor. It is one of the important components in the economy of Malaysia, as the airport is the main import-export center for the country.

 

The IATA airport code, KUL was inherited from the previous international gateway for Malaysia, Subang International Airport, which currently handles only turboprop aircraft, general aviation and houses a military air base.

Travel from Kuala Lumpur Airport to the city centre of Kuala Lumpur (or Kuala Lumpur CBD) is a distance of about 50.0 km or 31.1 miles.

There is free wireless internet access at Kuala Lumpur Airport. Other technology supports include:

• Internet Kiosks: there are about a dozen kiosks where you may surf the Internet and send email for free
• Bluetooth Zone: turn on your Bluetooth and receive free KUL Kuala Lumpur International Airport guides.

• Be a smart traveller and be in the know about some Internet at Kuala Lumpur Airport WiFi Connection and Security tips before you connect

Services at Kuala Lumpur Airport include:

• Business centre
• Plaza Premium Lounge (showers, fee) - Satellite Building, Low Cost Carrier Building - RESERVE NOW
• Airport lounges available for rent by the hour (must be booked in advance) - Main Terminal Building
• Use of the Airside Transit Hotel's private shower and gym facilities for a fee (towel, soap,shampoo provided) - Satellite Building, near Gate C5
• Reflexology and massage centre (open 07:00-01:00, closes at midnight Sundays) - Satellite Building
• Nurseries - all terminal buildings
• Children`s play area
• Viewing gallery - at the end of the Main Terminal Building
• Tourism Malaysia Visitor Service Centre - Main Terminal Building, 3rd floor, near baggage claim
• 24-hour radio station Fly FM
• Surau rooms (prayer rooms for Muslims) - all terminal buildings
• Silent room (for quiet prayer or meditation) - Main Terminal Building, Level 5, Departure Hall
• Pharmacy and clinic
• Postal services
• Luggage storage
• e-timetable

The Kuala Lumpur Airport departures and arrivals flights are operated by these airlines and this may also include codeshare flights as well:

What are the closest airports to Kuala Lumpur Airport? Sometimes flying into a nearby airport will reflect a cost-savings or give you a greater range of choices. We have listed some Popular Closest Airports to KUL Kuala Lumpur Airport here.

Additional Kuala Lumpur Airport information may be found by visiting their official website below.

• Official KUL Kuala Lumpur International Airport Website