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KUL Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) serves Kuala Lumpur, about 45 km south of Kuala Lumpur. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAKUL
ICAOWMKK
ServesKuala Lumpur
From centre44 km
Non-stop112
Airlines63
TimezoneAsia/Kuala Lumpur
Elevation21 m

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The airport in numbers

Kuala Lumpur International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Kuala Lumpur International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 25M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 62M in 2019.

Opened
1998
28 years ago
Passengers / year
25M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
62M
in 2019
Elevation
21 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Malaysia Airports
Passengers per year, 1998–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Kuala Lumpur International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuala Lumpur

The airport is about 45 km south of Kuala Lumpur, about 62 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~43 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~62 minmetered
Private transfer~62 minfixed upfront
Car rental~62 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Kuala Lumpur ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 112 destinations, operated by 63 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Malaysia Airlines · AirAsia · AirAsia X · Malindo Air · American Airlines · Jet Airways · China Southern Airlines · Indonesia AirAsia · Air France · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Kuala Lumpur International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Kuala Lumpur shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Same country

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to the centre of Kuala Lumpur?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 45 km south of Kuala Lumpur, about 62 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Kuala Lumpur International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuala Lumpur?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Kuala Lumpur International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Kuala Lumpur International Airport?
About 112 destinations, including Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok, Phuket. 63 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Kuala Lumpur International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Kuala Lumpur International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Kuala Lumpur International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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