KULWMKK

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · 57.1M (2024) passengers / year · 2 terminals

At a glance

IATA / ICAO
KUL / WMKK
Passengers / year
57.1M (2024)
Terminals
KLIA Main (T1) + Satellite + KLIA Terminal 2 (low-cost)
Runways
3 parallel
Main hub
Malaysia Airlines + AirAsia + Batik Air
Architecture
Main Terminal by Kisho Kurokawa (1998) — forest-in-airport concept
Distance to KL Sentral
50 km / 31 mi south

Terminals + flights

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Terminals

KLIA Main (Terminal 1)
T1KLIA Main (Terminal 1)
Malaysia Airlines + oneworld + Star Alliance long-haul
Airlines (20)

Kisho Kurokawa-designed Main Terminal + Satellite Terminal (Bunga Raya). Connected to T2 by free APM (3-min ride).

KLIA Terminal 2 (formerly KLIA2)
T2KLIA Terminal 2 (formerly KLIA2)
AirAsia + low-cost
Airlines (6)

AirAsia hub. Connected to T1 by free Skytrain APM (3-4 min ride). Operates as a separate terminal building.

Notable flights

344 shown

Flights we have seen operating from dated fare data, most frequently seen first. Tap a flight number for its route, usual departure time and flight time.

+ 326 more flights — filter by terminal to narrow down.

Lounges

Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge
Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge
T1

MH Business + Enrich Platinum/Gold + oneworld Sapphire

First class wing has private nap rooms + à la carte dining.

Cathay Pacific Lounge
Cathay Pacific Lounge
T1

CX Business + oneworld Sapphire

Plaza Premium Lounge
T1

PriorityPass · Pay-per-use MYR 200

Plaza Premium First
T1

Pay-per-use MYR 250 · PriorityPass

Plaza Premium
T2

PriorityPass · Pay-per-use MYR 175

For KLIA2 / LCC passengers.

AirAsia Premium Red Lounge
AirAsia Premium Red Lounge
T2

AirAsia X Premium Flatbed · Pay-per-use MYR 90

To / from Kuala Lumpur

ModeToCostTime
KLIA EkspresKL Sentral (city centre)MYR 5528 min
KLIA TransitKL Sentral via 3 stopsMYR 4136 min
Airport CoachKL Sentral / PutrajayaMYR 15-2560-90 min
GrabCentral KLMYR 80-13050-90 min
Taxi (KLIA budget)Central KLMYR 90-15050-90 min

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KUL — Frequently asked

Which terminal does my airline use at Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?+

KLIA Main (Terminal 1): Malaysia Airlines (home) + all oneworld + Star Alliance + major international (Singapore, Cathay, Thai, Garuda, Vietnam Airlines, Philippine Airlines, JAL, ANA, Korean Air, Asiana, BA, Lufthansa, KLM, Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Turkish, China Airlines, EVA Air). KLIA Terminal 2 (formerly KLIA2): AirAsia (home) + AirAsia X + Jetstar Asia + Scoot + Cebu Pacific + Tiger Air.

Are KLIA and KLIA2 the same airport?+

Yes — both are at the same physical airport (KUL), but in separate terminal buildings. KLIA = Terminal 1 (Main). KLIA2 = Terminal 2 (formerly known as the LCC terminal). They're connected by a free Skytrain APM (3-4 min ride). When booking AirAsia, you're flying into KLIA2 even if the ticket says "KUL". The two terminals are about 2 km apart by road.

How do I get from Kuala Lumpur Airport to the city?+

KLIA Ekspres — MYR 55, 28 min non-stop to KL Sentral (central). Stops at both T1 + T2. Best option. KLIA Transit MYR 41 (36 min, 3 stops) is cheaper. Grab MYR 80-130, Taxi MYR 90-150. Coach MYR 15-25 (60-90 min, traffic-dependent).

Can I leave KUL during a layover?+

Yes — Malaysia offers visa-free entry for 30-90 days to most major passport holders (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan, Korea, Singapore, ASEAN nations). Take KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral (28 min). Allow 4-5 hours minimum round trip. Quick layover ideas: Petronas Twin Towers (90 min via train), Batu Caves (2h round trip), KL Bird Park.

How early should I arrive at KUL?+

International: 2.5-3 hours. Domestic: 1.5 hours. Kuala Lumpur security is generally efficient (15-30 min typical). The Main Terminal Satellite (Bunga Raya) for long-haul departures requires the inter-satellite APM (3-min ride) — factor that into your timing. AirAsia at KLIA2 has strict cut-offs — be at gate 30 min before.

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