| Address | 43900 Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Telephone | (03) 8776 2000 |
| Website | www.klia.com.my |
| Number of terminals | 2 |
| Time zone | GMT +8 |
| Location | The airport is located 55km (34 miles) south of Kuala Lumpur. |
| Airport code | KUL |
| Country dialing code | 60 |
| Airport news | A new terminal for low-cost carriers is being built to replace the existing and remote LCC facility, and is due to open in 2012. |
| Transfer between terminals | The Aerotrain operates between the Main Terminal and the Satellite Building every three to five minutes. |
| Driving directions | From Kuala Lumpur, take the North-South Central Link Expressway (ELITE), which is the primary access road for the airport. A second access is via the eastern route, which links the Nilai interchange with the airport. The journey from downtown Kuala Lumpur to the airport takes about one hour. |
| Car rental | Avis, Kasina Baru, Hertz, Pantas, Mayflower Orix, and Insas are represented at the airport, with desks in the Arrivals area. |
| Public transport and taxis | Bus: express buses to Kuala Lumpur and local buses to Nilai KTM Komuter Station and Subang are available from the bus station located on the ground floor of Block C in the covered car park.
Taxi: taxis are available from Arrivals. Passengers should buy a coupon at taxi counters at Arrivals and are advised not to use taxis offered by illegal taxi operators.
Rail: KLIA Ekspres (tel: (03) 2267 8088; www.KLIAekspres.com) is the direct non-stop express rail service between the airport and KL City Air Terminal (KLCAT) located at Kuala Lumpur's Central Station (journey time: 28 minutes). KLIA Transit is another high-speed commuter train between the airport and KLCAT, but this stops at several intermediate stations and takes 35 minutes. |
| Car parking | There are extensive parking facilities at the airport. Blocks A, B, C and D of the covered short-term car parks are situated near the terminal; there is also an uncovered car park, which is connected to the main terminal building and the Pan Pacific Hotel by a courtesy shuttle service. For more information on parking call (03) 8776 8442. |
| Information and help desks | There are airport information counters in the Main Terminal (tel: (03) 8776 4386/4389), the Contact Pier (tel: (03) 8776 0259) and the Satellite Building (tel: (03) 8776 2454). Information kiosks, with touch-screen, text, audio, video and graphic technology, are situated throughout the airport. The Visitors Service Centre (tel: (03) 8776 5651/5647) is located on the third floor of the Main Terminal in the baggage reclaim area. It is headed by Tourism Malaysia, is manned 24 hours a day and provides visitors with first-hand information on places to visit in Malaysia, accommodation and transportation, as well as airport and flight information. |
| Airport Facilities | Money and communications: there's a bank, several bureaux de change, ATMs and a post office. Wi-fi is now also available throughout the airport free of charge. In addition, there are also internet kiosks in several locations. Phones can be found in both terminals.
Eating and drinking: there are plenty of restaurants, snack bars, delis, fast-food outlets, bars and cafés at the airport.
Shopping: there are also many shops, including several gift shops, bookshops, fashion shops, electronics shops, a perfumery and a jeweller. Duty-free is also available.
Luggage: luggage lockers and trolleys are available. For lost property, travellers should contact the nearest information counter for further assistance or send an email to publicrelation@malaysiaairports.com.my. A baggage wrapping service also operates in the Departure Hall of the Main Building.
Other facilities: these include nursery/baby-changing facilities, a children’s play area, a 24-hour clinic, pharmacies, various members lounges, a prayer room, designated smoking areas, and a fitness centre with showers, sauna and spa (in the Airside Transit Hotel). |
| Conference and business facilities | The Plaza Premium Lounge (tel: (03) 8787 1766; www.plaza-ppl.com) is equipped with telephone, fax, internet and videoconferencing facilities, as well as postal and secretarial services. The Airside Transit Hotel (tel: (03) 8787 4848) has a business centre offering fax, photocopying, internet, workstation hire and secretarial services. The KLIA Pan Pacific Hotel (tel: (03) 8787 3333; www.panpacific.com) offers extensive meetings and events facilities, including purpose built auditoria. |
| Disabled facilities | These include ramps, lifts, wheelchair-accessible toilets and adapted telephones; passengers should advise their airline of their needs in advance, to arrange personal assistance. Reserved car parking spaces are available on level 2 in the covered short-term car park. |
| Airport hotels | There are a number of hotels in and around the airport grounds, and hotel reservation desks at Arrivals.
KLIA Pan Pacific Hotel
KLIA Pan Pacific Hotel is located within a 5-minute walk of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The hotel has a range of dining options and meeting rooms.
64000 KLIA, Jalan CTA 4B
Sepang, Malaysia
Tel: (03) 8787 3333
Web: www.panpacific.com
Airside Transit Hotel
The 80-room Airside Transit Hotel is available in the Satellite Building, near Gate C5 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Facilities include a fitness centre and business services.
64000 KLIA, Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: (03) 8787 4848
Web: www.klia.com.my
Concorde Inn Hotel
Concorde Hotel Inn is a 3-minute drive from the Kuala Lumpur Intetrnational Airport and is linked via a complmentary shuttle bus service. The 338-room hotel has dining facilities and a number of meeting rooms.
Sepang 43900, Jalan KLIA 1/60, KLIA
Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: (03) 8783 3118
Web: sepang.concordehotelsresorts.com
Empress Hotel
Empress Hotel is an 8-minute drive from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The hotel has a range of meeting facilities, including a 1200-seater ballroom.
Sepang 43900, Jalan St 1C/7
Medan 88 Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi
Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: (03) 8706 7777
Web: www.empresshotelsepang.com
Equatorial Hotel
The Equatorial Hotel is located near the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and houses six restaurants, a swimming pool and a ballroom.
Jalan Sultan Ismail 50250
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: (03) 8210 2222
Web: www.equatorial.com
Palm Garden
Palm Gardenresort is located near the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The hotel has a range of dining options, meeting rooms and spa facilities.
62502 Putrajaya, Malaysia
Tel: (03) 8943 2233
Web: www.palmgarden.com.my |
| Full airport name | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
| City | Kuala Lumpur |
| State or province | Malaysia |