Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is about 45 km south of the city center, in Sepang District, Selangor. The KLIA Ekspres train reaches KL Sentral in about 28 minutes from Terminal 1, while the drive by taxi or Grab usually takes 45 to 75 minutes, depending on traffic and where in the city you are going.

No. The airport is outside the city, in Sepang District in the state of Selangor, about 45 km south of central Kuala Lumpur. It also lies close to Putrajaya, the federal administrative center, and Cyberjaya. Trains and roads link the airport with the capital, so it still serves as the main airport for Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding Klang Valley.

KLIA has two terminals. Terminal 1 is the main terminal for full-service airlines and includes a satellite building linked by the Aerotrain. Terminal 2, known as klia2 until it was renamed, opened in 2014 and handles AirAsia and most low-cost flights. The two buildings are separate, so travelers should check which one their airline uses before heading to the airport.

AirAsia and AirAsia X use Terminal 2, the former klia2. Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly jet flights and full-service foreign airlines such as Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific use Terminal 1. As a general rule, low-cost airlines fly from Terminal 2 and full-service airlines from Terminal 1, but the terminal code on your ticket is the reliable guide.

A free shuttle bus runs between the terminals 24 hours a day and takes about 10 minutes, from Door 4, Level 1 at Terminal 1 and Bay A10 at Terminal 2. The KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit trains also connect them in about 3 minutes. There is no airside link, so you must clear immigration and customs before changing terminals.

Official airport taxis use a coupon system. You buy a fixed-fare coupon at the taxi counter in the arrivals hall, choosing between budget and premier cars, and hand it to the driver at the taxi rank. A surcharge applies late at night. Use the counter rather than drivers who approach you inside the terminal, and expect 45 to 75 minutes to the city.

Yes. The KLIA Ekspres runs non-stop from both terminals to KL Sentral, taking about 28 minutes from Terminal 1 and 33 minutes from Terminal 2, with trains every 15 to 20 minutes. The KLIA Transit uses the same line but stops at intermediate stations. From KL Sentral, you can connect to the LRT, MRT, monorail or a taxi.

Yes. Grab and other e-hailing apps operate at both terminals from designated pick-up areas. At Terminal 1, the pick-up area is on Level 1 of the Main Terminal Building, where drivers have a limited time at the kerb. Fares are shown in the app before you book, and waiting times can be longer during busy periods.

Yes. Foreign visitors must submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within three days before arriving. Malaysian permanent residents and a few other groups are exempt. Citizens of certain countries can use the immigration autogates at KLIA after enrolling their passport at a manual counter on a first visit, but the MDAC is still needed for each trip.

Putrajaya lies between the airport and Kuala Lumpur, so it is reached by road with a taxi, Grab or pre-arranged transfer, or by the KLIA Transit train, which stops at intermediate stations on the way to KL Sentral. Genting Highlands lies north of Kuala Lumpur, so most travelers go by road, by car or via bus connections from the city.

Kuala Lumpur uses Malaysia Time, UTC+8, with no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes during the year. The currency is the Malaysian ringgit (MYR). The weather is tropical: hot and humid all year, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms, and heavier rain during the monsoon months. Light clothing and an umbrella are useful at any time of year.

The airport is operated by Malaysia Airports (MAHB). It handled about 63 million passengers in 2025, up from about 57 million in 2024. It opened in June 1998, has three runways, and is the hub for Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia and the main base for AirAsia and AirAsia X.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.